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Scenes from a Hard Hat Tour (or Two)

Construction workers at Context's Market Wharf condos, Toronto
July 27, 2012 5:20 pm | by Craig White | Comments
UrbanToronto feels quite priviledged to be invited to take hard hat tours of projects in this city. We get to see a lot interesting things, and we have learned a lot about building construction ... read more
design

Lanterra's commitment to Public Art continues at Ïce and Burano

Urban Firefly by Vong Phaophanit and Claire Oboussier, at Ïce condos, Toronto
July 19, 2012 5:30 pm | by Craig White | Comments
As Toronto grows, so does its increasingly eclectic and fascinating trove of public art. As proposal after proposal triggers an application for rezoning, with developers typically looking to build ... read more
development

Construction Update: Ice Making an Impact

Ice condos at York Centre, Toronto. Developed by Cadillac Fairview & Lanterra
July 12, 2012 12:40 pm | by Evan Manning | Comments
Like so much of the revision of the city's landscape, the Ice Condos at York Centre is a product of the sustained and strong market demand for condominium units. Rising from one of the few ... read more

Clear Spirit towers above the Distillery while Gooderham Condos prepares to rise

Clear Spirit condos in Toronto by Cityscape, Dundee and architectsAlliance
July 10, 2012 6:30 pm | by Anonymous | Comments
The majority of recent talk regarding the area around Cherry and Mill Streets has been focused on the highly anticipated West Don Lands redevelopment. While we here at UrbanToronto can’t wait to ... read more
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Photo of the Day: Context's Market Wharf

Market Wharf condo, Toronto. Developed by Context, design by architectsAlliance
July 9, 2012 1:00 am | by Evan Manning | Comments
A strength and formality punctuated by playfully askew balconies, the strictness of one is complimented by the exuberance of the other. Drawing inspiration from a similar trend in post-war ... read more
development

Loretto College unveils ambitious plans for 40-storey building at 70 St. Mary Street

70 St. Mary St. Toronto redevelopment proposal, image from architectsAlliance
July 4, 2012 7:00 pm | by Albert Chen | Comments
The University of Toronto has always been a symbolic representation of our city, with it constantly evolving and innovating to meet the needs of the modern world. Rich in history and tradition, ... read more
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Photo of the Day: Bay Street's Burano

Burano Condos, Toronto. Developed by Lanterra, design by architectsAlliance
July 4, 2012 12:00 am | by Evan Manning | Comments
The final installment of a Clewsian trifecta, Lanterra's Burano joins its siblings across the street to form a triangular gateway to the city to its south. Exacting, crisp and clear, the ... read more
development

Four Seasons Prepares For October Opening

Four Seasons Hotel and Condo in Toronto by Menkes and architectsAlliance
June 27, 2012 2:19 pm | by Anonymous | Comments
The much-anticipated Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences has officially announced their opening date as October 5, 2012. The tower topped off a while back, with work on the exterior cladding ... read more
development

Excavation at Theatre Park Nearing Completion

Theatre Park Condos in Toronto by Lamb and Niche Development, architectsAlliance
June 25, 2012 4:33 pm | by Anonymous | Comments
A few weeks ago we had the opportunity to sit down with Brad Lamb of Lamb Development Corporation; the interview was quite popular, in large part due to Lamb's candid discussion of the current ... read more
development

Toronto's "Other" Development: Commercial Projects in Leasing Phase

1 York and 90 Harbour Street in Toronto by Menkes with architectsAlliance
June 22, 2012 1:00 pm | by Anonymous | Comments
The boom we've seen in condominium development is slowly but surely being realized in alternative real estate markets within the downtown core. While we are no doubt seeing growth in the Toronto ... read more
development

The Interview: Prishram Jain of TACT Architecture, Part 2

June 21, 2012 3:30 pm | by Nigel Terpstra | Comments
Last week in Part 1 of our interview with Prishram Jain, principal at TACT Architecture, we learned about Jain's education and early career. This week we delve into how those experiences shape ... read more
development

UrbanToronto Tours Context's Market Wharf

Market Wharf condos Toronto designed by aA for Context Development
June 18, 2012 6:30 pm | by Craig White | Comments
UrbanToronto was recently invited to tour Market Wharf, the 34-storey condominium project by Context Development now just shy of topping-off at Jarvis and the Esplanade. Designed by ... read more
culture

2012 Pug Awards Announced

83 Redpath condos Toronto, image courtesy of &Co Architects
June 14, 2012 8:55 pm | by Nigel Terpstra | Comments
The 2012 Pug Awards were handed out on June 13 in an auditorium at the tiff/Bell Lightbox, last year's winning Commercial/Institutional location. The awards, which measure the public reception of ... read more
development

MYC Condos at Yonge and Davisville Progressing Well

MYC Condos in Toronto by Cresford Developments with architectsAlliance
June 13, 2012 4:33 pm | by Anonymous | Comments
As UrbanToronto's moving date approaches, we thought we'd take one last walk around the neighbourhood to capture the current construction progress of some of the newer developments at Yonge and ... read more
development

Waterlink at Pier 27 Making a Strong Impact on the Central Waterfront

Waterlink at Pier27 in Toronto by Fernbrook/Cityzen, architectsAlliance
June 13, 2012 2:40 pm | by Anonymous | Comments
Waterlink at Pier 27 is making progress at the foot of Yonge Street, with all four buildings now at various levels of construction. Developed by Cityzen and Fernbrook Homes, the four towers will ... read more
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As the Weather Heats Up, The Four Seasons Shows Some Skin

Four Seasons Residences in Toronto by Menkes and architectsAlliance
June 13, 2012 11:14 am | by Anonymous | Comments
Our latest update of Lifetime and Menkes' Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences is brought to us by forum member urbandreamer. As the project gears up for its official opening later this ... read more
development

Photo of the Day: Ice Showing Good Form

Ice Condos at York Centre, Toronto. Developed by Lanterra and Cadillac Fairview.
June 13, 2012 12:00 am | by Evan Manning | Comments
One of an abundance of projects designed by architectsAlliance, the Ice Condos at York Centre are a welcome addition to this burgeoning new district. The favoured firm of developers such as ... read more
development

New 34-Storey Mixed-Use Tower Proposed for 355 Church Street

355 Church Street, Toronto by Deltera, Tridel, architectsAlliance
June 4, 2012 3:35 pm | by Albert Chen | Comments
As our city’s construction boom continues to expand, it's bringing development interest to different areas surrounding the downtown core. A neighbourhood that has seen a considerable amount of new ... read more
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Photo of the Day: X Condos and Couture Cozy Up For the Camera

X Condo and Couture Condo in Toronto by Great Gulf, Monarch Group
May 29, 2012 12:00 am | by Anonymous | Comments
Today's image is brought to us by Forum member Bruvyman, and looks at X Condominium and Couture, both located on Ted Rogers Way, just south of Bloor Street. The towers complement each other better ... read more
culture

Doors Open Toronto: Gardiner Museum, Queen's Park, MaRS, and Regent Park Arts & Cultural Centre

Gardiner Museum, Doors Open Toronto
May 28, 2012 12:14 pm | by Anonymous | Comments
This tour of four Doors Open Toronto venues incorporates not only information about the sites visited, but also nearby or associated developments of interest to UrbanToronto readers. With so much ... read more

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