Construction Notice #5: Unfinished Arch, Sherbourne Common

June 2026
Fabrication, Installation and Site Management: Eventscape 

 

Temporary closure of Unfinished Arch from June 5 to 12  


Beginning Friday, June 5, final finishes to the concrete pathway will be installed at Unfinished Arch, a public art installation by Rafael Lozano-Hemmer’s studio, Antimodular. 

In addition to the fencing currently installed to protect the newly planted grass while it takes root – this work involves applying the final sealant to the concrete pathway connected to the Water’s Edge Promenade and installing tactile walking surface indicators, an important accessibility feature.  

Residents can expect construction vehicles that will be accessing the site during this period. No road closures are planned, however; short-term impacts on nearby pedestrian pathways may occur. There will be moderate construction noise during working hours. Some vibration may also be felt during drilling.

Hours of construction: weekdays from 7am to 7pm. No weekend or overtime work is planned. In case of a change in plans, residents will be notified in advance of any changes in the working hours. 

The artwork will reopen on Friday, June 12.

 

To ensure public safety throughout the construction period, the following measures will be in place:

  • Sidewalk signage to redirect pedestrian traffic
  • Safety spotters and flaggers to manage equipment access and movement 
     
A large public art arch is activated by the artist and lit up at night

 

Aerial view showing the site location and entrance for Unfinished Arch at the Sherbourne Waterfront Edge, showing the fenced perimeter is 125x100 feet.

Above: Location of Unfinished Arch in Sherbourne Common and Construction Site 

 

Location  

Sherbourne Common (South) is located at Lower Sherbourne Street, south of Queens Quay East. Unfinished Arch will be situated in the southeast corner of the park, adjacent to the Water’s Edge Promenade.
 

Background 


Unfinished Arch by internationally renowned artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer’s studio Antimodular is a large-scale interactive artwork being installed in Sherbourne Common. Situated at the southeast corner of the park, the work is a 9m-high “incomplete” arch that cantilevers dramatically over a distance of 14m. The piece is participatory, and visitors are encouraged to “complete” the arch by touching its floating edge. Once contact is made, the arch illuminates until the participant removes their hands from the piece. 

 

More Information

To learn more about Unfinished Arch, visit our website to read the latest news release. 

 

Questions

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us at info@waterfrontoronto.ca