Urban Toronto has published renderings of a 79-floor tower which would appear to move or undulate. It is proposed for 80 Bloor St. West. The striking design is said to possess “both gradual and supper stepped reductions to its floor plate as it rises” and is tapered inwardly in spots and clad in a “pleated” curtain wall glazing that would catch light at different angles to give the exterior a sense of motion.
Harry Rosen store to remain
According to Urban Toronto, the plan calls for the full retention of the existing 4,673 m² Harry Rosen flagship store and head office at 82 Bloor Street West, which would be integrated into a surrounding podium rising 17 storeys, or 63.5 metres above Bloor Street West. 62 more storeys of residences would be placed atop, bringing the tower to a height of 266.50 metres. If this proposal topped out today, it would stand as the 5th tallest building in the City. Urban Toronto
