Toronto builders face the multiplex riddle: How many doors do you need?
Toronto builders are navigating complex zoning rules and building code requirements as they design multiplexes, leading to varied entrance configurations such as multiple front doors, side entrances, or no front doors at all. The designs are influenced by financial optimization, accessibility concerns, and aesthetic considerations tied to the city's architectural traditions. With over 2,600 multiplex permits issued since 2023, the debate over entrances reflects broader planning challenges around urban density and design.
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Open this photo in gallery:A multiplex building at 367 Howland Ave. in Toronto by builder Greenstreet Flats, design by Craig Race Architecture.Craig Race ArchitectureShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountHere’s a missing middle design riddle crying out for an answer: how many front doors should a multiplex have? Answer: Well, it depends on what you mean by front door. With small-scale builders hustling to take advantage of new-ish zoning rules allowing multiplexes in residential neighbourhoods or on major streets, the architects and contractors designing them have stumbled on quirks in the building code that yield odd configurations.
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