Symtech is proud to announce that we have been awarded the Design Assist Electrical Contract for the Portland Commons. This is a cutting-edge 15-storey commercial development, located in the heart of Toronto’s King West neighborhood. This will be an industry-leading 560,000 sq. ft. high-performance building designed with a focus on employee wellness, technology, and sustainability, while offering customizable tenant and employee experiences. From corporate branding opportunities and private lobbies, to dedicated elevators and multiple private terraces, Portland Commons defines innovative workspaces.
At the intersection of Front Street West and Portland Street, this building seamlessly integrates modern aesthetics with the existing Toronto heritage buildings. Designed by the award-winning Sweeny&Co. Architects, the development was designed specifically to provide the best-in-class high-performance workplace with comfort, health and safety, and productivity.
Portland Commons is designed with sustainability at its forefront, targeting LEED Platinum Core & Shell certification, WiredScore Platinum certification, SmartScore certification, and WELL Gold certification. Green roofs are put in place to aid in air purification, lower building energy costs, increase urban biodiversity, reduce stormwater runoff, and improve stream water quality.
Symtech will be responsible for the electrical and ICAT scope – assisting in design development and value engineering to minimize project risk and maximize the value for dollar expenditures. Symtech will plan, procure, execute, and commission all electrical systems, smart (ACMS, VMS, intercom, lighting control) systems, life safety systems, emergency power systems, and network infrastructure.