Proposal for 276 Merton St. reduced in height, redesigned

A proposed development at 276 Merton St. by the Rockport Group has been resubmitted to the City showing fewer floors and a more sculpted design. Designed by Wallman Architects, the building has been reduced from 16 to 13 storeys in height. As reported by Urban Toronto, the original slab tower form stretching the depth of the 25 metre wide site is now revised into a series of shifted step backs in a somewhat pyramidal shape. Zig-zag motifs are used in different elements of the design including the precast framing, balcony placement and specific cladding pieces.