75 Canterbury Place
A mid-rise residential tower in Toronto’s North York district, The Diamond Condominiums incorporates Ventex louver solutions to support ventilation requirements while maintaining a refined architectural expression suited to a compact urban site.
Overview
Located just west of Yonge Street in North York, The Diamond Condominiums is a 30-storey residential tower designed to deliver high-end urban living within a dense, transit-oriented neighbourhood. The building includes 386 residential units above a three-level podium containing retail space, resident amenities, and a formal lobby and drop-off sequence.
Ventex supplied louver solutions integrated into the building envelope to support air intake and exhaust requirements associated with residential suites, shared amenity spaces, and rooftop mechanical areas. Given the project’s architectural emphasis on clean lines and subtle detailing, louvers were coordinated to remain visually restrained while accommodating the building’s mechanical needs within a relatively tight façade and roof profile.
Working with our Partner
Ventex worked with the project team to coordinate louver integration within a compact site and a façade-driven architectural design. Particular attention was given to locations where ventilation components intersected with visible building surfaces, including podium elevations and rooftop mechanical screening.
Collaboration focused on:
Integrating louvers into a residential façade with minimal visual impact
Coordinating shop drawings to align louver placement with glazing, precast, and architectural fins
Supporting installation sequencing within a constrained urban site with limited staging area
Addressing airflow requirements for residential and shared amenity spaces without compromising design intent
Clear coordination and predictable manufacturing timelines helped support steady installation progress within a busy North York construction environment.
"Ventex was an excellent partner on this project. Their team collaborated closely with site staff and consultants to ensure the louvers integrated smoothly with the building, delivering detailed drawings, quality fabrication, and timely installation while proactively addressing challenges."
Marc Buckley, Senior Project Manager, Ledcor
Results
Ventex louver solutions were successfully incorporated throughout The Diamond Condominiums to support ventilation needs while maintaining a cohesive architectural appearance. The products contributed to a residential tower that balances mechanical performance with a refined exterior expression suited to its neighbourhood context.
Products Used
Verified Ventex and Alumavent models installed across the towers and podium to support intake, exhaust, and pressure-control requirements.
