TSA Year End BASH 2024

A long-established tradition, the TSA’s annual year-end BASH is an opportunity for the GTA’s architecture and design community to come together and celebrate in unique spaces across our city. No two years are alike, with a new featured venue chosen every year and the party tailored to reflect the design stories behind the building. Great food, delicious drinks and beautiful architecture—there is no better way to celebrate our city and those who shape it.

Attending the BASH is also a great way of supporting the work of the TSA, allowing us to continue to produce programs that promote and celebrate architecture in Toronto and the surrounding region.

Well, well, well… you probably won’t be surprised that this year’s featured venue is the project everyone has been talking about! We are so excited to bring the 2024 BASH to The Well, Toronto’s largest building project of the last 20 years.

Comprising seven different buildings, linked together through a common retail podium, glass-covered pedestrian realm, and five levels below-grade (including an expansion to Toronto’s Deep Lake Water Cooling system), The Well is part of a new wave of mega-sites that are reshaping our city at a large scale. A true collaboration, this mixed-use complex which includes retail, offices and residential has been made possible through the combined efforts of 8 architecture and design practices including Hariri Pontarini Architects (master plan and office), Adamson Associates Architects (executive architect), BDP Quadrangle (retail), CCxA (landscape architect), Wallman Architects (Wellington St. residential), architects-Alliance (Front St. residential), Giannone Petricone Associates (Wellington Market) and Urban Strategies (urban design and planning). The project is highly porous, providing multiple points of entry that seek to connect to the surrounding urban fabric.

The party will be taking place in the lobby of 8 Spadina, the new 36-storey office building that acts as the eastern gateway into the complex. The tower marries modernity with industrial charm, featuring exposed post and beam structure, terraced forms, and macro-scale facade details, as well as a unique off-centre elevator core.

You can learn more about The Well in this piece by Canadian Architect.

6:00 – 7:00 PM | Doors Open + Building Tours*
7:00 – 11:00 PM | Party!

*What TSA event would be complete without a tour? This year we are excited to be offering 3 unique tours exploring different aspects of this massive project: Back-Of-House, The Spine and The Tower. The tours will be led by representatives of three of the practices involved in making this project possible including Hariri Pontarini Architects, Adamson Associates, and BDP Quadrangle.

Limited capacity is available and spots will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. Tours will depart by 6:10 PM sharp and all those interested in attending are asked to arrive at 6:00 PM for sign ups and check in.

Make our year-end party YOUR year-end party!

Get 15% off total ticket price when buying 10 or more tickets, the perfect way to treat your office to a year-end surprise. Reach out to us at [email protected] to get access to the group discount.

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TSA MEMBERS: Don’t forget to use your member discount code for more than 50% off the regular ticket price! You can find the code in the TSA Bulletin and on your Member Dashboard! Not a member yet? Membership is open to everyone and you can join here (student memberships are free!).

TSA BASH 2024—and all our year-round programming—is made possible thanks to the generous support of our sponsors and donors. THANK YOU for making our work possible and helping us share our passion for architecture and design in the Greater Toronto Area!

Interested in supporting the work of the TSA while making your brand visible to thousands of architects and designers across the GTA? Our year-round sponsorship opportunities are still open for this year's BASH and recognition is provided for one full year from the moment you start, so it is never too late to sign up! Check out our 2024 Sponsorship Prospectus for more information.

Is my registration/ticket transferable?

TSA Member Tickets are NON-transferable and valid only for the registered named ticket holder. Non-Member tickets are fully transferable since they are full price. Refunds are available up to 72 hours before the event.

If I am a TSA Member, can I buy tickets for friends or family who are not members, but still pay the Member ticket rate?

Each discounted Member Ticket must be registered to a unique TSA Member (max 1 ticket per TSA Member). All member tickets will be checked against membership lists which means you CANNOT extend your discount to those coming with you.

Not a member yet? General membership is only $65 and includes tons of free and discounted events throughout the year. Click here to join!

Do I have to bring my ticket to the event?

YES! To make check in as easy as possible, please have your ticket displayed on your smartphone for easy scanning. If you don’t have a smartphone, we are able to check in guests using the full name as it appears on the ticket.

Will there be tickets available at the door to purchase?

The TSA BASH often sells out, so we encourage you to purchase your ticket online in order to avoid disappointment. If space is available, very limited tickets will be available at the door. But again, we recommend you get your tickets before they are all gone!

What is the refund policy?

Refunds for online ticket purchases are available up to 72 hours (3 days) before the event. Within 72 hours of the event no refunds will be permitted. To request a refund, please email [email protected].

How do I get to the event on the TTC/GO?

There are a few different options to get to The Well using public transit. You can either take the Spadina or King streetcars to the venue, or walk over from Union Station (approximately 15 minutes). If you are using a taxi or ride-share, The Well has a dedicated traffic loop for drop offs and pickups on Front Street.

Where is the nearest parking?

We highly encourage you to take public transit or bike to this event. If you do need to drive, The Well has underground parking with access ramps off Front Street West and Wellington Street West. Hourly rates can be found here.

Where can I park my bike?

There are a number of bike racks located near entrances to The Well. There is also a large Bike Share Toronto station directly outside this year’s featured space at 8 Spadina Avenue.

Can you store my coat/bag?

Complimentary coat and bag check will be provided. We encourage you to only bring what you need as limited space is available.

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