Address
1 Edgewater Dr, Toronto, ON M5A 0L1
About this Property
Look forward to sunny morning strolls along the boardwalk and indulging in sunsets beneath the tree-lined promenade. Toronto’s next great neighbourhood begins at the water’s edge.
Experience the best of both worlds from suite in Aquavista at Bayside. Live alongside the gorgeous blue vistas of Lake Ontario, while overlooking Bayside’s lush central Aitken Place Park. Stellar views, sumptuous suite finishes and indulgent building amenities are what make Aquavista Toronto’s most desirable new waterfront address.
There’s so much to love about this idyllic location. Walk to Sherbourne Common’s art-infused playground, Aitken Place Park’s green spaces, Sugar Beach, Harbourfront’s myriad cultural offerings and the bustling retail, restaurants and shops along Merchants’ Wharf and the Via Velo.
Amenities
Concierge, Gym, Yoga Room & Sauna
Access to the West Lobby is directly off Merchant’s Wharf and features an elegant seating lounge, Concierge Station, and a sculptural spiral staircase leading to the fitness centre. The East Lobby offers a stylish seating lounge overlooking the adjacent Aitken Place Park. Both elegant entries echo Aquavista’s modern urban architectural design. The complete Health and Fitness Centre with top-of-the-line cardio machines and strength building equipment, dedicated Spinning and Yoga Studios, and his and hers Saunas will likely render your current gym membership redundant.
Theatre
On this level, there’s also a Private Theatre with plush seating surround sound and premium screen — perfect for a movie night with friends.
Party Room
Cue up a game in the Billiards Lounge or gather to watch the game on the flat-screen TV. The Bar and Fireplace area is a cozy place to convene for cocktails. Then move into the Dining area with adjoining Chef’s Kitchen to host a dinner party in great style.
Amenity Terrace
Surrounded by dramatic views of Toronto’s inner harbour. Take a dip in the soothing Infinity Pool; host a gathering beneath the stars; there are firepits, and lounging alcoves to provide privacy and great flow for whatever you have planned.
Aquavista “School of Fish” Installation
Overview
Aquavista is the second remarkable installment of the new Bayside waterfront community in Toronto as one of North America’s largest cities. Inspired by the acclaimed Arquitectoncia in New York City, Aquavista is a modern sculptural building that evokes a sense of luxury.
Rising 12 stories, Aquavista is part of the largest residential revitalization endeavors along Toronto’s inner harbor waterfront. This will be a year-round urban destination, that will combine functionality and architectural distinctiveness with some of Toronto’s best public spaces. The name of the building, Aquavista, pays tribute to the surrounding geography, “Aqua” meaning water, and “Vista” meaning views and/or perspectives.
Goals
Aligned with the harmony of the lavish surroundings, the building’s compelling art installation, School of Fish, was inspired by the topography of the waterfront and cityspace. Honoring the natural landscape, the radiant cityscape and dynamic community.
The lobby sets the stage for the building’s stunning high-impact art program featured throughout the unique and sophisticated public amenities.
Process
The designers worked closely with the fabricators to successfully execute a material made of black metal that closely resembles a fish silhouette. The team worked closely to ensure the material delicately attached to the wire without controlling the natural movement of air that flows through the entrance lobby space. Pre-fabricated segments allowed for speedy installation of less than one week.
Additional Information
As you step inside the lobby, residents and guests are greeted by an eye-catching sculptural installation, titled, “School of Fish”, that balances the public space as an expression of art and contemporary social culture. The inspiration behind, School of Fish, is drawn from Canada’s spectacular natural landscape and the marine life of Toronto’s waterscape. Made from matte black powder coat finish metal, each fish is suspended from the double story space to create the illusion of floating fish clustered together while the textural wall feature acts as a backdrop, emulating the natural ebb and flow of waves. Residents and guests are guided with ease into the subterranean level by the installation as it cascades through the spiral staircase, while down lighting casts abstract shadows creating a silhouette on the floor emulating a school of fish in a swirling pattern. Evoking a sense of calm and tranquility, the installation can be viewed from different angles, above, close up or from below, revealing different perspectives to be experienced.