Claridge Icon facts for kids
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The Claridge Icon under construction in November 2019.
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| General information | |
| Status | Topped-out |
| Address | 505 Preston Street |
| Town or city | Ottawa |
| Country | Canada |
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| Groundbreaking | 2014 |
| Topped-out | 2019 |
| Estimated completion | 2021 |
| Height | 143 m (469 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 45 |
| Floor area | 22,047 m2 (237,310 sq ft) |
| Grounds | 1,646 m2 (17,720 sq ft) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architecture firm | Hariri Pontarini Architects |
| Developer | Claridge Homes |
| Engineer | Smith + Andersen |
| Main contractor | Bellai Brothers Construction |
| Other information | |
| Number of units | 250 |
| Parking | 303 |
The Claridge Icon is a very tall apartment building in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It has 45 floors and is located where Carling Avenue and Preston Street meet in an area called Little Italy. When the main structure was finished in 2019 (this is called topped out), it became the tallest building in Ottawa since 1971. It also became the tallest building in the wider Ottawa-Gatineau area since 1978.
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Building the Claridge Icon
The Claridge Icon was designed by a company called Hariri Pontarini Architects. It was built by Claridge Homes.
Construction Challenges
Building such a tall structure is a big project. During its construction, there were some delays. For example, work was paused for about a year starting in March 2016. It was also stopped again briefly in March 2018. Despite these challenges, the building continued to rise.
What's Inside the Claridge Icon?
The Claridge Icon has 250 apartment units. These homes come in many different sizes.
Cool Features and Amenities
Residents living in the Claridge Icon can enjoy many special features. These are called amenities. They include a fitness center for exercising and a yoga studio. There is also a movie theatre and rooms for parties. You can find an indoor swimming pool and a sauna. The building also has a boardroom, guest suites for visitors, and shops on the ground floor. A 24-hour concierge is available to help residents.
