Zigg Condos

The aptly named residences at 223 St. Clair Avenue West, the Zigg Condos, evoke thoughts of uniqueness, or even oddity. The development, brought to Toronto by the Madison Group and Fieldgate Homes, is in fact delightfully distinctive, thanks to the designs provided by Kirkor Architects & Planners. Where these homes do resemble other successful residential developments is in their high standards and luxurious atmospheres.

Located on the border of prestigious Forest Hill North and the Casa Loma neighbourhood, the Zigg Condos was completed in 2018. The 11 storey edifice took its inspiration (for its aesthetics as well as its name) from ancient Mayan ziggurats. The tiered nature of the sturdy ancient structures provided the template for the condos’ south-facing series of terraces. And yet, thanks to gleaming glass walls, the façade still feels unmistakably contemporary and state-of-the-art.

Moreover, the condo features a modern arrangement of contrasting white and black panels, framing grand windows and private outdoor alcoves with sophistication. Other than the stepped terraces mentioned earlier, the south side of the building is decidedly more streamlined and sleek.

Bringing the whole design of the building together are the wood exterior finishes, which wrap around the building at street level as well as along the uppermost floor. A brilliant touch, these rich natural materials both look stylish and subtly signal the vibrancy of life found inside the building.

And things really come alive inside the common amenities at the Zigg Condos. On the first floor, there’s a two-storey fireplace lobby lounge, watched over by a concierge service. The building also features a gym and and multiple entertaining rooms – for games, movie screenings, and dining with guests – complete with a gourmet kitchen.

Finally, on the top level, while there’s a small common bar area inside, this isn’t the main attraction. Rather, the piece de resistance is the spacious terrace that extends outward from this bar. Overlooking the neighbourhood and the skyscrapers in the not-so-far-off distance, plenty of seating areas are outfitted for get-togethers of all sorts: recliners for sunbathing, dining tables and bistro style seating beside a barbecue area for dining al fresco, plus a lounge comfortably set within a trellis and an outdoor firepit.