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New Skyscraper Sets Record for Most Floors in North America

New Skyscraper Sets Record for Most Floors in North America

Summary

The Pinnacle SkyTower in Toronto has become the tallest building in Canada, reaching 106 floors and standing at 352 meters tall. The residential structure is part of a larger development and includes living units, a hotel, and various amenities. It is designed by Hariri Pontarini Architects and features a tapered, 12-sided design.

Key Facts

  • Pinnacle SkyTower reached its top floor, becoming the tallest building in Canada.
  • It stands at 352 meters (about 1,154 feet) and has 106 floors.
  • The building is part of the Pinnacle One Yonge development.
  • The SkyTower includes 985 residential units and a Le Méridien hotel.
  • It features balconies up to the 88th floor and large windows for views of Lake Ontario and Toronto.
  • The design aims to resemble a 12-sided jewel and is one of Canada's first supertall skyscrapers.
  • It surpasses One Bloor West, another tall building in Canada, which is 308.6 meters (about 1,012 feet) tall.

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