Allied Properties REIT invited Sweeny&Co Architects to uncover intensification potential on a number of their properties. For 134 Peter Street, the result was Queen Richmond Centre West; an award-winning example of innovation in creative adaptive re-use that integrated two historic brick-and-beam buildings in the construction of a new 17-storey, 300,000 s.f. state-of-the-art office building.  The high-performance workspace and impressive 75-foot high atrium lobby and event space contributed to the success of the development that was 97% leased before completion and introduced Allied as a significant developer focused on ground-breaking design, heritage preservation and tenant satisfaction.

Jury Comments

The jury noted that this project demonstrated a very positive and refined approach to heritage buildings – it sets up a conversation between the past and present. It is not typical of the recent Toronto heritage-retention formula, since the full depth of the warehouse at the corner is expressed and utilized. It is an admirable example that points a direction for other developers.

The building also provides the front-on elevation visually ends the axis of Richmond Street West. The new building’s bold structural strategy allows for an increased level of density while retaining much of what makes the corner interesting.

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Publish Date : 2022/Jul/13