Tall & Urban News

Work has officially begun on what will soon be a 312.5 meter high (1,025 foot) skyscraper in Toronto.

SkyTower, from Pinnacle International, is part of a multi-tower development that’s now under construction at 1 Yonge Street—the iconic Toronto address is also the inspiration behind the project’s namesake, Pinnacle One Yonge.

And now that construction is underway, the goal is to reach the roof in the shortest time possible. When completed, SkyTower will reach 95 stories.

Designed by Hariri Pontarini Architects, SkyTower will be home to more than 800 condominium suites in a variety of layouts, ranging from 520 to 2,300 square feet (48 - 213 square meters) offering a wide range of options for all lifestyles and price points.

The spacious and light-filled living options at SkyTower are being created by the award-winning team at Tanner Hill and Associates.

Notable amenities include an outdoor pool, yoga studio, games center and party space, as well as outdoor barbeques and lounge areas.

SkyTower is the second of five tall towers at Pinnacle One Yonge, and its launch follows the release of The Prestige, a 65-story condominium tower that launched in 2018. Details of the third tower have yet to be released.

With more than 2,200 condominium suites between the three buildings, the residential towers will anchor the master planned 4.4 million-square-foot (408,773 square meters) development of Pinnacle One Yonge. This masterplanned community will also include 1.5 million square feet of office space (139,354 square feet) 160,000 square feet (14,864 square meters) of retail, a 250-room hotel, a 50,000 square foot (4,645 square meters) community center and will be next to a 2.5 acre (1 hectare) public park.

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