{"id":30205,"date":"2025-04-29T17:32:22","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T00:32:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/cladding-begins-as-one-delisles-spiral-form-takes-shape-at-yonge-and-st-clair\/"},"modified":"2025-04-29T17:32:22","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T00:32:22","slug":"cladding-begins-as-one-delisles-spiral-form-takes-shape-at-yonge-and-st-clair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/cladding-begins-as-one-delisles-spiral-form-takes-shape-at-yonge-and-st-clair\/","title":{"rendered":"Cladding Begins as One Delisle\u2019s Spiral Form Takes Shape at Yonge and St Clair"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article_body\">\n<p>Since UrbanToronto\u2019s\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/news\/2025\/01\/one-delisle-now-rising-yonge-north-st-clair.57842\" target=\"_blank\">last update<\/a> in January, 2025, construction at\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/database\/projects\/one-delisle.33068\" target=\"_blank\">One Delisle<\/a> \u00a0in Toronto&#8217;s Deer Park neighbourhood has progressed not only vertically, but with the first panels of its distinctive cladding system now having been installed. Designed for\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/database\/companies\/slate-asset-management.25675\" target=\"_blank\">Slate Asset Management<\/a> by\u00a0Jeanne Gang of\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/database\/companies\/studio-gang-architects.13991\" target=\"_blank\">Studio Gang Architects<\/a> with Toronto-based\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/database\/companies\/wzmh-architects.8075\" target=\"_blank\">WZMH Architects<\/a> as Architect of Record, the 44-storey condominium is rising at the southwest corner of Yonge Street and Delisle Avenue. As the tower climbs, its unique spiralling geometry, formed by rotating, receding floor plates, has become more pronounced.<\/p>\n<p><imgx class=\"image-display_default\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.skyrisecities.com\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/articles\/2025\/04\/58486\/58486-183328.jpeg\" data-entity-uuid=\"insert-display_default-3690d136-3cde-4f7d-b13e-71c726d8acc5\" data-entity-type=\"file\" alt=\"One Delisle, Toronto, designed by Studio Gang Architects and WZMH Architects for Slate Asset Management\" title=\"Looking south to One Delisle, designed by Studio Gang Architects and WZMH Architects for Slate Asset Management\" onclick=\"photo('https:\/\/cdn.skyrisecities.com\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/articles\/2025\/04\/58486\/58486-183328.jpeg', true, 'Looking south to One Delisle, designed by Studio Gang Architects and WZMH Architects for Slate Asset Management'); return false;\"><span class=\"image-description\">Looking south to One Delisle, designed by Studio Gang Architects and WZMH Architects for Slate Asset Management<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Looking southeast from Delisle Avenue in March, 2025, construction had then reached approximately 14 storeys. On the west elevation, cladding installation is underway where dark-tinted glazing and black aluminum spandrel panels can be seen on the third floor framed by off-white precast panels; the newly installed curtain wall system hugs the northwest corner where the podium transitions to tower floor-plates.<\/p>\n<p><imgx class=\"image-display_default\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.skyrisecities.com\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/articles\/2025\/04\/58486\/58486-183370.jpg\" data-entity-uuid=\"insert-display_default-cd73414b-34ff-4587-bc4e-4aec2b90c56d\" data-entity-type=\"file\" alt=\"One Delisle, Toronto, designed by Studio Gang Architects and WZMH Architects for Slate Asset Management\" title=\"Looking east to initial cladding above the ground floor, image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor Lachlan Holmes\" onclick=\"photo('https:\/\/cdn.skyrisecities.com\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/articles\/2025\/04\/58486\/58486-183370.jpg', true, 'Looking east to initial cladding above the ground floor, image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor Lachlan Holmes'); return false;\"><span class=\"image-description\">Looking east to initial cladding above the ground floor, image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor Lachlan Holmes<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Looking southwest in mid-April, 2025 when work to form the 17th storey was underway, this close-up of the north elevation shows to the left of the construction hoist cladding and glazing have been installed on the second level, while above, the rectilinear base begins to give way to the building\u2019s signature spiral geometry. The staggered, notched floor plates are now beginning to rotate, creating a receding profile that begins to define the first eight-storey volumetric module, which will be further established by the facade materials once they are applied.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><imgx class=\"image-display_default\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.skyrisecities.com\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/articles\/2025\/04\/58486\/58486-183331.jpeg\" data-entity-uuid=\"insert-display_default-22876449-c322-4669-9abd-ee87cb64f71e\" data-entity-type=\"file\" alt=\"One Delisle, Toronto, designed by Studio Gang Architects and WZMH Architects for Slate Asset Management\" title=\"Cladding and glazing progress on the north elevation, image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor NextBlockOver\" onclick=\"photo('https:\/\/cdn.skyrisecities.com\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/articles\/2025\/04\/58486\/58486-183331.jpeg', true, 'Cladding and glazing progress on the north elevation, image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor NextBlockOver'); return false;\"><span class=\"image-description\">Cladding and glazing progress on the north elevation, image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor NextBlockOver<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">On the east elevation fronting Yonge Street, cladding is fully installed along the second floor. Construction hoarding and scaffolding frame the sidewalk at grade, while the concrete parapet above outlines the podium\u2019s perimeter, where bronze metal accents and perforated screens will later be installed. Above, cantilevered balcony slabs rotate incrementally to form the fluted, sculptural massing.<\/p>\n<p><imgx class=\"image-display_default\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.skyrisecities.com\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/articles\/2025\/04\/58486\/58486-183373.jpg\" data-entity-uuid=\"insert-display_default-ee315b93-270c-4a34-a7a5-13fd5b37f4c8\" data-entity-type=\"file\" alt=\"One Delisle, Toronto, designed by Studio Gang Architects and WZMH Architects for Slate Asset Management\" title=\"Cladding and glazing installed on the second storey, looking west from Yonge Street, image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor GenerationLee\" onclick=\"photo('https:\/\/cdn.skyrisecities.com\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/articles\/2025\/04\/58486\/58486-183373.jpg', true, 'Cladding and glazing installed on the second storey, looking west from Yonge Street, image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor GenerationLee'); return false;\"><span class=\"image-description\">Cladding and glazing installed on the second storey, looking west from Yonge Street, image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor GenerationLee<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Looking northwest across Yonge Street, this view highlights the angular geometry of the bright cladding, contrasted with dark-tinted glazing. The off-white precast panels are beginning to be installed in faceted, chamfered configurations \u2014 elongated hexagonal pockets that will define the stacked balcony slabs between deep recesses \u2014 that catch and reflect light at varying angles, with Gang having taken inspiration from\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/news\/2022\/06\/one-delisles-jeanne-gang-talks-alex-bozikovic-about-designing-tall.48373\" target=\"_blank\">hooded German beach chairs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><imgx class=\"image-display_default\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.skyrisecities.com\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/articles\/2025\/04\/58486\/58486-183371.jpg\" data-entity-uuid=\"insert-display_default-3a5343d1-7d1f-487d-b08f-afa82c916c32\" data-entity-type=\"file\" alt=\"One Delisle, Toronto, designed by Studio Gang Architects and WZMH Architects for Slate Asset Management\" title=\"Looking north to the angular form of the cladding, image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor brandondonnelly\" onclick=\"photo('https:\/\/cdn.skyrisecities.com\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/articles\/2025\/04\/58486\/58486-183371.jpg', true, 'Looking north to the angular form of the cladding, image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor brandondonnelly'); return false;\"><span class=\"image-description\">Looking north to the angular form of the cladding, image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor brandondonnelly<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">One Delisle will reach a final height of 155m and contain 371 residential units.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">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;\" dir=\"ltr\">* * *<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">UrbanToronto has a research service,\u00a0<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\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/reports\/\" target=\"_blank\">Instant Reports<\/a>, downloadable snapshots based on location, and a daily subscription newsletter,\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/NDI\/\" target=\"_blank\">New Development Insider<\/a>, that tracks projects from initial application.<\/p>\n<table class=\"layout-article-companies\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"article-companies\">Related Companies:\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/database\/companies\/grounded-engineering-inc.40682\" target=\"_blank\">Grounded Engineering Inc.<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/database\/companies\/janet-rosenberg-studio.8158\" target=\"_blank\">Janet Rosenberg &amp; Studio<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/database\/companies\/jorg-renderings-interactive.56758\" target=\"_blank\">JORG &#8211; Renderings &amp; Interactive<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/database\/companies\/mgi-construction-corp.35495\" target=\"_blank\">MGI Construction Corp.<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/database\/companies\/multiplex-construction-canada-ltd.7922\" target=\"_blank\">Multiplex Construction Canada Ltd.<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/database\/companies\/norris-fire-consulting-inc.46995\" target=\"_blank\">Norris Fire Consulting Inc<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/database\/companies\/rad-marketing.44411\" target=\"_blank\">Rad Marketing<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/database\/companies\/rebar-enterprises-inc.44797\" target=\"_blank\">Rebar Enterprises Inc<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/database\/companies\/rwdi-climate-and-performance-engineering.43563\" target=\"_blank\">RWDI Climate and Performance Engineering<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/database\/companies\/urban-strategies-inc.26840\" target=\"_blank\">Urban Strategies Inc.<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/urbantoronto.ca\/database\/companies\/wzmh-architects.8075\" target=\"_blank\">WZMH Architects<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/imgx><\/imgx><\/imgx><\/imgx><\/imgx><\/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\/04\/cladding-begins-one-delisles-spiral-form-takes-shape-yonge-and-st-clair.58486\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">This article was originally posted at Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] Since UrbanToronto\u2019s\u00a0last update in January, 2025, construction at\u00a0One Delisle \u00a0in Toronto&#8217;s Deer Park neighbourhood has progressed not only vertically, &#8230; 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