The Design District · Now Registering • 41 Wilson St, Downtown Hamilton — VIP Pricing & Floor Plans The Design District · Now Registering • 41 Wilson St, Downtown Hamilton — VIP Pricing & Floor Plans The Design District · Now Registering • 41 Wilson St, Downtown Hamilton — VIP Pricing & Floor Plans

Downtown Hamilton · Under Construction · VIP Access Open

Design
District

Three towers. One landmark. Hamilton, elevated.

Interiors
Burdifilek
Furnishings
Louis Vuitton
Architecture
Arcadis
Transit
5-min walk to the LRT

A three-tower, 931-suite condominium community by EMBLEM Developments at 41 Wilson Street — designed to a standard downtown Hamilton has never seen, and priced to get in before the LRT changes everything.

Suites From the $400s*  Studios to 3 Bed + Den  Extended Deposit Structure  Award-Winning Design  Tarion Warranty

Now Booking VIP Appointments

Hundreds of purchasers have registered for VIP access — suite allocation and appointments are handled strictly in registration order.

At a Glance

The Design District — quick facts

Three 31-storey towers rising at the corner of Wilson and Hughson in Hamilton's Beasley neighbourhood — 931 suites, world-class interior design, luxury-house furnishings in every amenity space, and the city's new LRT a five-minute walk from the lobby.

Starting PriceFrom the $400s*
Address41 Wilson St, Hamilton
Building3 Towers · 31 Storeys
Suites931 Residences
LayoutsStudio to 3 Bed + Den
Sizes369 – 1,007 sq ft
DeveloperEMBLEM Developments
InteriorsBurdifilek
Amenities15,000+ sq ft
TransitLRT · 2 GO Stations
Walk Score97 / 100
StatusUnder Construction

*Pricing, specifications and incentives are subject to change without notice and are confirmed in writing at the time of purchase.

The Building

A landmark for a city on the rise.

Great cities are remembered by their skylines. Hamilton is about to get a new silhouette: three glass towers stepping up from a podium of shops and a double-height lobby at 41 Wilson Street, in the heart of a downtown that is adding transit, jobs and cultural investment faster than anywhere else in Ontario.

EMBLEM Developments has assembled a team you would normally expect in Toronto's most exclusive addresses — Arcadis on the architecture, Burdifilek on every interior, and Louis Vuitton pieces furnishing the shared spaces — and brought it to a price point downtown Hamilton has never seen paired with this level of finish.

Rendering of the double-height lobby with stone columns, a lounge seating area and a large artwork on the wall
The Lobby — a gallery-like arrival hall, curated by Burdifilek.

Design

Nothing in Hamilton compares.

Interiors.

Burdifilek approaches a residence the way it approaches a flagship boutique — proportion, material and light before decoration. Expect stone, warm metals and considered lighting from the lobby to your front door.

Furnishings.

Louis Vuitton objects and furniture appear throughout the amenity collection, an arrangement no other Hamilton building offers. Shared spaces here feel like a private club, not a common room.

Connectivity.

The building sits at the crossroads of Hamilton's transit future: the LRT line, two GO stations and the airport are all minutes away, with a Walk Score of 97 at the door.

Rendering of the glass towers of The Design District rising above tree-lined Wilson Street at dusk
Three towers, stepped podium, glass and bronze.
Rendering of the outdoor pool terrace at night with loungers, cabanas and the city skyline beyond
The Pool Terrace — an outdoor room above the city.

Watch

See the vision in motion

Still from The Design District project film

The official project film — architecture, interiors and the Hamilton story, in three minutes.

Recognition

Judged the best in the country before a single suite was occupied.

International Property Awards — Best Residential High-Rise Development, Canada, 2024–2025 Best Residential High-Rise Development in Canada

International Property Awards, 2024–25 — selected by an independent panel of more than 80 industry experts for design, quality, innovation and sustainability.

The Nationals award statuette Multi-Category Winner, North America

Honoured across several categories at The Nationals, the continent's largest new-home sales and marketing awards.

Ontario Home Builders' Association Awards of Distinction trophy Best Suite Design Finalist

Ontario Home Builders' Association Awards of Distinction, 2023.

Amenities

15,000 square feet of private club.

Indoors and out, the amenity collection is planned as a sequence of rooms rather than a checklist — each one designed by Burdifilek and furnished with Louis Vuitton pieces, so the spaces you share are finished to a higher standard than most people's living rooms.

Outdoor Pool Terrace

A landscaped pool deck with loungers and cabanas, open to the skyline.

Fitness Centre

A fully equipped gym for strength and cardio, steps from the elevator.

Yoga & Movement Studio

A quiet, light-filled room for yoga, stretching and meditation.

Co-Working Lounge

Work-from-home, without working from home — desks, booths and meeting space.

Party & Dining Rooms

Entertain at scale in a lounge and private dining room with catering kitchen.

BBQ & Fire Terraces

Outdoor dining and fire-side lounges for long summer evenings.

Dog Run & Pet Spa

Room for four-legged residents to run, and a spot to clean up afterwards.

Gallery Lobby

Double-height arrival with concierge, lounge seating and curated art.

Rendering of the rooftop lounge terrace at sunset with fire tables, sofas and a covered dining pavilion
The Sky Lounge — fire tables, a dining pavilion and the sunset.

Suites & Floor Plans

Studios to three-bedroom homes, from the $400s.

Every layout is planned for how people actually live — efficient studios for first-time buyers and investors, one-bedroom-plus-den plans that work as a real home office, and family-sized two- and three-bedroom suites with proper dining space.

LayoutApprox. Size
Studio369 – 381 sq ft
1 Bedroom464 – 603 sq ft
1 Bedroom + Den475 – 604 sq ft
2 Bedroom631 – 793 sq ft
2 Bedroom + Den837 – 1,011 sq ft
3 Bedroom833 – 948 sq ft
3 Bedroom + Den981 – 1,007 sq ft

Sizes are approximate and vary by tower and floor. Register for the full floor plan collection and current availability.

The Design District — Documents

  • Floor Plan Collection (all 3 towers)PDF
  • Current Price ListPDF
  • Deposit Structure & IncentivesPDF
  • Features & FinishesPDF
  • Amenity & Design BrochurePDF
  • Hamilton Investment ReportPDF

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Limited Allocation · VIP Release

Find the suite, the floor and the view that fit.

Get the complete price list and floor plan package — free, and before the public.

Location

Hamilton, connected.

41 Wilson Street sits at the point where every piece of Hamilton's transit plan meets: the new LRT line, both GO stations and the HSR bus network — with James Street North's restaurants, galleries and the Farmers' Market a short stroll away.

  • Hamilton LRT (future stop)5 min walk
  • Hamilton GO Centre3 min drive · 11 min walk
  • West Harbour GO Station3 min drive · 12 min walk
  • Hamilton Farmers' Market & Jackson SquareWalkable
  • McMaster University15 min
  • Hamilton International Airport20 min
  • Burlington & the QEW15 min
  • Downtown Toronto (via GO)~60 min
97Walk Score
85Transit Score
93Bike Score
Map of downtown Hamilton showing The Design District relative to the LRT line, GO Transit and HSR bus routes
The LRT, two GO stations and the HSR network, all within minutes.
Map of points of interest around The Design District, including restaurants, bars, museums and entertainment venues
Restaurants, cafés, museums and nightlife within a short walk.

In the neighbourhood

  • James Street North
  • Hamilton Farmers' Market
  • Jackson Square
  • Art Gallery of Hamilton
  • FirstOntario Centre
  • FirstOntario Concert Hall
  • Gore Park
  • Bayfront Park & Waterfront Trail
  • Hamilton Convention Centre
  • McMaster Downtown Campus
  • St. Joseph's Healthcare
  • Pier 8 & West Harbour
  • Supercrawl
  • Dundurn Castle
  • Hamilton Public Library

Investment

Now is the time.

Hamilton has quietly become one of Canada's most diversified urban economies — a top-five tech-talent market, a university city, a working port and a growing arts scene — and the public money now flowing into transit, digital infrastructure and entertainment is the kind that re-rates a downtown for decades.

0Tech Talent MarketRanked among Canada's top five
0New ResidentsProjected population growth
0New JobsProjected employment growth
0Condo Units ProposedFuture market supply
Aerial rendering of Hamilton's West Harbour with new mid-rise buildings, parkland and the bay
West Harbour — the waterfront neighbourhood being rebuilt minutes from the front door.

More than $4 billion committed to new infrastructure:

$3.4B

Hamilton LRT

A 14-kilometre, 17-stop light-rail line from McMaster University through downtown to Eastgate Square, targeted for completion around 2027 — with a stop a five-minute walk from The Design District.

$500M

Downtown Entertainment District

A city-backed overhaul of FirstOntario Centre, the FirstOntario Concert Hall, the Hamilton Convention Centre and the Art Gallery of Hamilton, all within walking distance.

$400M

Bell Digital Infrastructure

The largest telecommunications investment in the city's history, wiring downtown Hamilton for the next generation of employers and residents.

$140M

West Harbour Redevelopment

A mixed-use, transit-supportive waterfront neighbourhood with new housing, offices, retail and public space on Hamilton's bay.

The Team

Built by EMBLEM Developments

EMBLEM is one of the fastest-growing high-rise developers in the Greater Toronto Area, with a portfolio focused on design-led residential towers. The Design District brings that track record — and a team of internationally recognized partners — to downtown Hamilton.

4,588+Residences in the portfolio
4.18M+Square feet under development
$3.6B+Total development value

Arcadis — Architecture

A global design and engineering practice with 3,500+ professionals across 60+ offices, shaping cities in more than 100 countries.

Burdifilek — Interiors

The Toronto studio whose retail and residential work defines the look of some of the world's most valuable luxury brands.

Tarion Warranty

Every suite is covered by Ontario's new-home warranty program for deposit protection and construction defects.

VIP Access

What registrants receive first

The Design District is selling now. Registering through this page puts you on the priority list for the current release — the price list, floor plans, deposit structure and incentives are sent in registration order, ahead of the public.

  • Current price list across all three towers
  • Complete floor plan collection, studio to 3 bed + den
  • Extended deposit structure and purchaser incentives
  • Priority worksheet submission for suite allocation
  • A VIP appointment with a sales representative
  • Construction and occupancy updates as they are released

Latest

Design District updates

Awards

Named Canada's best residential high-rise development

The International Property Awards judged The Design District the top residential high-rise in the country for 2024–25 — a first for a Hamilton condominium, and a signal of where the downtown market is heading.

Transit

Hamilton LRT construction is under way

The $3.4-billion, 17-stop line will run from McMaster University to Eastgate Square through the downtown core, with a stop a short walk from 41 Wilson Street — the kind of transit access that has historically lifted values along every GTA rail corridor.

Design

Louis Vuitton furnishings come to a Hamilton condominium

In a collaboration without precedent in the city, the amenity spaces at The Design District are being furnished with Louis Vuitton pieces, layered over interiors by Burdifilek.

Answers

Frequently asked questions

What is The Design District?

A landmark condominium community by EMBLEM Developments at 41 Wilson Street in downtown Hamilton — three 31-storey towers with 931 suites, architecture by Arcadis, interiors by Burdifilek and amenity spaces furnished with Louis Vuitton pieces.

Where exactly is it located?

At the corner of Wilson and Hughson Streets in Hamilton's Beasley neighbourhood, a block from James Street North. It is a five-minute walk to the future LRT stop and about three minutes by car to both Hamilton GO Centre and West Harbour GO, with a Walk Score of 97.

What suite types are offered?

Studios, one-bedroom and one-plus-den, two-bedroom and two-plus-den, and three-bedroom and three-plus-den layouts, ranging from roughly 369 to just over 1,000 square feet. Register for the full floor plan collection and current availability.

What is the starting price?

Suite pricing starts from the $400s. Register to receive the official price list, the current deposit structure and any purchaser incentives in effect.

What is the deposit structure?

The Design District offers an extended, staged deposit structure with a modest amount due on signing and the balance spread over time. The current schedule and any incentives are provided to registrants in writing.

Is the project under construction?

Yes. Construction is under way at 41 Wilson Street. Registrants receive construction progress and the latest occupancy timeline as it is released.

What amenities are included?

Roughly 15,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenities: an outdoor pool terrace, fitness centre, yoga studio, co-working lounge, party and dining rooms, barbecue and fire terraces, a dog run and a double-height gallery lobby.

Who is the developer?

EMBLEM Developments — one of the fastest-growing high-rise developers in the GTA, with more than 4,500 residences and $3.6 billion in development value across its portfolio. Every suite is protected by the Tarion new home warranty.

Is parking or a locker available?

Parking and locker availability and pricing vary by suite and release. Register and we will send you the current details along with the price list.

How do I get VIP access?

Complete the registration form on this page, or use “Book an Appointment” to request a VIP visit. Every request is confirmed by e-mail and handled in registration order.

Priority Registration

Register for VIP access

Receive the price list, floor plans, deposit structure and incentives for The Design District — before the public, in registration order.

Floor PlansStudios to 3 bed + den, all three towers
From the $400sExtended deposit structure
Transit HubLRT, two GO stations, Walk Score 97

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