Nobu Residences is a “Tuning Fork in the Sky”
Two towers by Teeple Architects are set to elevate Toronto’s skyline to luxurious new heights
Celebrities teetering on the red carpet at TIFF will be steps away from the luxury hotel, residences ,and restaurant Nobu, by the eponymous Japanese chef. Situated on Mercer Street, two mirror-image 49-storey towers will soar above the former Pilkington Glass Factory, contrasting with the Art Deco heritage building.
Chief architect Stephen Teeple likens Nobu’s silhouette, overlaid with a slanting grid pattern, to a “tuning fork in the sky.” The perforated black aluminum frame and tinted bronze windows are sure to resonate with passerby. Another local talent, Studio Munge, brings a slatted wood podium – wrapped around a wish-granting looking pond – to a central terrace visible only from suites on high.
Update: Although the Nobu Hotel and residences won’t open until Spring 2025, legendary Japanese chef Nobu Matsuhisa and Academy Award-winning actor Robert De Niro have already launched the Nobu Restaurant, solidifying Toronto’s status as a global dining hotspot.
