TORONTO | Bisha Hotel and Residences | 137 M / 449 FT | 41 FLOORS

[Innsertnamehere]

http://i350.photobucket.com/albums/q438/Solaris_Metrogate/56BlueJays_east.jpg

source (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=32681816&postcount=1)

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w299/Jaye101_2007/Renderings/56BlueJaysWay.jpg

source (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=32689800&postcount=6)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4123/4888162205_0bd3fb0697_b.jpg

source (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=61933859&postcount=49)

current state of the site:

http://urbantoronto.ca/picoftheday/images/BishaP1160822.jpg

source (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=61908381&postcount=33)

as posted in the elevation drawing, this is located at 56 blue jays way.

more information here:

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=814690

[caltrane74]

Thats for creating this thread...

Just too much going on to keep track of it all.

[Infernal_Elf]

this highrise is abit to old designed id say.

i think it should hawe a more modern and intresting look and design because its rather low. it would definetly make it stand out abit wich id say its important for a hotel.

[caltrane74]

Urban Toronto's coverage of Bisha Hotel & Residence (http://bisha.com/) by Lifetime Developments (http://www.lifetimedevelopments.com/) and Ink Entertainment (http://www.ink-00.com/) continues into the glamorous model suite by Munge Leung (http://www.mungeleung.com/) showcasing the myriad luxury appointments in Bisha's 332 private residences.

Text by Doug Convoy, Photos and Illustrations Courtesy of Lifetime Developments and Ink Entertainment

http://urbantoronto.ca/picoftheday/images/13BishaSuiteCorridorDetail.jpg


Located on floors 10 to 39, condominium suites range in size from 379 square feet to over 2,500 square feet and feature nine foot, exposed concrete ceilings; designer-selected pre-finished engineered flooring; signature flat slab doors or sliders; contemporary profile painted wood baseboards, door frames and casings; and designer-selected door handles and hardware.

http://urbantoronto.ca/picoftheday/images/17BishaModelLivingRM750.jpg

http://urbantoronto.ca/picoftheday/images/15BishaModelOA.jpg


High-tech kitchens include custom cabinetry by Munge Leung, natural stone countertops and backsplashes, stainless steel undermount sink, stainless steel appliances, and designer-selected hardware and lighting.

http://urbantoronto.ca/picoftheday/images/BishaDiningToKitchen.jpg

http://urbantoronto.ca/picoftheday/images/16BishaModelDiningKitchen750.jpg

http://urbantoronto.ca/picoftheday/images/14BishaModelDetail.jpg

http://urbantoronto.ca/picoftheday/images/20BishaMasterBDRMDetail.jpg

http://urbantoronto.ca/picoftheday/images/BishaMaster.jpg


Spa-like master bathrooms contain Munge Leung-designed cabinetry; natural stone flooring, tiles and countertops; white porcelain plumbing fixtures; soaker tub and/or separate frameless glass shower; and chrome accessory package.

http://urbantoronto.ca/picoftheday/images/BishaMasterBath.jpg

http://urbantoronto.ca/picoftheday/images/19BishaPowderRMDetail.jpg

http://urbantoronto.ca/picoftheday/images/18BishaDen.jpg

http://urbantoronto.ca/picoftheday/images/BishaDen.jpg


Bisha residences integrate state-of-the-art technology including pre-wiring for cable TV, high-speed Internet access and telephones; individual thermostat for temperature control in each suite; and emergency voice communications system and smoke and carbon monoxide detector in each suite. Prices run from the mid-$300,000’s to over $1.5 million.

Bisha Hotel & Residence, a unique niche-luxury brand originating in Toronto, embodies the energy, passion, and ambition of its creators and designers perhaps more than any other development project in the city today. Urban Toronto will continue to track its progress in the months and years ahead as it builds upon this city's growing sophistication and excitement. So, stay tuned.

More information on this one from UT

[caltrane74]

Apparently this development might be on the bubble, if for some unseen consequence of the economy tanking.

[Nouvellecosse]

this highrise is abit to old designed id say.

i think it should hawe a more modern and intresting look and design because its rather low. it would definetly make it stand out abit wich id say its important for a hotel.But almost every current development in Toronto (and much of the world) is trying to be modern. I'd say that they way to get a development to stand out is to not piggy back on current trends.

That said, I'm not 100% sold on the styles I'm seeing either, mainly because there's too much going on for such small spaces. Designs like these require large rooms with grand architectural features too look their best. Shoe-horning these elaborate designs into such small spaces doesn't look natural. It seems like the walls, floors and ceiling are just broken up into too many competing colours and textures.

Actually I think my criticism is that I'd rather see the design be more modern and less PoMo.

[caltrane74]

I see your point. But in the context of the design and location and function of this building, I don't agree with you.

[isaidso]

But almost every current development in Toronto (and much of the world) is trying to be modern. I'd say that they way to get a development to stand out is to not piggy back on current trends.

That said, I'm not 100% sold on the styles I'm seeing either, mainly because there's too much going on for such small spaces. Designs like these require large rooms with grand architectural features too look their best. Shoe-horning these elaborate designs into such small spaces doesn't look natural. It seems like the walls, floors and ceiling are just broken up into too many competing colours and textures.

Actually I think my criticism is that I'd rather see the design be more modern and less PoMo.

I imagine we'll see more of these over the top, hyper textured interiors. Todays generation find most things far too bland, boring, and pedestrian. They crave more visual interest. I wouldn't mind a departure from the conservatism of the past. I've had enough of beige on beige on beige.

[caltrane74]

Saw that Bisha is going to be the centre of a new hub intersection at King and Peter...

on blogto

http://www.blogto.com/city/2011/01/is_king_and_peter_torontos_next_hub_intersection/

Is King and Peter Toronto's next hub intersection?


[img]http://www.blogto.com/upload/2011/01/20110123-KingPeter_NEcorner.jpg
http://www.blogto.com/upload/2011/01/20110123-KingPeter_SEcorner.jpg
http://www.blogto.com/upload/2011/01/20110123-KingPeter_Bisha_site.jpg

When he unveiled the plans for the Bisha hotel and condo complex late last year, clubland impresario Charles Khabouth predicted that the intersection of King West and Peter streets would be at the centre of a new downtown core, to no small derision. The idea stuck with me, however, and I decided to take a look at the crossroads to imagine just what will be happening here in the next few years that might be feeding Khabouth's optimism - besides owning a hotel in the vicinity.

King West and Peter was, for many years, the border between the modest redevelopment of the theatre district and the nether land of dusty warehouses and garment trade sweatshops, presided over by the old Westinghouse building, a minor architectural gem thanks mostly to the lines of stone ornamentation that redeem this otherwise unremarkable brick box. The arrival in 1990 of the infamous and architecturally unloved Holiday Inn on the northeast corner - now the more upscale Hyatt Regency - marked the beginning of downtown bursting its borders westward, and the last 15 years have seen the intersection ringed with new hotels, condos, office conversions of the old warehouses, and commercial high-rises like the RBC Dexia building.

[Complex01]

I like it. Looks nice...

[caltrane74]

Yeah, I do too!

But the thing is, if the market even catches a slight cold, I have a feeling this project is dead.

[caltrane74]

I was right.... the sales on this project are not living up to expectations...

What now? - guess they have sold around 30%, but that's far from what they need before they can move forward with this tower. I'll check in again in April or May and see how this one is going.

[James2390]

I love the base of this. Looks wonderful. :)

[caltrane74]

I read yesterday, that this condo is breaking sales records. So there you go, one source says something, another something else.

[caltrane74]

I love the base of this. Looks wonderful. :)

I like the crown.

Now to see when construction begins if it remains as is... or suffers the fate of being cheapened out of the design.

[caltrane74]

Scoop. Final rooftop render.


http://urbantoronto.ca/picoftheday/images/BISHA_FINAL-ROOFTOP-REND775.jpg

Posted today at www.urbantoronto.ca

[yaletown_fella]

Any word of a rumored start date?

[caltrane74]

Most likely fall or winter 2011.

Kabouth has sold about 60% so I've heard.

[caltrane74]

Cannot obtain current sales numbers, so I'll stick with 60% for now.

But there are new interior renderings...

http://www.innewhomes.com/files/application/S8FRCUVFHZ631AM/bisha-condo(3).png


Bisha Hotel & Residences is a 41 floor new condo community in Toronto from Lifetime Developments. Condos for sale range in size from 376ft to 1,600ft. Condos for sale range in price from $293,900 to $1,500,000. Bisha Hotel & Residences has a total of 332 units and is scheduled for completion sometime in 2014.

Bisha is the newest private-label hotel and residences brand to originate in Toronto since Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts was introduced in the 1960s. Created by Lifetime Developments and Ink Entertainment, Bisha offers the best in architecture and interior design, art, cuisine, music and culture.

http://www.innewhomes.com/new-condo-community/?sKey=S8FRCUVFHZ631AM

[yaletown_fella]

Most likely fall or winter 2011.

Kabouth has sold about 60% so I've heard.

Or they've been so overwhelmed by sales they need some time to catch their breath, like GG @ 1 Bloor ;)
Thanks for the interior pics, these units look really nice.

[caltrane74]

No problem man!

We still need to talk about SEO/mobile APPS/ Google Android/ Apple / RIM/ Windows 7
Advertising etc, etc, etc.

Plus I want you to tell me about your side business, cause I have a few commission checks that I will need to invest coming this week, and next month.

[caltrane74]

This one could be under construction by the end of the year. No word yet on a Hotel to manage the property for disco boy.

[caltrane74]

Looks like construction on the Bisha Hotel could start this year.

It's 42 floors I believe.

This thread was way in the back, looks like end of the year for start-up...some updated info from DCN......http://dcnonl.com/cgi-bin/top10.pl?rm=show_top10_project&id=f7adaec90e0325ba678a7910818915cdcd4ff378&projectid=9115762&region=ontario

CONDOMINIUM, HOTEL BUILDING, RETAIL
Proj: 9115762-5
Toronto, Metro Toronto Reg ON
NEGOTIATED/WORKING DRAWINGS

Bisha hotel & Residences, 56 Blue Jays Way, south of Queen St, M5V
$60,000,000 est
Start: January, 2012 Complete: June, 2013

Note:
Working drawings are underway. City council approvals for site plan and rezoning are in place. Owner anticipates starting site servicing by the end of 2011. Further update fall 2011.
www.bisha.com

Project:
cast-in-place concrete structural frame, fuel fired heating system, proposed construction of a mixed-use, hotel and condominium building. The project will be building on the site of the Diesel Playhouse Theatre at 56 Blue Jays Way, and will incorporate the original structure. Amenities will feature a 24-hour café, two restaurants, and a rooftop swimming pool.

Scope:
200,000 square feet; 42 storeys; 350 units

http://urbanrealtytoronto.com/wordpressimages/bisha.JPG

[yaletown_fella]

Many forumers over at UT were complaining about the gaudy interiors. I think the interiors are pretty cool and reflect the sheer excitement of the entertainment district.
NBA stars don't call us White Vegas for nothing!

[caltrane74]

White Vegas? That the first time I've heard that one.

:)

[caltrane74]

http://homesandcondosblog.com/home/bisha-hotel-and-residences-80-percent-sold-3254.html

80% Sold! - So far so good.

[Innsertnamehere]

looks like you were wrong about slow sales...

[caltrane74]

oh, ok.. I guess I was ?

[caltrane74]

urbandreamer said this one might start early 2012 - I had read something regarding a fall 2011 start, from the developer.

Either way its all good.

[caltrane74]

Article from the Globe and Mail.

Lenny Kravitz is helping with the design of Bisha

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/home-and-garden/real-estate/real-estate-development/qa-lenny-kravitz-hired-to-help-design-toronto-condo/article2249207/?utm_medium=Feeds%3A%20RSS%2FAtom&utm_source=Life&utm_content=2249207

[yaletown_fella]

^^ Thanks for all the updates Cal

..Just when I thought this project couldn't get any more swagurious :)

[caltrane74]

This building will be " Party Central " in more ways than one when it's up and running.

Looking for a construction start this spring.

[yaletown_fella]

That's a pretty reasonable start date.

Bisha sounds ok but I think they should change the name to " Playboy Sky Palace "

Just my 2 cents...

[caltrane74]

That's a pretty reasonable start date.

Bisha sounds ok but I think they should change the name to " Playboy Sky Palace "

Just my 2 cents...


Save that one for Harbour View Estates - just down the road.

RCMP looking into this now..

http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/RCMP+asked+probe+Gadhafi+Toronto+condo+report/5870915/story.html

[caltrane74]

Application: Partial Permit Status: Not Started

Location: 56 BLUE JAYS WAY
TORONTO ON M5V 2G3

Ward 20: Trinity-Spadina

Application#: 11 331561 SHO 00 PP Accepted Date: Dec 29, 2011

Project: Mixed Use/Res w Non Res Partial Permit - Shoring

Description: Part Permit - Proposal to construct a 41 sty mixed use building consisting of a condo (floors 9-39 with 344 units), hotel (ground-8th & roof top amenities), ground floor restaurant, and 6 levels of below grade parking.


___________________


Shoring app for Bisha!!

[Andrewjm3D]

Good I hope they start soon, I've always loved this tower. It had a great Promo video as well.

0OLoJqJ7aDw

[caltrane74]

That is a nice video!!!

Looks a bit like claymation or anime!

[caltrane74]

Street Smarts: T.O. Entertainment District redux

According to Urbanation, the fourth quarter of 2011 saw 13 projects with 5,377 units under construction in the Entertainment District, 10 projects (3,529 units) under construction and marketing, and another 18 applications (7,011 units) proposed. The numbers of projects is slightly up compared to the end of 2010 though the 2011 projects boast substantially more units. Under-construction projects grew by 34% (1,350 units) annually while applications grew by 21% and 1,209 units year-over-year.


Besides the influx of full-time residents, the residential construction will also add a new lineup of stores, restaurants and services that will add tremendous value to the ’hood.

“When all of the development is completed — though I don’t think it will ever be fully completed because it’s an ongoing thing — the good thing is our streets will be aligned with a lot of great at-grade retail opportunity, which for us is huge about that sort of pedestrian experience, that experience on the street,” says Janice Solomon, executive director of the Entertainment District BIA. “What do the local businesses and residents and visitors to the area feel when they come into this area? We’d really like to see a lot of vibrancy, a lot of retail, a lot of activity on the street. The vision for the John Street Cultural Corridor is the best of all of it.”

A quick walk through the neighbourhood reveals there are plenty of places to put down your hat. Turn the page for a sampling of what’s available.

Bisha Hotel and Residences
A 41-storey boutique hotel and condominium with 337 condo suites and 100 hotel rooms Location 56 Blue Jays Way, south of King Street West Builder Lifetime Developments and INK Entertainment Suite Availability 90% sold. From $302,900 for 389 sq. ft. to $754,900 for 944 sq. ft. Hot tickets Two bars, two restaurants, a 24-hour café, 7,000-sq.-ft. rooftop patio and infinity pool, fitness centre, high-end salon. Status Construction starting early spring Occupancy Spring 2014 Contact 416-637-2211; bisha.com

Entertainment Distict is on Fire so says the National Post's Suzanne Wintrob

Read the whole article here:

http://life.nationalpost.com/2012/02/14/gta-neighbourhoods-t-o-entertainment-district-redux/

[caltrane74]

Walked by the site of so many of the clubland condos. These were places and memories of my youth.

No other city had clubland, sad times. But it must be done for the city to progress.

Still seeing all those clubs in rubble, breaks my heart.

[caltrane74]

Bisha sales centre is shutting down.

Construction is beginning!

Yay!

[isaidso]

No other city had clubland, sad times. But it must be done for the city to progress.


No other city? How do you figure? Halifax usually holds the title of most bars/clubs packed into few blocks of its downtown. Why do Torontonians assume that other cities don't have things that Toronto has?

Halifax is a college/military town. It shouldn't be a surprise that it will have a higher concentration of clubs/bars. Half of downtown Halifax is basically one bar/club after another. On peninsula Halifax (120,000 people) you have 25,000+ university students and at least another 10,000 military personnel.

[caltrane74]

I repeat no city had a Clubland, no city will ever have a Clubland, now that the original one and only is being destroyed one block at a time.

http://www.clubland.ca/

[Andrewjm3D]

No other city? How do you figure? Halifax usually holds the title of most bars/clubs packed into few blocks of its downtown.


Whistler actually holds the title for most bars and restaurants packed into a small area.

Who cares anyway? Let's get back to Bisha.

[caltrane74]

Bisha construction set to begin.

Sales office closed today.

[caltrane74]

Demolition work started last month.

Moving fast

http://urbantoronto.ca/forum/showthread.php/4965-Bisha-Hotel-and-Residences-(56-Blue-Jays-Way-Lifetime-41s-Wallman)/page25

[caltrane74]

The Demolition site is almost cleared. Moving faster now..

[caltrane74]

By moi!

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8067/8262663954_d46ce90090_z.jpg


http://www.newreleasecondos.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Tower-1.jpg

[koops65]

The height in the title needs to be updated, it's 137 metres.

[cruzin4u]

March 29th by someMidTowner from UT.

Excavation and tieback work continues.

http://www.candidbling.com/TRbNHhg.jpg

[caltrane74]

Thanks for the update on this project. Entertainment District Density is growing....

[Dwils01]

Bisha Hotel and Residence
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m498/DWils01/Toronto%20Ontario/DSC04338_zpse8f7230b.jpg (http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/DWils01/media/Toronto%20Ontario/DSC04338_zpse8f7230b.jpg.html)

Picture by me.

[Dwils01]

Bisha Hotel and Residence on Blue Jays Ways between King Street West and Wellington Street West.
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m498/DWils01/Toronto%20Construction%202013/DSC04786_zpsb3c0794f.jpg (http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/DWils01/media/Toronto%20Construction%202013/DSC04786_zpsb3c0794f.jpg.html)

Photo by me.

[Dwils01]

Bisha Hotel and Residence on Blue Jays Way between King Street West and Wellington Street West.
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m498/DWils01/Toronto%20Construction%202013/DSC05209_zps5350abfb.jpg (http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/DWils01/media/Toronto%20Construction%202013/DSC05209_zps5350abfb.jpg.html)

Picture by me.

[DrNest]

Another density filler I've missed. More welcome height for this area. Fine by me.

[cruzin4u]

December 8th by Jasonzed. Awaiting a crane perhaps?

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii108/jasonzedd/Toronto-04-21-2012-onward/DSCN2660_zps8ca425cb.jpg

[cruzin4u]

January 15th by Red Mars. Crane is in - this one is U/C.

http://www.candidbling.com/9LDdviG.jpg

[cruzin4u]

April 18th by Jasonzed. Very slow moving project.

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii108/jasonzedd/Toronto-04-21-2012-onward/DSCN4228_zpsbd084699.jpg

[DrNest]

It's painful how slow this one is moving. I'm sure there's good reason for it, but I would have imagined they would have been higher up in construction than they are currently.

[caltrane74]

Takes a long time to pour concrete into forms.

The ownership structure if this condo is slightly different than the other Lifetime project in the financial core (INDX), Maybe that has something to do with the lag (i.e. Charles Kahbouth?)

[cruzin4u]

July 29th by Red Mars. Slowly, we are getting there...

http://www.candidbling.com/cDYanl6.jpg

http://www.candidbling.com/sDNltOn.jpg

[cityguy]

Glad to see some action on this one.Hopfully it will be a grade by fall.

[cruzin4u]

October 10th, 2014 by scamander24

Slower than a snail, but we are getting there!

http://www.candidbling.com/wkCqNZa.jpg

[caltrane74]

I did a photo update of excavation work on this site from December 2012.

Unbelieveable it's almost 2 years.

by me - 2 years ago

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8067/8262663954_d46ce90090_z.jpg

[DrNest]

Was this one put on hold for a while? That is painfully slow progress skywards seemingly.

[cruzin4u]

January 2nd, 2015 by scamander24.

At grade.

http://www.candidbling.com/RNLBkDF.jpg

[cruzin4u]

May 8th, 2015 by someMidTowner.

Hard to believe, after so long, but this one is above grade.

http://www.candidbling.com/IMG_2976.jpg

[caltrane74]

You won't believe but it's taken them over 3 years to get from excavation to 2 floors up. I remember taking pictures of this site in the summer / fall of 2012. Ridiculous.

March 2012 - Construction Begins (http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showpost.php?p=5639053&postcount=40)

December 2012 (Excavation) (http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showpost.php?p=5933480&postcount=47)

[Dwils01]

Bisha Hotel & Residences, 56 Blue Jays Way. 41 floors, 147m.
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m498/DWils01/Toronto%20Ontario/DSC05965_zpsbcuczrtt.jpg (http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/DWils01/media/Toronto%20Ontario/DSC05965_zpsbcuczrtt.jpg.html)
Picture by me.

[caltrane74]

construction update (http://urbantoronto.ca/forum/threads/toronto-bisha-hotel-and-residences-147m-44s-lifetime-wallman-architects.4965/page-43#post-1064040)

I will try to get over there and do an update myself.


Salsa Urbantoronto (http://urbantoronto.ca/forum/threads/toronto-bisha-hotel-and-residences-147m-44s-lifetime-wallman-architects.4965/page-42)
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/766/22945934264_ef876ad378_h.jpg

[caltrane74]

from GL 17 | Urbantoronto (http://urbantoronto.ca/forum/threads/toronto-bisha-hotel-and-residences-147m-44s-lifetime-wallman-architects.4965/page-45)

https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ykOm5dHXgOw/VsXoO43VMLI/AAAAAAAAWJg/yvEFeInYOqI/s1600/rsz_img_0628.jpg

[koops65]

http://i.imgur.com/f3bK1yD.png
Pic by me today.

[koops65]

http://i.imgur.com/HoYQAxg.png
http://i.imgur.com/UDrLJqc.png
http://i.imgur.com/nD2wTa8.png
http://i.imgur.com/D3qnx10.png
Pix by me today.

[GeneralLeeTPHLS]

Woow, awesome progress and post! I remember looking at this tower U/C a few months ago and thinking, "hmm, it's filler I guess", but seeing the podium (First 8-10 floors), it seems that the design from that part of this project actually looks reasonably nice IMO. Either way, this is good filler and it's good to see that the developers actually kept and reintegrated the facade with this new development. I'm giving this a 6.5/10 for reasons stated above. (Not meant to be interpreted as a reason for arguing or trolling on this forum)

[GeneralLeeTPHLS]

I apologize for posting this late, but I've been busy with things as of late. I was in the area, so I got a shot of the project nearing full cladding, from the 28th, so four days back:
https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8306/28763204983_87f53b11ff_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/KPGWKi)Bisha Hotel (https://flic.kr/p/KPGWKi) by Joshua Kennington Photographics (https://www.flickr.com/photos/133093782@N08/), on Flickr

[koops65]

http://i.imgur.com/ucOdH92.png
http://i.imgur.com/A4WHBDz.png
Pix by me yesterday.

[koops65]

http://i.imgur.com/FUpYoYi.png
Pic by me today.