Grid Condos

The building at 181 Dundas Street East gets its name from the grid-like pattern of square panes of glass that cover the façade. More interestingly, this soaring glass tower features a tetris-like design on two of its faces: imagine s-shaped pieces exclusively, stacked atop one another (although in a real game this would surely result in a loss). Pedestrians facing the corners of the building will even have the impression that these shapes are 3-dimensional.

Built in 2018, the Grid Condos’ design by Page + Steele / IBI Architects is just competitive enough: while at the end of the day it’s still a glass tower, it manages to stand out from the crowd. The interior common spaces are impressive as well, especially the double-height, hotel-inspired lobby, with elegant stone details.

CentreCourt Developments Inc. — a tried and true developer — oversaw the planning and construction of the Grid Condos. With residents of 528 homes to please, CentreCourt knew they would need plenty of amenities to go around.

Residents of the Grid Condos can work out in the building’s fitness facilities, host a soirée or two in the party room, or hang out on a sunny day in the communal outdoor space. What’s more, the building is also equipped with guest suites, a concierge, and theatre room.

And to top it all off, the building’s “Learning Centre” contains 6,000 square feet of space dedicated to workspace. This makes 181 Dundas East especially ideal for students, freelancers, or anyone who plans to work from home every now and then.