Today on Architectette, we're talking about SkyTower, a 106-story, 352-meter skyscraper that's transforming Toronto's skyline and is set to become Canada's tallest residential building.
SkyTower is part of the massive 6.4-million-square-foot One Yonge waterfront development. With over 950 residential units, 220 hotel rooms, and a distinctive 12-sided design, this project is a huge endeavor from design to documentation to construction.
Joining me are two architects from Hariri Pontarini Architects who have been instrumental in bringing it to life.
Jodi Buck is an Associate Partner who has been with the firm since 2005, leading some of its largest mixed-use and residential developments, including the Pinnacle One Yonge master plan.
Nadine El-Gazzar is an Associate specializing in residential and supertall buildings, with expertise in technical design, construction documentation, and project coordination.
We talk about
- What it actually takes to design and build a supertall skyscraper.
- Coordinating massive consultant teams and solving complex engineering challenges
- What happens when a developer decides to add TEN more floor AFTER construction has already started
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Connect with Jodi and Nadine:
Pinnacle One Younge Site: One Yonge | Home to Canada’s Tallest Residential Tower | Hariri Pontarini Architects
Jodi: https://www.hariripontarini.com/staff/jodi-buck
Nadine: https://www.hariripontarini.com/staff/nadine-el-gazzar
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