In 2025, the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is set to welcome several remarkable developments that will enhance its skyline and community spaces. Despite the slowdown in new projects during 2024 due to challenging market conditions, these upcoming completions promise to bring innovation and growth to the region.
One of the most anticipated projects is CIBC Square II, located at 141 Bay Street. Developed by Hines and Ivanhoé Cambridge, this 50-storey tower will add 1.5 million square feet of sleek commercial office space to Toronto's Financial District. Emphasizing wellness, the building will feature green spaces throughout and an elevated one-acre park over a rail corridor, connecting it to the first tower.
Another significant addition is Limberlost Place, a new building for George Brown College’s Waterfront Campus at 185 Queen’s Quay East. Designed by Moriyama & Teshima and Acton Ostry Architects, this 10-storey mass-timber, net-zero building will be the first of its kind in Ontario. Set to open in early 2025, it will operate passively for half of the year, run without fuel-fired systems, and generate 24% of its energy from a roof-mounted solar array. Citeturn0search0
In the vibrant King West neighbourhood, King Toronto Condos at 544 King Street West is impossible to miss. Developed by Westbank Corp and Allied Properties REIT, and designed by renowned Danish architect Bjarke Ingels, this complex features a distinct LEGO-like design resembling a mountain of stacked, light-filled boxes adorned with lush greenery. The unique structure incorporates the heritage commercial properties already on the site and provides new north-south pedestrian connectivity.
These developments, among others, showcase the GTA's commitment to architectural innovation, sustainability, and community enhancement. As these projects reach completion in 2025, residents and visitors alike can look forward to experiencing the new landmarks that will define the region's evolving landscape.