Parkside student residence
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| Parkside | |
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| General information | |
| Architectural style | |
| Address | 111 Carlton St., Toronto, ON M5B 2G3 |
| Town or city | City of Toronto, Garden District |
| Country | Canada |
| Coordinates | 43°39′43.452″N 79°22′37.164″W / 43.66207000°N 79.37699000°W ⧼validator-fatal-error⧽ |
| Current tenants | Canadian Campus Committees, Tim Hortons and TargetPark |
| Owner | Knightstone Capital Management |
| Technical details | |
| Floor area | 190,000 sq ft (18,000 m2) |
Parkside is a privately owned student residence that houses students from nearby George Brown College, OCAD University, University of Toronto, and Toronto Metropolitan University. The residence is located at the corner of Carlton and Jarvis streets in the Garden District of Toronto, Ontario.[1] Nearby public transportation includes the TTC's College subway station and a 24-hour streetcar stop at the Carlton and Jarvis intersection.[2]
In 2015, Parkside was established by local developer Knightstone Capital Management due to insufficient housing facilities provided by the postsecondary institutions in the area. The goal of Parkside was to provide students with a safe, affordable option close to campus that integrates a sense of community within an academic setting.[3][4] The award-winning interior design and programming was executed by Diamond Schmitt Architects with the goal to create flexible communal spaces with a modern design.[5]
History[edit]
Parkside was operating as the Best Western Primrose Hotel until it's official opening as a student residence in September 2015. The building itself was constructed in 1978, near the end of the Brutalist period in architecture. In 2014, it was purchased and developed by Knightstone Capital Management who worked in conjunction with Diamond Schmitt Architects to execute the project.[6] Parkside underwent two major renovations, the first completed in 2015 which cost $25M, and the second in 2017 which cost $40M.[7][8] The initial renovation dealt with major structural and programming changes, such as implementing the new amenities and communal spaces.[3] Prompted by the new residence management company, the second renovation addressed issues that persisted after the initial construction such as poor air and water quality, finishes, and fixtures. These changes were made after legal action was taken against the previous management company by students who received poor unit maintenance and an instance where a bathroom ceiling collapsed and injured a student.[7]
In 2018, the Equilibrium mural was painted on the east façade of the building by Spanish street artist Okuda San Miguel. It was executed in partnership with STEPS initiative, the City of Toronto's StreetARToronto (StART) program and Knightstone Capital Management.[9]
Architecture[edit]
Neighborhood[edit]
The Garden District of Toronto, like many old neighborhoods, has a rich architectural history. From the late 19th century to the early 20th century, the neighborhood was rife with Victorian and Edwardian architecture such as the Georgian style townhomes of Walnut Hall. In the 1970's, urban renewal projects in Toronto threatened the historical architecture of many old neighborhoods, including the Garden District. The goal was to increase the density of these areas and build modern structures centered around green spaces such as Allan Gardens and Moss Park.[10] Starting in the early 2000's, uproar from locals began to make headlines when many of the remaining heritage sites were under threat of demolition.[11][12] In 2014, City Council deemed the Garden District a Heritage Conservation District (HCD) under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act which prompted the creation of the Garden District Heritage Conservation District Plan. The purpose of the plan was to identify and determine cultural heritage value and attributes of the District in order to create objectives, policies, guidelines and procedures for all proposed alterations for new and existing properties.[13] On October 31st 2016, a draft of the plan was released for public review.[14] The Provincial Policy Statement, 2020 (PPS) under Section 3 of the Planning Act, which serves as the authority for policy direction, states that heritage conservation contributes to a 'sense of place' which promotes the economical prosperity of areas like the Garden District. In terms of historical preservation, the Provincial Policy Statement serves as an important recognition of its economic value.[13]
A.J. Diamond, the founder of Diamond Schmitt Architects, played an important role in the urban renewal of The Garden District in the 1970's. His involvement in the Sherbourne Lanes project proposed alternatives to demolishing historic buildings in pursuit of new development.[13]
Exterior[edit]
Examples of Brutalist architecture such as the Sheraton Centre, Industrial Alliance Building and Alan Brown Building are seen all over Toronto.[15] The exterior renovation of Parkside was executed by Diamond Schmitt Architects and although minimal, gives this Brutalist building a new identity. Due to changes of the exterior, the building's architecture has become more contemporary while still maintaining its Brutalist qualities. Once covered in precast concrete panels, the entrance of the building on Carlton Street now boasts a glass addition that opens the space to the street and allows natural light to pour into the second floor.[16] The Jarvis Street façade remains a windowless slab of concrete, although the 23-storey Equilibrium mural by artist Okuda San Miguel now brightens the otherwise plain surface and adds a shot of color to the city skyline.[6][9] The outdoor pool of the previous hotel was also refurbished to accommodate a large terrace on the third floor adjacent to student dormitories, providing a private, secure green space well above the city streets.[1]
Diamond Schmitt Architects are also known to have revitalized other Brutalist buildings in Canada such as the National Arts Centre (2017) in Ottawa and the University of Toronto's Robarts Library, where they designed the new addition dubbed the 'Robarts Common' (2022).[17][18][19]
Interior[edit]
The interior design and programming at Parkside is concentrated on the first two floors and basement, where new amenities and community spaces were created. The main floor’s lounge area, which replaces the former hotel foyer, is designed as a communal space with double height ceilings, a mezzanine and a fireplace. The floors were treated with Interface's Human Nature collection of nature-inspired carpet tiles, which mimic the original concrete floors underneath.[3] The interior aesthetic of Parkside is defined by compliments and contrasts to the exposed concrete structure such as the carpet tiles, warm wood finishings found throughout the millwork, upholstered furnishings and bright reds that form the minimalist color palette.[1][20] Around 40% of the furnishings were custom-designed by Diamond Schmitt Architects.[3]
The interior renovation won two design awards, the Arido Award of Excellence for Best Interiors in the Institutional Category in 2016, and the Guth Interior Lighting Illumination Award from the IES Toronto Section Awards in 2017.[21]
Amenities[edit]
Parkside offers 190,000 sq ft spread out over 23 storeys and a basement. The upper floors host the student dormitories which include 620 beds. Building amenities include 24-hr cafeteria access, kitchens, a games lounge, printing room, reading rooms, bicycle storage and repair room, laundry, outdoor terrace, fitness centre, and study spaces throughout.[1] One room per floor is left without programming to let the students manage its usage.
| Room | Occupancy | Bed type | Living space | Bathroom | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed 1 Bath | 2 | Double | No | 1 Shared | $1,335/mo |
| 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2 | Single | Yes | 1 Shared | $1,490/mo |
| 4 Bed 2 Bath | 4 | Double | Yes | 2 Shared | $2,145/mo |
| 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2 | Double | Yes | 1 Shared | $2,245/mo |
| Private Studio | 1 | Double | Yes | 1 Private | $2,375/mo |
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Sykes, Krista (2017). "Parkside Student Residence". Contract. 58 (2): 68–72.
- ↑ "Routes and schedules". www.ttc.cahttps. Retrieved 2023-03-06.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Boccia, Nina (2016-01-18). "Smartening Up A Former Hotel in Toronto". Azure Magazine. Retrieved 2023-03-06.
- ↑ "Parkside Student Residence | Entro". Archello. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ↑ "Parkside Student Residence". Education Snapshots. Retrieved 2023-03-06.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Bentley Mays, John (2015-08-16). "A giant step away from the soulless dorm: TEXTBOOK RENO". The Globe and Mail.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Parkside residence not as advertised". The Eyeopener. 2016-03-16. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ↑ "New Parkside renovations cost $40 million". The Eyeopener. 2017-10-17. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Massive Mural Taking Shape at Parkside Student Residences | UrbanToronto". urbantoronto.ca. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ↑ "About Toronto | The Cultural Landscape Foundation". www.tclf.org. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
- ↑ "Historic building in ruins". thestar.com. 2007-05-21. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
- ↑ Christie, Bruce (2016-09-04). "Toronto's "Garden District" Under Threat!". Toronto Pics. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 City of Toronto (2021). "Garden District Heritage Conservation District Plan" (PDF). City of Toronto.
- ↑ "Garden District HCD Plan". gardendistrict.ca. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
- ↑ LeBlanc, Dave (2018-04-21). "A brutal trek through Toronto's Brutalist architecture". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ↑ officebureau (2016-01-18). "Smartening Up A Former Hotel in Toronto". Azure Magazine. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
- ↑ Bozikovic, Alex (2017-06-23). "Will the National Arts Centre's renovation undercut its brutalist truth?". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ↑ "Diamond Schmitt swaps concrete for glass at brutalist arts centre in Ottawa". Dezeen. 2018-01-26. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ↑ "Robarts Common Brings Glazed Addition to Iconic U of T Library | UrbanToronto". urbantoronto.ca. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ↑ Moffatt, Laura (2016-10-30). "ARIDO Awards 2016". Canadian Interiors. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ↑ "Parkside Student Residence - THE HIDI GROUP". Retrieved 2023-03-09.
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