As Architects of Record for Aqualuna, we worked in close partnership with design architects 3XN to realize a highly complex waterfront development that completes KIRKOR’s AOR role across the full Bayside Toronto residential precinct, following Aqualina, Aquavista, and Aquabella, all of which, including Aqualuna, are targeting LEED Platinum certification. As the final and easternmost phase of the master-planned community, Aqualuna not only anchors the site physically but also represents the culmination of a multi-phase design and delivery framework shaped over several years.
The project’s sculpted massing, fluid façade geometry, and stepped terraces demanded intensive coordination between design intent and technical execution, requiring continuous collaboration across consultants, fabricators, and City stakeholders. Embedded within the podium is the City of Toronto Community Centre, adding further programmatic and technical integration to the design and permitting process.
With 3XN based abroad, KIRKOR led the detailed development and Construction Administration phases, ensuring the architectural vision translated accurately into constructible solutions on site. Building on lessons learned through the earlier Bayside phases, we oversaw the resolution of increasingly intricate façade systems, structure‑to‑cladding interfaces, and municipal requirements, while maintaining sensitivity to view corridors and evolving neighbourhood relationships.
