Forma East Tower reaches halfway mark

The East Tower of Forma has officially reached its halfway point in Toronto’s Entertainment District, marking a significant milestone for what is set to become one of the city’s newest architectural landmarks.

A joint venture between Great Gulf, Dream Unlimited, and Westdale Properties, the project was designed by the late Frank Gehry of Gehry Partners, with Adamson Associates serving as Architect of Record.

Construction on the 73-storey East Tower officially began in 2023 following the launch of sales in June 2022. The tower will contain 864 residential condominium units and form part of a larger mixed-use development that includes residential, office, institutional, and retail space. Interior spaces throughout the project are being designed by Studio Paolo Ferrari.

As of June 2026, the tower has risen to approximately 37 storeys, while installation of exterior cladding has progressed to roughly 19 storeys.

Forma is characterized by its striking glass and stainless steel facade — which features patterns that create a shimmering effect as sunlight reflects off the angled surfaces at different times throughout the day.

Located at the intersection of King Street West and Ed Mirvish Way, Forma represents the culmination of a vision that dates back more than a decade. 

The project was first announced in the fall of 2012 when David Mirvish revealed plans to partner with Frank Gehry on a transformative development for the site. The original proposal envisioned three towers ranging from 82 to 86 storeys under developer Projectcore.

In 2016, Great Gulf assumed development leadership, later partnering with Dream Unlimited and Westdale Properties. A revised design received approval in 2021, consisting of an 84-storey, 308-metre West Tower and a 73-storey, 263-metre East Tower.

Upon completion, Forma will rank among Toronto’s tallest buildings and will stand as the tallest Frank Gehry-designed buildings in the world.

With the East Tower now halfway to its final height and its distinctive facade beginning to take shape, Forma is steadily transforming Toronto’s skyline and bringing one of the city’s most anticipated architectural projects closer to reality.