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Love Park injects curves, colour and whimsy into the rectilinear concrete fortress of downtown Toronto. The space induces visitors to slow down and make themselves at home thanks to a wisteria-covered trellis that invites contemplation, a series of bronze animal sculptures that reward exploration and a set of movable furniture that conveys trust and a sense of public ownership. Perhaps the most charming symbol is the heart-shaped pond in the middle of the park, with its wraparound red mosaic seating and a central island home to a magnificent catalpa tree that’s long existed at the site.

Team: Claude Cormier (CCxA), Marc Hallé (CCxA) with Carlos Portillo and Yannick Roberge (CCxA); Pat Hanson, Vanessa Abram and Raymond Chow (gh3*); Charles Ormsby and Madina Guillerm (Arup)