Blue Diamond at Imperial Plaza Condos

Renowned for their innovatively planned communities, the proudly Toronto-based Diamondcorp’s new development, the Blue Diamond at Imperial Plaza Condos, are highly desirable. Built into a historic church, the developers have put a lot of care and consideration into constructing the state-of-the-art condos at 129 St. Clair Avenue West, in the Yonge and St. Clair neighbourhood. Most important, they made sure to respect the site’s beloved building, designed by Andrew Park in 1912.

Completed in 2018, Diamond + Schmitt and ERA Architects’ design for 129 St. Clair West beautifully incorporates the former Deer Park United Church — a heritage designated structure — into the illustrious 27-storey tower. An artfully staggered arrangement of long balconies gives a rich texture to the building, making for a generally contemporary aesthetic.

At street level, beside gardens and a courtyard both landscaped by Janet Rosenberg and Studio, 129 St. Clair West’ soaring lobby is a showstopping feature. Framed by grand columns, the glass entrance leads into this sophisticated common space, catered to by a 24-hour concierge service.

And that’s just the beginning of the amenities offered. Blue Diamond at Imperial Plaza Condos connects to a common area called “The Imperial Club,” which is spread out over 20,000 square feet. This includes a swimming pool, cardio and weights facilities, as well as an aerobics room and spinning studio. Also on site is a conference room and meeting rooms, a party room and an entertainment lounge, screening rooms. And finally, there are even multiple studios outfitted for creative pursuits, such as recording music.