The James residential and commercial development, Scrivener Square, Toronto
Project Specifications:
Client: Aldershot Landscape Contractors
Location: Scrivener Square / The James, Toronto, Ontario
Granite: Charcoal, Caledonia, Crystal Black and Antique Rose
Status: Under Development
We’re always interested to see how Canadian cities continue to evolve, here at HGH.
So when Aldershot Landscape Contractors – a company we have a long and loyal partnership with – approached us to supply the granite for The James at Scrivener Square development, we were excited to get involved.
Located in Toronto’s Summerhill neighbourhood, The James is an exciting new residential and commercial development – due for completion in 2027.
But more than that, the project will create a new community destination in the form of new pedestrian connections, public gathering spaces, landscaping, and a town square designed to bring people together.
To help bring this vision to life, we were asked to supply the granite pavers, cobbles, and curbs that will run through the environment – working alongside Aldershot Landscape Contractors and CCxA Landscape Architecture.
Image credit Erich Nelson
Granite as the Thread Connecting the Site
One of the aspects we found most interesting about this project was how the architects wanted to use granite to help unify the development.
Rather than being confined to a single plaza or streetscape, the granite paving design extends throughout the site, linking public spaces, pedestrian routes, landscaped areas, and gathering places.
As architects CCxA describe it, the granite paving acts like a carpet, extending through Scrivener Square and beyond to create a more connected and pedestrian-friendly environment.
Supplying Granite for a Complex Urban Environment
We worked closely alongside Aldershot Landscape Contractors to supply the granite materials required throughout the project.
Our scope included:
- Granite pavers
- Granite cobbles
- Granite curb elements
To achieve the desired appearance, the project HGH supplied Charcoal, Caledonia, Crystal Black and Antique Rose granite, blending domestic and imported stone to create a cohesive and durable finish across the site.
Material consistency was particularly important given the scale of the development and the way the paving extends across multiple public and semi-public spaces.
How Granite is Made for Life in the City
From daily commuters and shoppers to residents and visitors, public spaces see a lot of use – and the James will be no different.
The granite selected for this project was chosen for both its aesthetic appeal and its ability to handle the demands of a busy urban environment.
Durable, low maintenance, and built to last, it will help support this new community space for many years to come.
Image credit The James
Helping Shape Toronto’s Evolving Public Spaces
Projects like The James demonstrate how granite can contribute to more than just individual buildings.
By helping define streetscapes, plazas, gathering spaces, and pedestrian connections, granite plays an important role in shaping how people experience a place.
We’re proud to have supplied the granite for this project and as construction progresses, we’re excited to see this new community hub continue to take shape in the heart of Summerhill.
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