The Hampton
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BDP Quadrangle’s work at 101 Roehampton Avenue represents an effective model of rental intensification in Toronto, one that adds much-needed housing while strengthening the existing fabric of the Yonge & Eglinton community.
The project introduces a 38-storey purpose-built rental tower that is carefully integrated with an existing 19-storey 1970s apartment building. In doing so, it delivers 255 new rental homes while preserving and upgrading 128 existing units, a strategy that brings density without displacement and supports the city’s goals for sustainable, community-oriented growth.
Rather than demolishing and rebuilding, the design team chose to build onto the original tower, allowing residents to remain in place throughout construction. The new structure connects at the southwest corner of the existing building, demonstrating a sensitive approach to intensification that respects established communities while contributing to the urgent demand for rental homes.
This strategy reflects a broader evolution in urban development: adapting what already exists, reducing environmental impact and enhancing liveability through thoughtful, context-responsive design.
Architecturally, The Hampton presents a refined and enduring expression. A disciplined punched-window grid is wrapped in a warm palette of patterned precast concrete and brick, creating a sense of solidity and coherence with the surrounding midtown streetscape.
“Our goal was to create a tower that feels grounded in its neighbourhood - a timeless, classy presence that respects the scale and character of Yonge & Eglinton while responding to its growing height and density. We paired this with advanced mechanical systems that elevate resident comfort and energy performance, ensuring a modern rental building designed to stand the test of time.”
Art played a vital role in shaping both the identity of The Hampton and the experience of its public realm. The installation of Tony Cragg’s Points of View: Looking North in the courtyard between the two towers became a defining moment for the project. The stainless-steel sculpture energizes the entry sequence, its interplay of precise geometries and expressive organic forms echoing the dialogue between the original 1970s building and the new tower. More than an architectural accent, the piece serves as a welcoming gesture transforming a transitional space into a shared cultural moment for residents and visitors alike.
The public realm around The Hampton has been designed to strengthen neighbourhood connections. The courtyard facing Roehampton Avenue creates a pedestrian-friendly space to gather, relax and participate in community life, echoing the City of Toronto’s vision for Roehampton as part of a future greenway network.
Building amenities placed at the ground level, fifth level and on the 38th-floor skybar activate the building at multiple elevations and extend the sense of community outward, offering views, terraces and social spaces that knit the project into both its immediate surroundings and the broader skyline.
In its architecture, its strategy of preservation and renewal and its integration of public art, The Hampton sets a meaningful precedent for rental intensification in Toronto. It demonstrates that new density can be introduced thoughtfully, enhancing existing communities, enriching the public realm and expanding the city’s supply of well-designed rental homes.
