Rising to
the Occasion

From a blank canvas to a sought-after location: the art and architecture stories behind 777 Bay.

Architecture

In Good Company

This unique mixed-use complex dates back to the mid-1970s. 777 Bay’s timeless 30-storey mirrored-glass tower was designed by architects at Webb Zerafa Menkes—now WZMH.

The internationally-renowned Canadian firm also conceived the CN Tower, the Royal Bank Plaza, and several other landmark buildings in other cities across Canada and worldwide.

Placemaking

A Sense of Legacy

777 Bay is part of the award-winning College Park Redevelopment Project.

Phased over almost twenty years, this master plan transformed a 5.3 ha downtown city block into a high-density, mixed-use development, notable for its significant private development and for creating a major urban public space for the city of Toronto.

Today’s 777 Bay

New Beginnings

Following the purchase of 777 Bay, Property & Leasing Manager and co-owner Canderel worked with co-owners CPC and TDAM to build on the office and retail complex’s legacy, reuniting 777 Bay with its original creators at WZMH Architects.

Along with lighting experts at Mulvey & Banani, WZMH conceived a new architectural language as it transformed 30,000+ SF of office lobby and retail areas. The result is a series of open spaces that feel airy and luminous and create a powerful contemporary image that reflects 777 Bay’s timeless quality.

The main lobby’s elegant glass frame layered over Carrera Marble walls greets people as they approach.
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Wood panels floating over the wall fold into the elevator lobby ceiling, reflect directionality and provide a warm accent.
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Elevators in the central atrium are boxed within glass shafts rising through the space into the skylight.
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Backlit panels, frosted mirrors and cove lighting complement the different levels of reflectivity of the material palette.
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Black metal coves throughout MRKTS@777’s ceiling act as an accent and help organize electrical and mechanical services.
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Continuous sliding and fixed glass panels streamline storefronts along the MRKTS@777, providing light and subtle interior frontage.
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Art

The Three Watchmen

Robert Davidson is a leading figure in the renaissance of Haida Art and culture. The Three Watchmen at 777 Bay was his first public commission.

A Northwest Coast native who’s also of Haida descent, Davidson works with several media. Widely recognized as a master carver of totem poles and masks, his creative interpretation of the traditional Haida form is unparalleled.