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significant buildings,” says ERA Archi-
tects Principal Graeme Stewart. “The first
is a noteworthy 1930s collegiate gothic
building by Toronto architect Murry
Brown, designed with New York’s Schul-
tze & Weaver. The second, designed by
Marani & Morris architects is a midcen-
tury example of modern stone office
towers that contribute to the distinctive
character of University Avenue.”
The United includes 224,245 sq. ft. of
commercial office space and 39,320 sq.
ft. of retail space up to the 10th floor
where the 759 residences units begin.
The front door to 481 University leads
to the offices and retail; the residential
condominium entrance will be at 88
Centre Street, offering direct access to
the TTC’s St. Patrick Station from inside
the building.
Added Hofstedter, “481 has a grand and
iconic presence on University Avenue
from Dundas to Centre Streets and is
designated under the Ontario Heritage
Act and listed on the City of Toronto
Inventory of Heritage Properties.”
