New renderings of two residential towers in Toronto, designed by Frank Gehry, offer a glimpse at what will be the architect’s tallest project in the world. Located downtown at 266-284 King Street West, the mixed-use development, crowned with the name Forma, will also feature commercial and retail spaces and a new space for OCAD University.
Developers Great Gulf Group, Dream and Westdale Properties announced that one tower will be 73 storeys and the other will be 84 storeys, with a total of 2034 condominiums.
Gehry’s work has been considered among the most influential in contemporary architecture. A few of his most notable projects include the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles and Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris.
Named for the Latin and Italian meaning for form, shape and appearance, and inspired by the towers’ dancing movement, Forma marks a bold, yet timeless masterpiece that will forever impact the way that visitors and residents experience Toronto.
“As we continued to meet with Frank, his team and our partners, we couldn’t help but be drawn to the name, Forma,” stated Amanda Wilson Watkins, senior vice-president, sales and marketing of Great Gulf Group. “The ‘form’ – in true Gehry fashion – reflects, both literally and figuratively, the City of Toronto, and pays homage to where Mr. Gehry grew up.”
Gehry’s unique art forms are the hallmark of his international recognition, and the design of Forma’s towers creates a sense of movement that will transcend the building. Forma’s iridescent façade and twisting shape will reflect the colours of the sun and the form of the surrounding buildings to change Toronto’s skyline.
“Forma will be an exceptional addition to the city’s downtown Entertainment and Financial District,” said Krystal Koo, head of marketing and sales at Dream Unlimited Corp. “By collaborating with a full team of local and internationally recognized design talent, Forma brings inspiration from around the world and will become a new landmark for the city’s skyline, elevating Toronto on the global stage.”
Mitchell Cohen, chief operating officer of Westdale Properties, said the team will reveal more details and launch sales later this year.
Renderings by The Boundary
Renderings by The Boundary
