Corus Quay

Corus Quay is an eight-story glass building at Toronto's waterfront featuring a large atrium with a four-story biofilter wall filled with tropical plants. These plants purify the indoor air throughout the structure naturally.

Completed in 2010, this was the first development in Toronto's waterfront revitalization program. It transformed former industrial land into contemporary commercial space and launched the area's broader renewal.

The building houses three radio stations whose broadcasters work visibly behind glass, making the connection between media production and public space direct and observable. This transparency transforms a typical office into a place where people can watch the creative process unfold.

Located at 25 Dockside Drive right on the water, the building opens toward the waterfront promenade through large glass doors. It is easy to reach on foot from the waterfront path and to explore the surrounding area.

Motorized glass doors about 30 feet tall in the atrium open toward Lake Ontario, connecting the interior directly with the public waterfront promenade. These large-scale doors create an unusual permeability between indoor and outdoor spaces that few office buildings offer.

Location: Toronto

Inception: 2010

Architects: Diamond and Schmitt Architects

Floors above the ground: 8

GPS coordinates: 43.64332,-79.36722

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:48