Retail

How one dealership design hit a cantilever curve ball for a home run

Grand Touring Automobiles Oakville rendering
Legal limitations on the site of Grand Touring Automobiles’ dealership in Oakville, Ont., forced designers to employ a cantilever design for a second-floor showroom that can be seen from the highway. It also glows at night. (SUPPLIED ILLUSTRATION)
May 31, 2023 12:30 PM

At Toronto-based Grand Touring Automobiles, challenging restrictions on land use gave rise to a unique building concept, potentially paving the way for future retail design, the project’s architect says.

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