2018 Provincial Award of Excellence Winner

About the Project:

The ground floor open air common space of this downtown Toronto condo was in need of an update. The original space was bland and unusable, and was rarely used. Our goal: to create an inviting and welcoming living space that would draw the residents down from their condo to a relaxing gathering area. To achieve this we designed multiple large group seating areas that could be reconfigured to accommodate smaller groups. Each area features a fire bowl for visual interest, and is complimented by concrete benches that double as planter boxes. A custom concrete bar supported by steel boxes created a unique place for residents to sit and converse. The perimeter was enhanced with gardens and artificial turf. Ambience was further enhanced with perennials and shade loving evergreens to replicate the feeling a forest floor. 

Site Challenges: 

• Condominium Board plan and approval process. 
• Difficult machine access. Constant pedestrian traffic
• Existing structural considerations including floors and overall weight restrictions
• Prefabricated metal beams supporting pergola were and installed with a crane. 

Special Features:

• Large wood and galvanized steel pergola
• Fire bowls
• Concrete / metal planter benches + IPE benches
• Artificial Turf
• Modern stone pallet
• Perennial and evergreen planting pallet
• Irrigation
• Landscape Lighting

Credits:

Constructed by Land-Con LTD

Carpentry by Royal Decks

Photography by Capture Studios

Fire Bowls by Dekko