NATHAN PHILLIPS SQUARE
Nathan Phillips Square, located in the heart of downtown Toronto, serves as a vibrant civic space and is arguably one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Flanked by the striking Toronto City Hall, the square, named after a former mayor, has become a focal point of urban design since its inauguration in the 1960s. Nathan Phillips Square is a melting pot of events and festivals, reflecting Toronto’s diverse populace. From hosting the annual New Year’s Eve celebrations to various cultural festivals, it embodies the spirit of the city and its people. Economically, the square boosts local businesses and tourism, drawing both locals and tourists alike. In essence, Nathan Phillips Square is not just a physical space; it’s the pulse of Toronto, binding its architectural heritage, cultural mosaic, and economic vigor in one dynamic setting.
Nathan Phillips Square’s vibrant ambiance attracts over 1.8 million visitors annually, hosting
WHERE IS NATHAN PHILLIPS SQUARE LOCATED ?
WHY IS NATHAN PHILLIPS SQUARE IMPORTANT FOR TORONTO ?
The Nathan Phillips Square hosts various social and cultural gatherings throughout the year and is the gathering hotspot for the city. This design intervention aims to preserve and enhance this quality of the square by designing
myriad community and special events
Accessing the NPS
Vision of creating ’THE HORIZON’ :
In embracing this vision, we aspire to amalgamate the concept of plazas and built masses, infusing it with new life and purpose while addressing the challenges of high-density living. Further we aim on seamlessly blending a plaza within a built environment with the desire to create a dynamic, sustainable, and harmonious urban living experience that celebrates both the old and the new entities
Designing the HORIZON with Artificial Intelligence
First Exploration
“ Pedestrian focussed spread out single storeyed structure in the open area before the building , with subterranian levels , Landscaped terrace with viewing area ” Prompt
Desired
VISION and GOALS
Foster a transit-rich, dynamic and inclusive urban space that encourages walking and gathering and gives an opportunity to celebrate the diverse communities of Canadians
Functions and Placements
The HORIZON at Nathan Phillips Square
Interior Views
Structural System
The atrium is a central, open, and well-lit space that connects different levels of the building, offering versatility and visual appeal.
The office spaces are thoughtfully designed with flexible layouts, diffusedl light, to enhance productivity and employee well-being.
In embracing this vision, we aspire to reinvent the very concept of a plaza, infusing it with new life and purpose while addressing the challenges of a high-density downtown