This looks like a nice, quality development that is going to fit the local character better than just about anything else I've seen. They are using bricks that mimic (or maybe even are) hand pressed, They have floor to roofline masonry firewalls, the parking is hidden behind and underneath the units, and their scale and shape are a perfect fit with the neighbourhood. I try to change my commute route regularly to swing by these and the "corktowns" to see the progress, and every day they look better.
My understanding is that these will be rented not sold. I notice that there are two front doors per "building", so it looks like they are being split into two units each - upper and lower? I can't seem to find any information about them online. It's really strange to me that there is zero "buzz" about this development as it looks quite impressive.
Sadly, the "corktowns" development down the street, while a very cool design and layout, doesn't seem to match this build quality. The walls between the units are framed, not masonry (no idea how they get away with that for fire separation - especially for freehold townhouses) and they just slathered the entire south wall in stucco, which would be fine if it was a side wall next to another building but it's a corner lot and this faces the street. The parking is also going to be on the front lawns which is always kind of an ugly way to garnish a piece of architecture. That said, the glass windows and doors look great and I imagine there will be lots of light despite the narrow layouts. I assume there is more thought to the interior at the corktowns. I'll reserve judgement til they finish all of the masonry trimwork - I'm hoping they have some tricks up their sleeves for the exteriors.
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