Gusto 501 is one of The Most Beautiful Restaurants in King Street East
Gusto 501 is one of the most beautiful restaurants in the city and is a great addition to King Street East. The transparency of the façade itself is a “billboard” for the eatery; through this transparency, the ground floor animates the street and invites you in. The massing and scale are compelling as well as compatible to the neighbouring architecture; the building blends in well yet has its own presence on the street.
The oscillating façade responds well to all seasons as a result of the large-glazed ground level. Rising up, the transparent façade and dynamic interior visually activate the streetscape on, literally, multiple levels. The diaphanous ground floor allows the threshold of interior and exterior to disappear, and with that blurs the urban realm. The structure and weathering steel is in harmony with the interior materials creating a warm inviting atmosphere, enticing you to visit. The composition is simple, vibrant, and visually dynamic.
From an equity and inclusion perspective, it is at odds with the layered stair arrangement. Of note, and of high concern to the Jury, the building is not accessible beyond the ground floor.
Project Information
Architect: PARTISANS
Engineer: Blackwell Structural Engineers
MEP: BK Consulting
Masonry Engineer: PICCO Engineering
Developer/Owner/Client: Gusto54 Group
General Contractor: Boszko & Verity Inc.
Photographer: Nic Lehoux PARTISANS
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