{"id":28653,"date":"2025-01-19T12:28:06","date_gmt":"2025-01-19T20:28:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/89-avenue-road-in-yorkville-reaches-mechanical-penthouse\/"},"modified":"2025-01-19T12:28:06","modified_gmt":"2025-01-19T20:28:06","slug":"89-avenue-road-in-yorkville-reaches-mechanical-penthouse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/89-avenue-road-in-yorkville-reaches-mechanical-penthouse\/","title":{"rendered":"89 Avenue Road in Yorkville Reaches Mechanical Penthouse"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article_body\">\n<p>Yorkville\u2019s Avenue Road corridor and its predominantly low- and mid-rise architecture is now punctuated with a new high-rise, as the 20-storey <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/database\/projects\/89-avenue-yorkville.6571\" target=\"_blank\">89 Avenue Yorkville<\/a> has ascended to its mechanical penthouse. Designed by <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/database\/companies\/richard-wengle-architect.8048\" target=\"_blank\">Richard Wengle Architect<\/a> for <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/database\/companies\/armour-heights-developments.37144\" target=\"_blank\">Armour Heights Developments<\/a>, the luxury condominium will provide a faux-historical aesthetic to this upscale Toronto neighbourhood.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><imgx alt=\"89 Avenue Yorkville, Toronto, designed by Richard Wengle Architect for Armour Heights Developments\" class=\"image-display_default\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"insert-display_default-d2e6fd9d-3b66-40c0-b1c1-2d93febc8023\" data-insert-attach=\"{\" id=\"\" data-insert-class=\"image-display_default\" data-insert-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.skyrisecities.com\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/articles\/2025\/01\/57786\/57786-178966.jpeg\" onclick=\"photo('https:\/\/cdn.skyrisecities.com\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/articles\/2025\/01\/57786\/57786-178966.jpeg', true, ''); return false;\" title=\"Looking southeast to 89 Avenue Yorkville, designed by Richard Wengle Architect for Armour Heights Developments\"\/><span class=\"image-description\">Looking southeast to 89 Avenue Yorkville, designed by Richard Wengle Architect for Armour Heights Developments<\/span><\/p>\n<p>89 Avenue had surpassed its halfway mark in <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/news\/2024\/09\/89-avenue-road-about-rise-high-yorkville.56836\" target=\"_blank\">UrbanToronto\u2019s last update<\/a> at the start of September, 2024. In the months since, construction has steadily advanced upwards along with cladding and glazing as final work progresses on the mechanical penthouse section.<\/p>\n<p><imgx alt=\"89 Avenue Yorkville, Toronto, designed by Richard Wengle Architect for Armour Heights Developments\" class=\"image-display_default\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"insert-display_default-deef4b50-75cb-4079-80ef-1001449508c6\" data-insert-attach=\"{\" id=\"\" data-insert-class=\"image-display_default\" data-insert-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.skyrisecities.com\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/articles\/2025\/01\/57786\/57786-178930.JPG\" onclick=\"photo('https:\/\/cdn.skyrisecities.com\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/articles\/2025\/01\/57786\/57786-178930.JPG', true, ''); return false;\" title=\"89 Avenue Yorkville, looking northeast from Elgin Avenue, image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor jackattack\"\/><span class=\"image-description\">89 Avenue Yorkville, looking northeast from Elgin Avenue, image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor jackattack<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Looking east in October, 2024, the eastern side, located behind Avenue Road, takes the spotlight. The two-storey podium volume extends towards the east property line of this narrow lot, spanning 1,100m\u00b2 and a depth of 80.95m. At grade, the site serves as a staging area for wooden formwork.<\/p>\n<p><imgx alt=\"89 Avenue Yorkville, Toronto, designed by Richard Wengle Architect for Armour Heights Developments\" class=\"image-display_default\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"insert-display_default-51f2e289-405a-4edb-8d28-82a1dd6bfcec\" data-insert-attach=\"{\" id=\"\" data-insert-class=\"image-display_default\" data-insert-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.skyrisecities.com\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/articles\/2025\/01\/57786\/57786-178934.jpg\" onclick=\"photo('https:\/\/cdn.skyrisecities.com\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/articles\/2025\/01\/57786\/57786-178934.jpg', true, ''); return false;\" title=\"The east elevation and eastern podium volume, image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor Paclo\"\/><span class=\"image-description\">The east elevation and eastern podium volume, image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor Paclo<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Installation of beige precast brick-patterned panels started on the south side wall in late September, followed by glazing installation in October. In this close-up view from November, 2024, the cladding is installed up to the sixth floor and portions of the seventh. Glazing panels with vertical mullions are installed to the same height, with the mullions complementing the cladding\u2019s muted tones.<\/p>\n<p><imgx alt=\"89 Avenue Yorkville, Toronto, designed by Richard Wengle Architect for Armour Heights Developments\" class=\"image-display_default\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"insert-display_default-a11037fb-fd97-4aac-8fd9-c4c70cb0c2a5\" data-insert-attach=\"{\" id=\"\" data-insert-class=\"image-display_default\" data-insert-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.skyrisecities.com\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/articles\/2025\/01\/57786\/57786-178965.jpeg\" onclick=\"photo('https:\/\/cdn.skyrisecities.com\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/articles\/2025\/01\/57786\/57786-178965.jpeg', true, ''); return false;\" title=\"A close-up of the precast cladding and glazing on the south elevation, image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor thaivic\"\/><span class=\"image-description\">A close-up of the precast cladding and glazing on the south elevation, image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor thaivic<\/span><\/p>\n<p>From this aerial view looking southwest in November, 2024, 17 storeys are formed, with formwork underway for the 18th floor. Formwork can also be seen atop the podium, stored until it is needed. Cladding is installed up to the sixth floor of the north elevation. Adjacent to the site to the south is the curved east wall of condos atop the\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/database\/projects\/yorkville-village-was-hazelton-lanes.1498\" target=\"_blank\">Yorkville Village<\/a> shopping centre.<\/p>\n<p><imgx alt=\"89 Avenue Yorkville, Toronto, designed by Richard Wengle Architect for Armour Heights Developments\" class=\"image-display_default\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"insert-display_default-0202499d-5067-4a36-a179-2921d2eb7a86\" data-insert-attach=\"{\" id=\"\" data-insert-class=\"image-display_default\" data-insert-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.skyrisecities.com\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/articles\/2025\/01\/57786\/57786-178931.jpg\" onclick=\"photo('https:\/\/cdn.skyrisecities.com\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/articles\/2025\/01\/57786\/57786-178931.jpg', true, ''); return false;\" title=\"An aerial view looking southwest to formwork on the top floor, image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor Downtown Toronto\"\/><span class=\"image-description\">An aerial view looking southwest to formwork on the top floor, image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor Downtown Toronto<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Later that month, a sweeping view looking southeast gives us a full look at the building\u2019s towering height over its neighbours, with low-rises on the west side of Avenue Road in contrast to the greater density eastward. The 18th storey is formed, with the 19th floor in progress. The construction hoist is positioned along the central west elevation, with the mast extending to about the 13th floor. Green weatherproofing materials line the facade below the seventh-floor step-back, signalling preparations for cladding along the Avenue Road frontage.<\/p>\n<p><imgx alt=\"89 Avenue Yorkville, Toronto, designed by Richard Wengle Architect for Armour Heights Developments\" class=\"image-display_default\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"insert-display_default-55c9bb4e-9580-46be-a95e-f8e7ba83b918\" data-insert-attach=\"{\" id=\"\" data-insert-class=\"image-display_default\" data-insert-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.skyrisecities.com\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/articles\/2025\/01\/57786\/57786-178933.jpg\" onclick=\"photo('https:\/\/cdn.skyrisecities.com\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/articles\/2025\/01\/57786\/57786-178933.jpg', true, ''); return false;\" title=\"A distant aerial view looking southeast to 89 Avenue and the surrounding area, image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor Downtown Toronto\"\/><span class=\"image-description\">A distant aerial view looking southeast to 89 Avenue and the surrounding area, image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor Downtown Toronto<\/span><\/p>\n<p>As of this month, the development has reached its full 20 residential floors, with concrete work advancing on the mechanical penthouse. The construction hoist mast now extends to the top of the structure. Cladding installation along the south elevation has progressed to the 12th floor.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><imgx alt=\"89 Avenue Yorkville, Toronto, designed by Richard Wengle Architect for Armour Heights Developments\" class=\"image-display_default\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"insert-display_default-7f3659cf-d441-4eca-97e8-004cd617e66b\" data-insert-attach=\"{\" id=\"\" data-insert-class=\"image-display_default\" data-insert-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.skyrisecities.com\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/articles\/2025\/01\/57786\/57786-178929.jpg\" onclick=\"photo('https:\/\/cdn.skyrisecities.com\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/articles\/2025\/01\/57786\/57786-178929.jpg', true, ''); return false;\" title=\"Looking northeast to construction on the mechanical penthouse, image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor ImmenselyMental\"\/><span class=\"image-description\">Looking northeast to construction on the mechanical penthouse, image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor ImmenselyMental<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Rising to a height of 76.5m, 89 Avenue Yorkville will house just 28 luxury condominium units.<\/p>\n<p>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&#8217;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<p style=\"text-align: center;\">* * *<\/p>\n<p>UrbanToronto has a research service, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/Pro\/\" target=\"_blank\">UTPro<\/a>, that provides comprehensive data on development projects in the Greater Golden Horseshoe \u2014 from proposal through to completion. We also offer <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/reports\/\" target=\"_blank\">Instant Reports<\/a>, downloadable snapshots based on location, and a daily subscription newsletter, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/NDI\/\" target=\"_blank\">New Development Insider<\/a>, that tracks projects from initial application.\u200b\u200b\u200b<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\nn.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;\nn.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\nt.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,\ndocument,'script','\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');<\/p>\n<p>fbq('init', '1760257484204295');\nfbq('track', \"PageView\");<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/>[ad_2]<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/news\/2025\/01\/89-avenue-road-yorkville-reaches-mechanical-penthouse.57786\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">This article was originally posted at Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] Yorkville\u2019s Avenue Road corridor and its predominantly low- and mid-rise architecture is now punctuated with a new high-rise, as &#8230; <a title=\"89 Avenue Road in Yorkville Reaches Mechanical Penthouse\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/89-avenue-road-in-yorkville-reaches-mechanical-penthouse\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about 89 Avenue Road in Yorkville Reaches Mechanical Penthouse\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1088],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-28653","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-urban-toronto","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-33"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28653","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28653"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28653\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28653"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28653"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28653"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}