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Located in the East Bayfront Precinct, Monde is a 44-storey residential tower that is stepped in profile, descending towards the south to create penthouse-like units with gardens open to the sky.
The base of the building is open to the surrounding streets and network of public space, including the lake, park and Winter Garden.
The tower façade consists of clear and white fritted glass, which creates a play of reflections on the skin of the building.
At the podium base, an arcade creates an outdoor promenade for cafés, restaurants and shops facing the park.
Alternating projecting balconies afford views toward the south while also allowing for double-height outdoor space.
The park and open space network is a new amenity for the East Bayfront district.
Monde Residential Development
The surface of the facades is modulated to create two planes. The outer plane is stepped towards the south creating balconies; the inner plane is glazed, shaded by the outer plane, affording dramatic views and transparency. The descending terraces create a strong connection in the skyline to Lake Ontario. The terraces allow planting to be present at every level of the building. The project offers a delicate balance between solid and void, alternating layers of generous glazing, with limestone-colored precast concrete frames.
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Image from August 2018 showing the construction progress. Photograph by Pooya Aledavood.