TORONTO TWIN TOWER (T3)

Overview

Twin Tower Toronto (T3) proposes a rethinking of residential high-rise living on Toronto’s evolving waterfront—moving beyond conventional vertical repetition toward a dynamic, three-dimensional megastructure.

The project is conceived as a pair of 39-storey towers composed of stacked and rotated volumes, forming a sculptural presence within the skyline while maintaining efficiency and buildability.

The Idea

Typical residential towers rely on repetition—stacked floor plates with minimal variation.

T3 challenges this model by organizing the building as a series of three-storey “vertical neighborhoods”, each expressed as a distinct volume within the overall composition.

This approach creates:

• A more legible scale within a high-rise form

• Opportunities for variation in outdoor space and unit typologies

• A dynamic architectural identity that evolves across the height of the tower

The System

The towers are formed by 13 stacked volumes (“boxes”), each spanning three levels.

These volumes are:

• Slightly rotated and offset

• Structurally aligned within a consistent core system

• Organized to maintain efficient vertical circulation and servicing

Rather than arbitrary form-making, the geometry is controlled—balancing expression with repetition and constructability.

Design Strategy

The project operates at two scales simultaneously:

Urban Scale

• A sculptural skyline presence marking the waterfront edge

• A pair of towers that read as a unified composition rather than isolated objects

• Variation in silhouette to break down perceived height and mass

Human Scale

• Grouping units into identifiable clusters (“vertical neighborhoods”)

• Opportunities for shared terraces and outdoor spaces at each stacked volume

• Enhanced visual connection between interior life and the city

Envelope & Material Expression

The façade reinforces the volumetric logic of the project.

• Glass and metal panels articulate each stacked volume

• Subtle shifts in depth and alignment emphasize rotation and stacking

• The envelope acts as a continuous skin while revealing the internal organization

The result is a building that reads as both cohesive and layered.

Buildability Considerations

While formally expressive, the project is grounded in practical logic:

• Repetition within the three-storey modules supports construction efficiency

• A consistent structural grid and core system anchors the composition

• Rotations are controlled to avoid excessive structural complexity

This ensures the proposal remains within the realm of feasible high-rise construction, not just a conceptual exercise.

Outcome

• A distinct architectural identity within Toronto’s waterfront skyline

• A scalable system for rethinking high-rise residential typologies

• Increased spatial quality through variation and clustering

• A balance between expression, efficiency, and constructability

Project Type

High-Rise Residential
Waterfront Development
Concept / Prototype

Key Takeaway

Twin Tower (T3) explores how high-rise housing can move beyond repetition—introducing hierarchy, identity, and spatial diversity into vertical living without compromising efficiency.

PROJECT DETAILS

Client: Private

Stage: Schematic Design

Architect: Iman Raeisi

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Area: 32,760 sqm