Murano, Toronto facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Murano |
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South Tower
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| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Type | Residential Retail |
| Location | 825 Bay Street Toronto, Ontario |
| Coordinates | 43°39′44″N 79°23′10″W / 43.662097°N 79.386027°W |
| Estimated completion | 2010 |
| Height | |
| Antenna spire | 140 m (460 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 45, 35 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Peter Clewes of architectsAlliance |
| Developer | Lanterra |
Murano Condominiums is a large building complex in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It has two tall towers where people live. You can find it on Bay Street, close to College Street. This area is known as the Discovery District.
The North tower was finished in late 2008 or early 2009. The South tower was completed in 2010. Both towers are connected by a two-story base. This base has shops and fun places for residents. It also features a garden on the roof and a cool glass art piece.
The Design of Murano Condominiums
The Murano complex was designed by Peter Clewes from a company called architectsAlliance. The idea behind its design was to mix art, building style, and glass. It was even marketed as a "fusion of art, architecture and glass."
The city planners in Toronto felt that Murano, along with a nearby building called Burano, made the streets look much better. Other buildings in Toronto designed by Peter Clewes include SP!RE and Casa Condominio Residenza.
Solving a Construction Challenge
After the buildings were finished, a problem came up. Some glass panels on the balconies started to break and fall. This happened several times, even on very hot days. For safety, streets nearby sometimes had to be closed.
For example, on July 6, 2012, a very hot day, Grosvenor Street was closed. The entrance to the North tower lobby was also closed for a while. To fix this, the developers decided to replace all the balcony glass. They used a stronger type of glass called laminated glass. This new glass was also sealed to the balconies. This step helped make the buildings safe for everyone.
