Lago

Lago

Graziani + Corazza Architects Inc.

Lago
Lago

SIZE
500,000 sqft - 1,000,000 sqft

STATUS
Built

YEAR
2017

LOCATION
Toronto, Canada

TYPE
Commercial › RetailResidential › Multi Unit Housing

Lago

Lago was created to reflect the vernacular design of the neighboring cityscapes. Composed of a sleek simple square tower form which rises to 50 storeys in height without any steps or breaks.

The signature feature of the building is the composition of the balcony slabs and glass handrails on the tower's façade.

Lago
Lago

The balconies borrow their geometry from the tower mass and are offset in groups in order to generate a dynamic and intriguing façade.

The balconies contrast the rectilinear shape of the tower and this layer of detail is amplified through the cast of shadows and light. The balconies also introduce a sense of horizontal movement around the tower which further accentuates its square shape and verticality.

Lago
Lago
Lago

Finally the continuous wrap around balconies maximize on panoramic views of Lake Ontario while introducing a distinct and signature geometric form to the waterfront skylines.

It is this dialogue between the architecture and the site that adds a dynamic layer to the Lago design.