Company Updates
August 13, 2025
Toronto’s East Bayfront has become a showcase of contemporary design and sustainable development. In a feature article, Azure Magazine spotlighted this transformation and the architectural contributions of Danish firm 3XN and its collaborators.
Among the standout buildings is the Aquabella tower, developed by Tridel and Hines with design by 3XN and Kirkor Architects. With its distinctive, multi-textured facade overlooking Lake Ontario, the project exemplifies how thoughtful design and advanced materials can create visually striking and environmentally responsible architecture.
The vision for Aquabella called for a multi-color, non-reflective textured porcelain facade that minimized glare from the lake while achieving a bold, premium aesthetic. The original plan involved cutting and installing over 8,500 individual slats — a process that risked driving costs up by $5–6 million and extending timelines significantly.
To deliver on this ambitious design without compromising on budget, schedule, or quality, Cladify — Mitrex’s sister company — was engaged during the schematic design phase. Working closely with the design and construction teams, Cladify engineered a solution that maintained the design intent while optimizing constructability.
Cladify’s advanced composite cladding systems deliver premium quality, design freedom, and durability — equal to Mitrex’s high standards — with a focus on non-active facade applications, all while also being a sustainable building material.
These ultra-lightweight, impact-resistant, and environmentally responsible panels are ideal for both vertical and horizontal surfaces, available in virtually any material, pattern, or shape. Whether applied as rainscreen, pre-panelized, or unitized systems, Cladify’s solutions help teams:
Cladify and Mitrex are sister companies, offering complementary façade solutions that combine design freedom, durability, and sustainability — tailored to your project’s specific goals.
Together, they provide architects, developers, and builders with unmatched flexibility to achieve both performance and aesthetic excellence.
Check out the full article on Azure here: https://www.azuremagazine.com/article/3xn-toronto-east-bayfront/
Explore how Cladify’s innovative cladding systems — and Mitrex’s complementary active solutions — can bring your vision to life, sustainably and beautifully:
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