Located just a short walk west of Dupont Station, ANX has made significant progress since UrbanToronto last assisted in the excavation nearly two years ago. Designed by Teeple Architects for Freed Developments, the path to approval began with a rejected proposal for a 29-story high-rise that eventually became what is being built now. ANX now includes two distinct applications: a 13-story, 150-foot-tall condominium at 328 Dupont Street and a 9-story office building to the east at 318 Dupont Street. Together they are just 90 m from Dupont Station on University Line 1.
Looking north towards ANX designed by Teeple Architects for Freed Developments
Six months after our last update in October 2022, we see that tower crane assembly is underway. The mobile crane and its telescopic boom lift the tower crane parts into position. The crane's driver's cab lies horizontally on a transporter bed and awaits assembly.
Looking northwest at tower crane installation, image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor AlbertC
In this winter scene in January 2023, the tower crane stands over the construction site. A line of formwork can be seen around the base of the crane, indicating preparations for concrete pouring. An orange tarpaulin covers the north and west facades, while to the west the facade of the existing building is being renovated. Support beams extend along the north facade and are anchored at the northwest corner to provide lateral support to the excavation walls.
Looking west at the excavation and restoration of the existing building to the west, image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor adamw523
By August 2023, the adjacent western building at 344 Dupont Street, which will remain at the site according to the planning application, will be renovated with an updated facade. We see insulation and glazing work along the eastern facade as well as floor-to-ceiling windows in the middle of the facade.
Facade work on the east facade of the existing 5-story building at 344 Dupont Street, image by AlbertC, UrbanToronto Forum contributor
Two floors were completed at the beginning of this year. Formwork – and, on the first floor, support rods – provide the necessary support while the concrete slabs harden. The rebar extends upward from the top of the concrete walls and can be connected to the fourth floor rebar when reaching another floor. In the foreground, for an unknown reason, a red excavator sits on Dupont Street, surrounded by safety poles.
Looking north at above-average progress in January 2024, image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor Flonicky
The eastern office side of ANX with higher floors. Of note is the thickness of the second floor slab above the first floor, suggesting that one slab must support more load than others. The renderings call for a setback from Dupont Street to subsequent floors, with the offices having curtain wall glazing. A rectangular column extends vertically at the southeast corner.
Progress on the commercial component at 316-320 Dupont, image by adamw523, UrbanToronto forum contributor
In this current northeast-facing view, we catch up on progress on the residential component. The formwork for the columns and walls on the fifth floor is finished, and the ceiling for the sixth floor is in progress. At street level there is a concrete mixer truck delivering concrete to feed the crane, while the crane above lifts a bucket to where the fresh mix is to be poured.
Progress on the condominium component at 328-332 Dupont Street, image by AlbertC, UrbanToronto Forum contributor
Once completed, the office portion will include five ground-level retail units, while the residential portion will house 118 units.
UrbanToronto will continue to monitor the progress of this development, but in the meantime you can learn more in our database file linked below. If you'd like, you can join the discussion in the associated Project Forum thread or leave a comment in the designated area on this page.
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