The CIBC Square Building is Attractive and Engaging
This is a beautiful, refined tower; it is a sharp and bold addition to the city’s skyline. Everything about the CIBC Square building is attractive and engaging, from the unique architectural design to the integration of art, the sensitivity to quality furnishing and landscape detail, and the experiential elements of surprise in the different interior and exterior spaces. The public realm is defined by a series of quality experiences that are welcoming and comfortable.
This starts with the entry plaza fronting the building with large granite seating to hang out on and enjoy the sun and street vibrancy. You are drawn into the large transparent volume of the interior open space by the beautiful, unique art within and the quality of the stone environment. If you choose to take the exterior journey ascending to the upper- level terrace, you are first captivated by the incredible view corridor along Bay Street to the waterfront.
Upon entry, the experience is magical and unexpected as you are met with a beautiful, attractive, quality space with places to sit, have lunch, work, view the city, or simply lounge and take in the innovative art form of the furnishings, landscape, and art pieces. It is a true sign of successful integration within an urban city context when the public realm is so engaging and enjoyable, that the architectural form or the height of the building becomes secondary in the overall experience of place.
Project Information
Architect: WilkinsonEyre
Landscape Architect: Public Work
Planning Consultant: Urban Strategies Inc.
Architect of Record: Adamson Associates Architects
Developer/Owner/Client: Ivanhoé Cambridge & Hines
General Contractor: Ellis Don
Photographer: Sierra Curtis Photography, James Brittain Photography, Nancy Kim Photography, A-Frame Studio
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