The Rushton Condos

While many builders scale up the size of their projects when working with larger lots in midtown Toronto, the team behind the Rushton Condos, the Goldman Group and Lash Developments, opted otherwise. This was for the benefit of their residents: at 743 St. Clair Avenue West and 270 Rushton Road, this boutique building cultivates an intimate community, often unexpected for such a chic, contemporary condo.

Indeed, at the corner of St. Clair West and Rushton Road, E.I. Richmond Architects’ design for this 9-storey structure is distinctive. Facing the diverse scene along St. Clair, the building catches the eye with its gleaming glass balconies, which wrap around the building.

Following the balconies around to the east face leads to a delightful architectural feature on the Rushton Road side of the building. Where the floor plates end, they almost meet another modern cubic volume — almost meeting being quite crucial here: the clean space kept between these sections projects a sense of growth, as if 734 St. Clair West / 270 Rushton Rd is rising into the air.

This kind of playful contemporary architecture may be the reason why the residents here are so friendly. Or, it could be the convenient commercial space along their building’s ground floor that keeps them so satisfied. But, the happy demeanor of those living at 270 Rushton Rd and 743 St. Clair West may most likely be due to having access to a spectacular set of amenities.

Residents come home to a Bauhaus inspired lobby, and they can work out in the fully-equipped fitness facilities. Additionally, the building contains well appointed rooms for parties, games, and meetings, as well as a catering kitchen — all of which are connected to a spacious south-facing terrace overlooking midtown Toronto’s mature trees, and the city’s skyscrapers in the not-so-far off distance.