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This skyscraper is set to become the tallest building in Canada

2020-01-17 73 Dailymotion

TORONTO — Supertall skyscraper "The One" is set to become the tallest building in Canada at 309 meters once it is completed in Toronto later this year.<br /><br />The mixed-use development is designed by British architecture firm Foster + Partners and Canadian design firm Core Architects.<br /><br />The skyscraper's exterior consists of multiple champagne-hued rectangular blocks stacked on top of one another. The tower's facade has two diagonal columns with diagonal bracing on each side of the building.<br /><br />Residents will be able to see the diagonal bracing through their window as they look out to the city.<br /><br />The top of the skyscraper will feature a green space with trees, according to Urban Toronto. The 85-story tower will include retail stores, restaurants, hotels and apartments.<br /><br />Toronto currently has 67 skyscrapers and is set to add 31 more to its skyline. An additional 59 skyscrapers have been proposed by architects and design firms. <br /><br />According to data from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, this will make Toronto home to the second highest number of skyscrapers in North America.<br /><br />Chicago currently has 126 skyscrapers while 19 other skyscrapers are either under construction or have been proposed for the city.

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