TORONTO | Highrise Developments Compilation Thread - Page 63

caltrane74 · #**1241** Posted **Jan 7, 2008, 4:34 PM**

update:

More Winter Shielding being installed at the base.

caltrane74 · #**1242** Posted **Jan 7, 2008, 8:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by talltowers

The latest from PCL..

Current Progress as of Dec 21/07:

The Air Canada Centre (ACC) temporary ramp is complete, commissioned and in use by the Air Canada Centre. All four tower cranes have been erected and the north side of the project is nearing concourse mezzanine level with it’s concrete structure. The project is 6 floors below grade and excavation is now complete. The south west side of the project is complete with slab on grade work while the south east side will be complete early in the new year. Major mechanical and electrical equipment has been ordered and curtain wall approvals have been finalized and curtain wall is in production. Tower window wall approvals are slated for early 2008. The project is currently 80% tendered and design and permits are being released in stages corresponding to construction milestones.

from talltowers on SSC.

caltrane74 · #**1243** Posted **Jan 8, 2008, 2:28 AM**

From Geekaroo on UT

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Originally Posted by Geekaroo

Enjoy

caltrane74 · #**1244** Posted **Jan 8, 2008, 2:47 PM**

The winter shielding at the base will remain, even as the glass is installed on the higher levels.

The base will house a historic facade, hence the need for winter protection for the construction workers who at the moment are exposed to the elements.

caltrane74 · #**1245** Posted **Jan 8, 2008, 3:22 PM**

Core-Jackin'

caltrane74 · #**1246** Posted **Jan 8, 2008, 4:11 PM**

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Originally Posted by yyzer

I think you will be seeing demolition at the site by the end of January, and yes, I believe they have enough firm sales to commence...they still need city approval, but I think that is scheduled for sometime this month?

also, here's a render by elliot over at SSC, which really highlights the size of 1 Bloor E....nice job! This will be a very large building....

courtesy of elliot at SSC and yyzr at UT.

Not under construction, but under the threat of construction, to be sure.

1 Bloor East. (Bloor-Yorkville)

caltrane74 · #**1247** Posted **Jan 8, 2008, 5:19 PM**

more

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Originally Posted by yyzer

current posted this over at SSC...44 storeys in Etobicoke!

Star Tower at Beyond the Sea - Already a glowing success, hurry for pre-construction pricing

Empire Communities’ Star Tower Condominiums is the third and final tower in one of Etobicoke’s most successful waterfront communities, Beyond the Sea. Star Tower has already attracted a wide variety of purchasers from first-time buyers to move-up purchasers, and empty-nesters, all seeking the ultimate in lakeside living, just 10 minutes from downtown. Situated on Lake Shore Boulevard West, just west of Park Lawn Road, Star Tower will be nestled between extensive new public parkland coming to the north, and on the south by the Martin Goodman Trail, a 350-kilometre trail system that winds its way locally through Humber Bay Park and past Mimico Creek. Star Tower will also offer proximity to the many shops and services along The Queensway, plus easy access to the Gardiner Expressway.

“The phenomenal success of Beyond The Sea and now Star Tower can be attributed to the outstanding value found here,” says Paul Golini Jr., Executive Vice-President, “as well as Empire Communities’ singular dedication to providing life-enhancing environments through innovative design, outstanding workmanship and a higher standard of customer care. In fact, Star Tower has proven so successful in its own right, that the awarding-winning presentation centre will close in the new year to make way for the start of construction.”

The National Sales and Marketing Council has just announced its prestigious Silver and Regional winners for the 2008 National Awards competition, The Nationals, which honours new-home sales and marketing by homebuilders, developers, associates, and consultants. The Beyond The Sea presentation centre by munge//leung: design associates has captured Silver in the category “Best Sales Office – Urban” (www.thenationals.com), and Gold Awards will emerge from the Silver Award winners at the Nationals Gala held on February 13, 2008, in Orlando, Florida.

Star Tower’s 44-storey exceptional exterior has been designed by E.I. Richmond Architects, which has created some of the finest high-rise residential offerings in the GTA. Amenities and interiors including the striking limestone and wood paneled lobby with its saltwater aquarium housing exotic sea life and coral, and fireplace are all by international award-winning munge//leung: design associates. Residents will enjoy 24-hour concierge service, plus use of The Blue Water Club – 40,000 sq. ft. of recreational facilities located on the second floor.

Suite appointments include a spacious balcony or terrace (as per plan); engineered wood flooring; imported ceramics; 40-oz. broadloom; individually controlled heating and air conditioning; a gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, ceramic tile backsplash, and munge//leung-designed cabinetry, plus a deluxe stainless steel kitchen appliance package – brand-name 17-cu.-ft. frost-free refrigerator, self-cleaning range, built-in microwave, built-in dishwasher, and an attractive stacked washer/dryer; baths with a soaker tub or large shower (as per plan), cultured marble vanity with integrated basin, and munge//leung-designed cabinetry.

An excellent selection of suites is available that spans the gamut from one-bedroom to two-bedroom-plus-den suites, up to a gracious three-bedroom penthouse with terrace. Suites range in size from 584 to 1,594 sq. ft., and pre-construction pricing starts from the $240’s. Prices include a parking space and six appliances. Maintenance is estimated at 48 cents per square foot (hydro separate). Parking maintenance will run $35 per month per space, and locker maintenance $10 per month per space. First occupancies are slated for spring 2011. Register now for the limited collection of exclusive three-storey townhomes and podium suites coming in the new year.

The presentation centre is located at 2242 Lake Shore Blvd. West. Hours are Monday to Thursday from noon to 7 p.m.; Friday from noon to 6 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call 416-521-7200 or visit www.beyondtheseacondos.com.

caltrane74 · #**1248** Posted **Jan 8, 2008, 5:52 PM**

More..........

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Originally Posted by ONE HUMAN

http://www.500sherbourne.com

caltrane74 · #**1249** Posted **Jan 8, 2008, 5:58 PM**

Some more facts regarding 500 Sherbourne....

Type - High-Rise
Designation - Condominium
Status - Under Construction
Height - 106m 349feet
Floors - 34
Units - 340 suites
Suites - From 56m 2613 feet2 to 232m 22500 feet2
Total Floorspace - 32289m2 347556 feet2
Residential - 32289m2
Location - Sherbourne and Wellesley

caltrane74 · #**1250** Posted **Jan 8, 2008, 6:58 PM**

About the Condo boom....

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Originally Posted by current

Article from the Toronto Star

ANDREW WALLACE/TORONTO STAR

A worker removes a sign to unveil an increase in price for new condos that went up for sale at One Bloor East last month. Almost 90 people took turns camping in a sidewalk lineup outside the sales office.

Condomania hits new heights

Dec 29, 2007 04:30 AM
Gail Swainson
Real Estate Reporter

Final details of Canada's priciest condo are still being firmed up with a buyer from Hong Kong. But it's safe to say that architect Roy Varacalli is working overtime to ensure that all the unnamed businessman's wishes come true in a $25million penthouse suite at One Bloor East.

In the year of the condo – people camped out on the sidewalks to buy them, sales eclipsed those of regular houses for the first time and prices kept soaring – One Bloor garnered most of the attention.

The 7,500-square-foot suite at the building will take up the entire 80th floor and features a 360-degree bird's-eye view of the city. Renderings, which fit the mould of what some in the industry call "real estate pornography," show the so-called infinity edge indoor pool that has a glass wall overlooking Toronto's downtown on one end.

The suite also features five outdoor terraces with heated floors, three bedrooms, library, music room, two kitchens, a walk-in wine cellar, cold storage closet for furs and his-and-hers ensuite master baths. Hers has a steam shower with heated floors, fireplace, wine fridge and imported Italian soaker tub fronting a solid glass wall.

Varacalli also says a few metres will be added to the building's distinctive rooftop "wings," to ensure that it's the tallest residential building in the city at 282 metres high.

That would trump the spired Trump tower, which – despite being cut from 70 to 57 storeys this year – claims to be Toronto's tallest planned residential building at 281.88 metres. The $25 million price tag also trumps the reported $20-million tab for the penthouse at the Trump tower, a record set earlier in the year.

http://www.thestar.com/living/article/288614

caltrane74 · #**1251** Posted **Jan 8, 2008, 8:00 PM**

This time I have the thread right...

from voxpopulicosmicum on UT

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Originally Posted by voxpopulicosmicum

Just went to one of Adam Vaughan's Ward 20 development proposal meetings. This meeting was to have featured proposals for 3 properties on Queen between Simcoe and Peter: 215, 226 and 335 Queen Street West. The 335 Queen presenters cancelled at the last minute, but apparently already have Ctte of Adjument approval for a boutique hotel.

The proposal for 215 Queen W was designed (and presented) by Dermot Sweeney of & Co. architects. The site, directly across from the new Canada Life tower, is currently home to the 100x100 ft. surface parking lot on the south side of Queen immediately adjacent to the CIBC branch at the SW corner of Queen and Simcoe. The proposal is for a 15-storey LEED platinum office building with 2-storey retail at its base.

There are too many green details to fully enumerate right now, but generally the building will reflect the technologies being employed by & Co. at other office buildings it has done (eg. Microsoft) or is doing (eg. Royal Bank building beside the CBC and Telus Tower by the ACC). Unfortunately, despite the site's proximity to Enwave's Simcoe/Adelaide plant, the 215 Queen proposal does not envision incorporating Enwave into the building's HVAC system.

The north (Queen St.) and south (laneway) faces are all glass, while the east and west faces appear to be some kind of textured metal. Although the building is bound on both sides by party wall constraints, the renderings show that the east face will have some windows (with internal sprinklers to protect the CIBC heritage building against fire) and the west wall will have no windows per se and will instead house the elevator shafts and stairwells. The stairwells, running up the south end of the west face, will be encased in glass that is to act as a "green chimney" that will naturally capture and re-utilize the buidling's hot-air exhaust.

I hope to have renderings and floor plans up tomorrow.

caltrane74 · #**1252** Posted **Jan 8, 2008, 9:40 PM**

Four Season's Hotel added into the rendering.....

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Originally Posted by 3Dementia

OK Cal..... continuing the game of elevation "add on", here's 4 Seasons relative to 1 Bloor East. This is the 55 storey elevation however I believe the shorter tower is now knocked substantially (25 storeys?) from this elevation.

Skorji · #**1253** Posted **Jan 8, 2008, 10:24 PM**

What is that semi-transparent building beside 1 Bloor? I have never seen that before.

caltrane74 · #**1254** Posted **Jan 9, 2008, 2:13 PM**

its just a vision building. It's not proposed or u/c

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Originally Posted by drum118

Notice the crank column going up under the 3rd tier of steel bean and columns going up this week.

More panels arriving today under 2 police escort and a over width sign truck following them up Yonge. The panel say they weigh 3890kg each from the marking on them. Once this section is enclose, it will cheaper to heat was well, the worker will not need their winter coat on to work. It will help help to keep the steel warm when they start the pouring of the concrete floors. These panel will rise as the work move up until the spring when the good warm weather shows. Took a few minutes to clear the intersection of traffic to allow the truck to turn off Yonge.

something from drum over at UT