The design for Slate Asset Management’s two-tower project in the Corktown community of Hamilton, which will include a 27-storey condo and a 14-storey mid-rise building with ground-floor retail, will rise with a modern industrial vibe.
Slate co-founders Blair and Brady Welch have roots in the area. This project will be their first in Hamilton.
“Hamilton has cultivated a reputation for a vibrant arts scene and entrepreneurial culture, which resonates with our wholistic approach to developing new communities,” says Brandon Donnelly, managing Director of development at Slate. “We seek city-building opportunities and invest in areas to realize long-term value and this starts with investments in great places and elevated design.”
Brick from the existing buildings on site will be folded into the new Corktown East development as a nod to the bricklayers and Irish past of the area.
“The design is intended to pick up on the natural characteristics of Hamilton—from the red-brick houses on the ground level to modern high rises in the downtown,” says Deni Poletti, principal, CORE Architects. “We are using the same grid pattern and language across both buildings to create a cohesive expression while differentiating them with unique palettes and materials.”
Amenities are designed to capture the city’s community feel and entrepreneurial spirit. Display windows and a bar area with shelving have been incorporated into the lobby to facilitate pop–ups by local artisans, makers, and other businesses.
A rooftop terrace with an illuminated canopy will overlook Lake Ontario and the Niagara Escarpment. Inside, studios to two-bedroom plus-den suites, ranging from 340 to 851 square feet, will blend with a health and fitness centre, party room, social lounges, co-working spaces, a guest suite, and an outdoor pool.
Interiors, by Mason Studio, will blend steel, aluminum, and concrete finishes with a refined application to offer a sense of warmth and character. “We want people to be proud to live at Corktown, and we want them to be able to celebrate the city they call home,” says Mason Studio Partner Stanley Sun. “Something as a simple as incorporating displays featuring local products in the lobby, turns what can be a passive space into an opportunity for civic pride.”
The condo is expected to launch this fall.
Slate Asset Management is entering the Hamilton market with a new, two-building condominium community. Rendering by JORG
