Batay-Csorba Architects

Batay-Csorba Architects Toronto based Architecture and Interior Design Firm specializing in design at all scales

Excited to announce the ground breaking of our 3239 Dundas Rental Property with
05/22/2026

Excited to announce the ground breaking of our 3239 Dundas Rental Property with

So happy to be in Banff to attend and lecture at this years Banff Sessions Conference for the Alberta Association of Arc...
05/01/2026

So happy to be in Banff to attend and lecture at this years Banff Sessions Conference for the Alberta Association of Architects

  

As one approaches 3231 Dundas, the building’s scale transitions deliberately to a more intimate, pedestrian-oriented exp...
04/09/2026

As one approaches 3231 Dundas, the building’s scale transitions deliberately to a more intimate, pedestrian-oriented experience. The residential and commercial entrances are designed at a human scale, with lowered glazing and a carefully articulated façade composed of shaped brick elements. These brick details frame and distinguish each entrance, subtly establishing a clear hierarchy and identity for the individual entry points while maintaining cohesion across the streetscape.
A series of blade canopies project from the façade to mark each doorway, providing both shelter and visual cues to guide visitors toward the entrances.
At ground level, the material palette further reinforces this welcoming gesture: brick pavers used within the lobby flooring extend outward beyond the building setbacks, continuing across the forecourt and toward the public sidewalk. This continuity of material blurs the threshold between public and private space, creating a gradual transition that invites pedestrians into the building while strengthening the connection between the architecture and the surrounding urban realm.
Upon entering the residential lobby, visitors encounter an interior that clearly expresses and extends the architectural language of the building. Far from sterile, the design embraces authentic raw materials, rich textures, and soft, approachable colours that create an atmosphere of warmth and familiarity. Rather than functioning as a purely transitional or underused space, the lobby is conceived as an active and welcoming environment. Café tables and generous upholstered seating introduce a relaxed, social character reminiscent of a neighbourhood coffee shop, encouraging residents and guests to linger.

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264 Jane Street
Toronto, ON
M6S3Z2

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+14165242003

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