{"id":12757,"date":"2023-02-06T13:55:40","date_gmt":"2023-02-06T21:55:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/40-storey-tower-marks-castlepoint-numas-third-proposal-for-weston-village-revitalization\/"},"modified":"2023-02-06T13:55:42","modified_gmt":"2023-02-06T21:55:42","slug":"40-storey-tower-marks-castlepoint-numas-third-proposal-for-weston-village-revitalization","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/40-storey-tower-marks-castlepoint-numas-third-proposal-for-weston-village-revitalization\/","title":{"rendered":"40-Storey Tower Marks Castlepoint Numa’s Third Proposal for Weston Village Revitalization"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Developer\u00a0Castlepoint Numa<\/a> has been keeping themselves busy with a focus on the revitalization of Toronto\u2019s Weston Village neighbourhood of late, spearheaded by an intriguing pair of proposals with direct adjacency to GO Transit\u2019s Weston Station: Weston Park<\/a>, and 1830 Weston<\/a>. Earlier this week, they added a third proposal to the mix, with the planning submission to the City for\u00a01800 Weston<\/a>, a 40-storey residential tower designed by BDP Quadrangle<\/a> that will deliver a total of 488 new dwelling units.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Partnering again with KIN Capital Partners<\/a>\u00a0and Forthlane Partners to oversee the development of the project, 1800 Weston is the final component of a design and planning mission that has sought to bring new density to the area while simultaneously elevating the community. Together, the three Weston Road projects offer four new residential towers, 1,977 new dwelling units, and 47,816ft\u00b2 of non-residential floor space.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Looking southwest at the complete design for the 40-Storey 1800 Weston development, image courtesy of Castlepoint Numa<\/span><\/p>\n

The project was submitted to the City on January 31, with approval of applications for both Zoning By-Law Amendment and Site Plan Approval required to permit the activation of the development. Located within a Major Transit Station Area (MTSA), with GO Transit and UP Express service offered at Weston Station, as well as a strategic growth area, per the City\u2019s Official Plan, Castlepoint Numa argues that the project represents an effective form of intensification of the assembled site as far as policy is concerned.<\/p>\n

North-facing aerial view of site and surrounding area, image from Apple Maps<\/span><\/p>\n

From a design perspective, the building features several defining elements that generate visual interest at different positions. The tower itself rises above a 6-storey podium, and is immediately distinguished by an exterior trellis motif created by a number of white-clad vertical fins. The motif covers all but the tower\u2019s south elevation, delivering a stimulating visual element that is visible from the street on all sides.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Looking northwest at architectural details on east and south elevations, image courtesy of Castlepoint Numa<\/span><\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the south elevation features the project\u2019s most impressive structural feat, a covered terrace tucked beneath the tower\u2019s cantilevered floor-plate. The cantilever is supported by a number of forked columns that blend into the various plantings populating the terrace.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Down at grade level, the podium provides another distinct design motif in the form of repeating 20 ft-tall arches that wrap around the entirety of the north, south, and east elevations. The arches allow natural light to fill the grade level, which houses a total of 370m\u00b2 of retail GFA fronting onto Weston Road.<\/p>\n

Material elevation drawing shows 20 foot arches at grade level, image courtesy of Castlepoint Numa<\/span><\/p>\n

The project also details a strategy to add new life to the public realm beyond the inclusion of retail. The plans contemplate the programming of the existing laneway, representing the site\u2019s eastern border, as a new public gathering space, designed for events, art installations, community uses, and pedestrian traffic in a safe, car-free environment.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Project proposes a multi-purpose public laneway on the eastern edge of the site, image courtesy of Castlepoint Numa<\/span><\/p>\n

Castlepoint Numa is hardly the first developer to recognize the potential for development in Weston Village, but with this latest submission, they are demonstrating that their commitment to the area goes beyond simply injecting units. Their efforts in Weston Village are focussed on the long term, with the goal of setting the area on a stable course towards a vibrant future.\u00a0<\/p>\n

UrbanToronto will continue to follow progress on this development, but in the meantime, you can learn more about it from our Database file, linked below. If you’d like, you can join in on the conversation in the associated Project Forum thread or leave a comment in the space provided on this page.<\/p>\n

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Related Companies:\u00a0<\/td>\n\nBDP Quadrangle<\/a>, Castlepoint Numa<\/a>, Entuitive<\/a>, Giannone Petricone Associates<\/a>, Gradient Wind Engineers & Scientists<\/a>, HGC Engineering Inc<\/a>, IBI Group<\/a>, Jablonsky, Ast and Partners<\/a>, NAK Design Strategies<\/a>, SKYGRiD<\/a>, SvN<\/a>, Urban Strategies Inc.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n