Claridge Icon

Ottawa, ON

Icon, a new condominium in Ottawa, contributes to the revitalization of the capital’s cityscape through smart densification. The development brings a mix of uses to meet existing and future needs of the neighbourhood. At 45 storeys, the tower is one of Ottawa’s tallest, radically transforming the skyline. The project includes ten levels of underground parking, ground floor retail, and two floors of commercial space, with the remainder of the tower dedicated to 320 one-, two-, and three-bedroom units. Located at the intersection of Carling and Preston, the residences overlook Dows Lake, within walking distance of Dows Lake Marina and an O-Train Station, and close to a large urban park.

Project Facts
Client
Claridge Homes
Location
Ottawa, ON
Status
Completed 2022
Size
59,000 sq. ft.
Partner
David Pontarini
Selected Awards

2021 – Greater Ottawa Home Builders Association, Housing Design Award Winner, C3 - High-Rise Apartment (Condo or Rental, 5 storeys or more)

The curved balconies of the residential units create a syncopated vertical rhythm, offering a distinct elevation and further distinguishing the podium.

The design responds to its adjacent streetscapes and landscapes. The lake-facing Carling Street façade steps back at the seventh floor to help define the podium, while along Preston Street, the façade features a five-storey street wall in keeping with the surrounding urban fabric.