[ProjectEnd]

Just so you know, @Northern Light, the old AIC doesn't link here like the new one. Folks need to sign in using the general link, then search the specific address there.

 

[Northern Light]

Just so you know, @Northern Light, the old AIC doesn't link here like the new one. Folks need to sign in using the general link, then search the specific address there.

Yup, I know, I tested that.

But the link wasn't available in the contemporary AIC at the time of posting.

Something better than nothing, LOL

 

[morecolour]

The City has never done that for this type of massing form. Its very specific to the way the massing works and would not apply to a conventional 'square'.

very curious on this, do you have sources examples of them not classifying it like this - whats the reference in the guidelines? - because i'm not sure i've seen that.

 

[mferna]

Read our new update about this development here; https://urbantoronto.ca/news/2025/1...-rental-tower-redesigned-allison-brooks.59939

 

[north-of-anything]

I am treating the contiguous tower floorplate(s) as one 1,204 sq m block even though they are slightly off-set.

They're not. The floorplate is 795 sq m at the top of the shorter massing, and 409 sq m in the taller massing only above that elevation. Those are measurements taken at different points in the same tower, otherwise it would say 795 + 409.

 

[Tuscani01]

TCHC says aA is the lead architect on this @Paclo

 

[Paclo]

TCHC says aA is the lead architect on this @Paclo

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Yep they are listed in the database as Architect of Record

 

[Tuscani01]

Yep they are listed in the database as Architect of Record

They are not just Architect of Record though. They are the design architect too, with support from Alison Brooks.

 

[Northern Light]

They are not just Architect of Record though. They are the design architect too, with support from Alison Brooks.

Lets consult the Arch Drawings:

Across the top:

Side Panel:

No Planning Letter; but abbreviated version within Cover Letter.

CL refers to both firms without distinguishing roles.


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I will say, the design language reads more Brooks to me; but a_A have been known to surprise from time to time.

 

[beepboop]

It's a collaboration of two firms, both designing the building.

a—A is the Architect of Record, because they are the local architect. An AoR can be a firm who comes onboard to execute the project and is not involved in as much "design" decision-making, but an Architect of Record can also a co-designer, such as the case here. They are not mutually exclusive.

 

[Tuscani01]

It's a collaboration of two firms, both designing the building.

a—A is the Architect of Record, because they are the local architect. An AoR can be a firm who comes onboard to execute the project and is not involved in as much "design" decision-making, but an Architect of Record can also a co-designer, such as the case here. They are not mutually exclusive.

This is exactly the situation here.