L Tower

Coordinates: 43°38′47″N 79°22′35″W / 43.64639°N 79.37639°W / 43.64639; -79.37639
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The L Tower
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General information
StatusCompleted
TypeResidential
Location8 The Esplanade
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Coordinates43°38′47″N 79°22′35″W / 43.64639°N 79.37639°W / 43.64639; -79.37639
Estimated completionTopping out: Fall 2013
Completion: Winter 2014
Opening: Summer 2015
CostCAD $ 235 million[1]
Height
Roof205 metres (673 ft)[3]
Technical details
Floor count58
Design and construction
Architect(s)Daniel Libeskind
DeveloperCastlepoint Realty Partners Ltd.
EngineerSmith and Anderson (MEP)[4]
Structural engineerJablonsky, Ast and Partners[5][6]
References
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The L Tower (also known as the Libeskind Tower) is a residential skyscraper in

Emporis Skyscraper Award in 2017.[10][11]

In the 2000s, the Sony Centre (then known as the Hummingbird Centre) was expected to be demolished and the land sold; however, Hummingbird Centre CEO Dan Brambilla convinced the city to preserve the site and approve the condo development.[8]

Developers

The building is being developed by three builders:

Concord, Ontario.[1]

Sony Plaza and public art

The Sony Plaza is an open space elevated above the intersection of Yonge and Front streets. It is being designed by Claude Cormier and Associates.[12][13]

Canadian artist Harley Valentine is creating a triptych of sculptures to be installed in the Sony Plaza. Called Dream Ballet in hommage to the National Ballet of Canada's four-decade residence at the site, the three sculptures depict abstracted ballet dancers in various dynamic positions.[14][15][16]

Honour

In 2017, the L Tower was awarded an

Emporis Skyscraper Award in the number 8 spot in the category of best new skyscraper.[11]

Controversy

In June 2015, Ontario's

IUOE Local 793 stated: "We don’t believe we should be rolling the dice on a custom-made lifting device over the heads of the good people of Toronto."[1]

In February 2018, former members of a number of condominium boards—including L Tower—were accused of misusing funds, resulting in litigation. Two members of the L Tower's condominium board resigned as a result.[17]

In July 2021, the crane atop the condo tower collapsed. The crane, a building maintenance unit, with its purpose for window cleaning toppled when its 20,000 lb. counterweight fell.[18] The windows of the L Tower have not been washed ever since, as reported by its residents.[18] Reports said the crash had left significant damage to the Meridian Hall Arts Centre adjacent to the condominium, which was later found to be incorrect.[19]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c Robinson, Michael (22 November 2015). "Safety concerns over crane holding up completion of L Tower". Toronto Star. Archived from the original on 23 December 2017. Retrieved 5 June 2019.
  2. ^ "Emporis building ID 1151551". Emporis. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016.
  3. ^ "Canada". The Skyscraper Center.[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ "Skyscraper Center".
  5. ^ "Jablonsky, Ast and Partners | The Esplanade".
  6. ^ "Jablonsky, Ast and Partners | L TOWER & SONY CENTRE".
  7. ^ Reddekopp, Lorenda (12 September 2018). "'Why's the stupid crane up there?': L Tower construction delays finally coming to an end". CBC News. Archived from the original on 5 June 2019. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
  8. ^ a b Knelman, Martin (26 October 2009). "Partnership saves a city landmark and adds a new one". Toronto Star. Archived from the original on 6 October 2016. Retrieved 26 October 2009.
  9. ^ Warnica, Richard (6 November 2015). "Delays pile up at Toronto's iconic L Tower condo despite six years of construction". National Post. Archived from the original on 5 June 2019. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
  10. ^ Hauen, Jack; Jones, Alexandra; Marotta, Sefanie (11 September 2018). "Crane atop the L Tower is finally removed". Toronto Star. Archived from the original on 19 September 2018. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
  11. ^ a b Dmitrieva, Katia (30 November 2017). "Libeskind Tower in Toronto Nabs Award, Even With Crane Left Atop". Bloomberg News. Archived from the original on 15 September 2018. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
  12. ^ "Sony Centre for the Performing Arts". Claude Cormier.
  13. ^ Knelman, Martin (3 October 2015). "Born-again plaza to enhance Sony Centre: Knelman". Toronto Star. Archived from the original on 27 October 2015. Retrieved 5 June 2019.
  14. ^ "Dream Ballet". HV Studio. Archived from the original on 6 April 2013.
  15. ^ Rockingham, Graham (3 December 2016). "Hamiltonian's Dream Ballet statues to transform the heart of Toronto". The Hamilton Spectator. Archived from the original on 2 January 2017. Retrieved 5 June 2019.
  16. ^ Govani, Shinan (6 August 2016). "Meet Harley Valentine, the man behind a new Toronto jewel". Toronto Star. Archived from the original on 7 August 2016. Retrieved 5 June 2019.
  17. ^ Lancaster, John (23 February 2018). "Condo owners find out they're on the hook for $750K, sue former board members for $800K". CBC News. Archived from the original on 13 September 2018. Retrieved 19 September 2018.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  18. ^ a b "Crane atop Toronto condo collapses after years of issues and complaints". www.blogto.com. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  19. ^ "No injuries reported after crane falls onto downtown Toronto condo building | News". dailyhive.com. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
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