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A couple blocks north of Bloor and Yonge where the The One continues to rise, Toronto’s Yorkville Avenue is seeing substantial development activity of its own. 11 YV and The Pemberton are progressing side-by-side, though at drastically different paces. Designed by Sweeny &Co Architects Inc. for Metropia, Capital Developments, and RioCan Living, 11 YV is now topped off at 62 storeys. To its west, The Pemberton, designed by architects—Alliance for Pemberton Group, is approaching grade, on its way to attatched towers of 44 and 68 storeys.
Nearly 11 months have passed since UrbanToronto’s last update on this pair. Since then, 11 YV has risen from its lower levels in that time, while The Pemberton has advanced through its sub-grade work for a large municipal parking garage. Despite some discussions on the UrbanToronto Forum regarding the slow pace of the latter, the developer’s construction schedule remains on track, with above-grade work slated to commence in October, 2024.
In a high-vantage point view looking northwest in July, 2024, 11 YV had reached its mechanical penthouse levels, the tower crane hoisting a wall form into position, coordinated with construction crew members. The south and east elevations of the building are enveloped in protective sheeting, with logos advertising the proponents. Construction crew members are also seen around the red concrete boom pump, with formwork to the left and right. Additional formwork and materials are staged on a cantilevered platform a few storeys below on the right.
Meanwhile, Pemberton’s below-grade progress is seen that same month looking northeast. Workers are scattered about the coming floor slabs, walls, and columns, many future sections marked by a network of rebar that will provide their strength. The north shoring wall — behind a crane mast — is lined with an orange tarp, with formwork and materials seen on the left. To the right is 11 YV’s west elevation, to which a construction hoist is clinging.
Looking east in August, 2024, 11 YV’s nearly-complete cladding displays an Art Deco-inspired aesthetic. The west elevation features floor-to-ceiling windows divided by pronounced mullions. Step-backs at the 8th and 22nd floors lead to the tapered upper volume. Approximately 20 floors near the top left of the hoist remain bare, like where the hoist rises itself, all awaiting final exterior finishes.
This month, the podium of 11 YV along its east elevation is nearing completion. Behind fencing and a telescopic boom lift is the parking garage entrance, while the residential entrance tis o the right. Above, the second floor features large expanses of glazing where retailers will set up shop. Separating the windows are columns of gradient limestone cladding that rise above a base of granite. White weatherproofing remains exposed where exterior finishes are yet to be applied.
This high angle view looking north gives us a clear view of both developments. On the right, 11 YV stands topped off, with its mechanical penthouse section still bare concrete. The tower's facade is visible with step-backs above the podium and the 8th, 22nd, and 28th floors. The top two residential levels below the mechanical penthouse await their final cladding and glazing. To the left, The Pemberton’s cranes are positioned at the north and south ends of its floor-plate.
Coming closer to The Pemberton, progress appears to be on schedule to reach grade next month. Dense meshes of rebar are seen alongside formwork at the south end of the site. A cement truck is positioned at the north end, with construction materials staged alongside a red excavator to the right.
11 YV stands at 213m, and will house 674 units. The Pemberton will rise to 215.79m, and will add 1,079 units to the Yorkville neighbourhood. Both will bring new retail and new public realm space.
UrbanToronto will continue to follow progress on this development, but in the meantime, you can learn more about it from our Database file, linked below. If you'd like, you can join in on the conversation in the associated Project Forum thread or leave a comment in the space provided on this page.
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