Urban Infill Fourplex

This speculative project is a forward-looking exploration of urban development possibilities for Toronto, designed to meet the needs of a growing city while aligning with emerging planning frameworks and building standards. It examines the potential of a standard Toronto Avenue lot under the assumptions that the Avenues Study will be adopted into the Toronto Zoning By-law and that Single Point Access Stairs will be incorporated into the Ontario Building Code.

Envisioned as a compact five-story building, this design features four residential floors of full-floor units, each served by a single stair and elevator, emphasizing efficiency and space utilization. A rooftop deck with mechanical facilities maximizes both function and recreational space within the urban footprint, providing future residents with private outdoor amenities in a dense setting.

At street level, a flexible ground floor layout allows for either full-floor retail or office use, supporting the local economy and encouraging pedestrian activity. This project exemplifies forward-thinking urbanism, offering a model for sustainable growth that balances residential, commercial, and community needs within a single structure.