duncan and adelaide tower

Stunning new tower proposed for Adelaide and Duncan

The heritage structure that sits at the southeast corner of Duncan and Adelaide could be in store for a major facelift should a new proposal from developers Westbank and Allied meet approval from the city, reports Urban Toronto. The mixed use development at 19 Duncan St. would also include a 57 storey tower split between office space and condo units.

The project is an interesting one in that it accomplishes a number of goals. There's a significant boost to downtown office space (around a quarter of the square footage of the development), the overlooked heritage property will be revitalized (think of what this did for the Dineen Building), and the condos will be perfectly situated in a highly dense area.

From a visual standpoint, not everyone will be in love with the tower portion of the project, but taken as a whole, it's rather stunning. The addition of two storeys to the historical building is an appealing combination of old and new, and the way the tower is set back allows the original structure to remain the centre of attention at street level.

19 duncan st

A formal application still has to be submitted to the city, but this one looks very promising.

Do you hope the proposed tower becomes reality? Let us know in the comments.


Latest Videos



Latest Videos


Join the conversation Load comments

Latest in City

The former landmark HMV store on Yonge St. is getting a new tenant

Canadian Dental Care Plan expands to cover more services

Ontario drivers are so bad at using one road feature that police keep having to explain it

Abandoned century-old bridge in Toronto is finally being demolished

Several people injured in high-speed TTC crash overnight

Toronto neighbours build ghostly marriage proposal for Halloween

Upcoming job fairs where you can look for work in Toronto

Multiple Canadian companies just ranked among the world's best employers for women