By Samantha Vecchiarelli
Set upon a 13-acre stretch of Toronto’s waterfront, between Lower Sherbourne Street and Parliament Street, Aqualuna is one of four condominium developments redefining lakeside living. With its sculptural curves, sweeping terraces and expansive lake views, this is the final and most luxurious addition to Toronto’s transformative Bayside community. Blending world-class design with meaningful local collaboration, Aqualuna brings a thoughtfully integrated vision to life along the shimmering shores of Lake Ontario.
Samson Fung, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Tridel, tells the story of Aqualuna as the final chapter in a journey that began over a decade ago. Building on years of carefully planned design, market insight, and a growing appetite for luxury living by the lake, Aqualuna has made the most of its waterfront setting. “Since bringing phase one, Aqualina, to the market, to introducing the last phase Aqualuna, sizes have doubled, and we’ve really leaned into this sense of luxury,” says Fung, referring to enhanced architectural input and suite sizes of each developmental phase. “It just made total sense for this community.”
Fung notes that leading architectural firms participated in an international design competition, marking a deliberate effort to incorporate diverse perspectives in the selection of an architect. In a fusion of global talent and local partnerships, two local firms and two international firms were tasked with creating designs that maximized water views while integrating as much outdoor terrace space as possible. “Collaborating with Danish architecture firm 3XN brought forward a fresh, unique design and colour palette,” Fung says. “Working with Waterfront Toronto also helped the whole vision come together, allowing it to feel fully supported.”
That spirit of collaboration, paired with a bold architectural approach and the ability to elegantly elevate everyday living, is what ultimately shapes Aqualuna’s identity, firmly establishing it as a waterfront landmark. For instance, the balconies are designed in a wave-like pattern, mindfully reflecting the movement of Lake Ontario.
Aqualuna’s interiors, designed by II BY IV DESIGN, also reflect a deep commitment to refinement, where sculpturally scalloped architecture is echoed through soft curves, custom millwork and a tactile, light-filled palette. Every detail emulates a quietly luxurious, intentionally crafted experience that balances beauty, livability and environmental responsibility. “Our first three phases were successful in creating an established waterfront community, and this one [Aqualuna] really took it up another notch,” explains Fung, emphasizing how these thoughtful architectural elements will stand the test of time.
This longstanding commitment to design and livability is echoed throughout the broader Bayside Toronto development by Hines and Tridel. With more than two million square feet of residential, commercial, retail and public space, it has become a model for urban regeneration. As the final phase of Toronto’s east waterfront transformation, Aqualuna doesn’t just complete Bayside; it seamlessly elevates it. Through a combination of world-class architecture, thoughtful placemaking, and a deep connection to its surroundings, Aqualuna represents the pinnacle of luxury lakefront living in Toronto.