New Skyscraper Breaks Historic Record as It Soars Above 100 Storeys
Summary
A new skyscraper in Canada, called the Pinnacle SkyTower, has reached a significant milestone by becoming the first building in the country to exceed 100 storeys. Once finished, it will be Canada's tallest residential building at 106 storeys and approximately 1,154 feet high, making it one of the country's first supertall buildings.Key Facts
- The Pinnacle SkyTower will have 106 storeys and be about 1,154 feet tall.
- It is located in Toronto and developed by Pinnacle International.
- The building is part of the Pinnacle One Yonge development in Toronto's Central Waterfront.
- It will contain over 950 residential units and amenities like a pool, yoga studio, fitness center, and entertainment space.
- The lower twelve floors will house a Le Méridien hotel with 220 rooms.
- The architectural design includes a tapered form with vertical fins and a "flying buttress" detail.
- It will surpass One Bloor West, which will be 85 stories and about 1,012 feet tall, as Canada's tallest building.
- Supertall skyscrapers are defined as buildings at least 984 feet high by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH).
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