The Element is a 24-story, 354-suite condominium located at 20 Blue Jays Way, north of Front Street. The building is precast concrete accenting the lower floors, anchored by a circular column of glass and steel. Element is part of Tridel’s “Naturally Better” program, designed to offer residents an environmentally sustainable and energy efficient building. Element [...]
Entries from December 2006
ELEMENT – 20 BLUE JAYS WAY
December 30th, 2006 · Comments Off
Tags: 100 Hot New Developments · Green Bldg. · Mid-Rise
VERVE – WELLESLEY STREET EAST
December 30th, 2006 · Comments Off
Verve is a 39-story, 344-suite glass and precast concrete point tower located on Wellesley Street, east of Jarvis. The Verve tower is connected to a 7-storey structure with 86 loft units by a two-storey lobby with translucent light panels that change colours throughout the day.
Verve is part of Tridel’s “Naturally Better” program, designed to offer [...]
Tags: 100 Hot New Developments · Hi-Rise · Lo-Rise · Lofts [soft]
ZIP CONDOS AND LOFTS – 14 STRACHAN AVENUE
December 30th, 2006 · Comments Off
Zip Condos and Lofts is a 24-story glass, brick and pre-cast building, located at 14 Strachan Avenue, south of King Street West. Its podium features retail stores, recreational facilities and panoramic views.
Zip Condos is part of Liberty Village, which blends century-old buildings and vintage landmarks with its new high-rise residential neighbours. Just steps to [...]
Tags: 100 Hot New Developments · Hi-Rise · Lofts [soft]
BATTERY PARK AT LIBERTY VILLAGE – 14 STRACHAN AVENUE
December 30th, 2006 · Comments Off
Battery Park is a 23-storey, 316 suite condominium tower at 14 Strachan Avenue, just south of King Street. The 316 suiteshave sweeping panoramic views of the city and the water.
Battery Park is part of Liberty Village, which blends century-old buildings and vintage landmarks with its new high-rise residential neighbours. Walk to work, or explore the [...]
Tags: 100 Hot New Developments · Hi-Rise · Lofts [soft]
MURANO CONDOMINIUM – 37 Grosvenor and 38 Grenville
December 27th, 2006 · Comments Off
Inspired by Italian Murano glass, Murano Condominium is a complex of 2 towers rising from a 2-story podium featuring recreational amenities above retail shopping. With the 35-story North Tower already completed, the 41-story South Tower will boast 397 suites ranging from flats to penthouses with each suite having exciting city and/or lake views from expansive [...]
Tags: 100 Hot New Developments · Hi-Rise
76 SHUTER STREET
December 27th, 2006 · Comments Off
76 Shuter Street is a 15-story, 124 suite boutique condo, located downtown on Shuter Street just east of Yonge. 76 Shuter Street is steps to the subway, Eaton Centre, City Hall, Ryerson University and the St. Lawrence Market. Its exterior is precast concrete, creamy-coloured stucco and all units have large windows.
Reported amenities:
24-hour concierge
Fitness studio
Demonstration [...]
Tags: 100 Hot New Developments · Mid-Rise
CASA CONDOMINIO RESIDENZA – 33 CHARLES STREET EAST
December 27th, 2006 · Comments Off
Casa Condominio Residenza is a tower of glass, over a 45-story steel frame, located in the heart of downtown at 33 Charles Street East just east of Yonge. Its showpiece is the contrasting 5-story podium housing the lobby and year-round recreation amenities.
All of Casa Condominio Residenza’s 440 units have floor to ceiling windows with [...]
Tags: 100 Hot New Developments · Hi-Rise
LONDON ON THE ESPLANADE CONDOS – 38 THE ESLPLANADE
December 27th, 2006 · Comments Off
London on the Esplanade is a complex with 2 towers located at located at 38 The Esplanade, close to the corner of Front Street and Yonge Street. The East Tower is 33 stories and is mostly glass with wide terraces and balconies, while the West Tower is 15 stories of glass and brick.
The towers are [...]
Tags: 100 Hot New Developments · Hi-Rise
THE MALTHOUSE LOFT TOWNS – OLD BREWERY LANE
December 27th, 2006 · Comments Off
The Malthouse Loft Towns is an exclusive enclave of 10 loft towns designated as live/work space, located on Old Brewey Lane off if River Street just north of Queen Street East, in historic Corktown. Each 3-story townhome has loft features, including 10′ high ceilings on each level, and exposed brick from the original 19th century [...]
Tags: 100 Hot New Developments · Lo-Rise · Lofts [hard & conversion]
MADISON AVENUE LOFTS – 376 MACPHERSON AVENUE
December 27th, 2006 · Comments Off
Madison Avenue Lofts is a 20-story, 252-unit loft conversion located at 376 MacPherson Avenue in the Annex, at the foot of Casa Loma, near Spadina Road and Dupont Street.
This former Toronto Hydro building has preserved the original industrial integrity and art deco architecture and combined it with modern elements of 12-foot high glass windows and [...]
Tags: 100 Hot New Developments · Lo-Rise · Lofts [hard & conversion]
EAST LOFTS – 275 KING STREET EAST
December 26th, 2006 · Comments Off
East Lofts is a 13-storey loft building containing 129 units of 1- and 2-story condos, lofts and penthouse suites, located at 275 King Street East, east of Sherbourne Street.
Designed by Peter Clewes of architectsAlliance, East Lofts’ structure is glass, steel and brick. East Lofts is close to the Financial District, Union Station and the [...]
Tags: 100 Hot New Developments · Lofts [soft] · Mid-Rise
952 KINGSTON ROAD
December 17th, 2006 · Comments Off
This building is a conversion of a 1940’s movie theatre and pool hall into a 6-floor, 26-suite modern art deco residence, situated at 952 Kingston Road, just east of Victoria Park Avenue, in the upscale Upper Beaches area.
Reported amenities:
Residents have the opportunity to plan their own interior living spaces around built-in amenities and features
Private roof [...]
Tags: 100 Hot New Developments · Lo-Rise · Lofts [soft]
RIVERSIDE LOFTS – 747 QUEEN STREET EAST
December 17th, 2006 · Comments Off
Riverside Lofts is a boutique building with 12 units, located in Riverside on Queen Street East, just east of Broadview. Riverside has a well established commercial district and strong historic ties with the surrounding South Riverdale neighbourhoods.
Reported amenities:
Pre-wired for telephone and cable
Private balconies with gas bib
Telephone-style intercom
Developer: Streetcar Developments Inc.
Links:
Riverside Lofts official website: www.streetcar.ca
Google map [...]
Tags: 100 Hot New Developments · Lo-Rise · Lofts [soft]
EDGE LOFTS – 625 QUEEN STREET EAST
December 17th, 2006 · Comments Off
Edge Lofts is a 6-storey precast concrete and glass building with 66 suites is on the site of a former garage, located on Queen Street East at the Don Valley Parkway, the edge of both Corktown and Riverside. Easily accessible to Queen Street East shops, coffee houses and restaurants. All units have 10 foot high [...]
Tags: 100 Hot New Developments · Lo-Rise · Lofts [soft]
QUEEN CITY VINEGAR CO. LOFTS – 19 RIVER STREET
December 17th, 2006 · Comments Off
Queen City Vinegar Co. Lofts is a 5-storey, 38 unit conversion of a century old warehouse, located at 19 River Street, north of Queen Street East, in historic Corktown. The building is a blend of modern and vintage elements, maintaining the original 1907 brick and grand entrance.
Reported amenities:
Telephone security system
Pre-wired for telephone and cable
Indoor parking
Storage [...]
Tags: 100 Hot New Developments · Lo-Rise · Lofts [hard & conversion]
