A twisted building full of terraces has been proposed for Toronto’s waterfront

March 11, 2016

A twisted building full of terraces has been proposed for Toronto's waterfront

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Architecture firm ODA New York, have designed a proposal for a waterfront building in Toronto, Canada, as part of the ongoing Bayside development.

 

A twisted building full of terraces has been proposed for Toronto's waterfront

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The building, inspired by the way plants move towards the sun, is designed in an L-shape to allow the highest percentage of its units to be exposed to the sun as much as possible.

A twisted building full of terraces has been proposed for Toronto's waterfront

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The 24 floor building, manages to give 71% of the units a water view, and 97% of the units have terraces.

A twisted building full of terraces has been proposed for Toronto's waterfront

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The building also has amenities like a large communal terrace and pool area, a daycare facility, and the first floor will have over 10,000 square feet of retail space.

A twisted building full of terraces has been proposed for Toronto's waterfront

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