Hariri Pontarini Architects' Unique Design for 12 Ossington Commercial Building in Toronto
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Kate Mazade
Front-window bakery material. Catches the eye, delivers the goods.
Summary
Hariri Pontarini Architects designed the 12 Ossington commercial building in Toronto with stacked glass boxes on top of brick arches, creating a playful and quirky aesthetic. The building includes a ground-level retail space and three storeys of offices, completed in 2023 to blend seamlessly with its surroundings.
Key quotes
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"Local studio Hariri Pontarini Architects has stacked glass boxes on top of brick arches for the 12 Ossington commercial building in Toronto, Ontario."
"12 Ossington is a 15,790-square-foot building completed in 2023."
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