Canada's 10 Tallest U/C - Page 246

caltrane74 · #**4901** Posted **Dec 3, 2009, 11:54 AM**

goodlookin u have an answer for everything..... goodloard :p

steveve · #**4902** Posted **Dec 3, 2009, 9:20 PM**

SOOO many photos posted today!!!!!

Here's an older shot showing Bay Adelaide/Trump (Trump will fill in the gap perfectly!)... By Jeery Godwin on Flickr:

EPIC shot by Grey on UT:

FS by AndroidUK on UT:

INCREDIBLE Ritz shots by Project End on UT:

And MLS by Project End on UT:

SOOOOOOOOO many updates/things to talk about now

sammo · #**4903** Posted **Dec 3, 2009, 9:23 PM**

^wow steveve, some good pics!
where were you to get the trump shot? and on a roof for ritz? you wouldn't be spider boy, would you? no, can't be.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sacamano

It's residential so the windows won't be washed that often. However, the physics are pretty simple. You angle the lines .

not sure i agree with the 'simple physics'. the gravity would want to pull the long lines with scaffold away from the glazing, even under tension. i think this may pose a (small) 'challenge'. we'll see.

-or perhaps the slant is not significant enuf.

caltrane74 · #**4904** Posted **Dec 3, 2009, 9:33 PM**

thanks for the updates....got drawn away from the computer today... so no updates.. sorry.... by weekend i should have something....

steveve · #**4905** Posted **Dec 3, 2009, 9:37 PM**

LOL!... Spider Boy... NAAAAA

!

***And just to clear it up but those photos are NOT by me

The Trump shot is taken from First Canadian Place...

caltrane74 · #**4906** Posted **Dec 4, 2009, 12:23 PM**

the glass on ritz is so choice... ill have my camera with me today as ill be doing some projects over in high park and downtown so i should have some updates.
trump only now is starting to take off, funny enough it is positioned to do the marjority of its growing tall during the winter months which is usually a very difficult time for effective skyscraper construction do to cold weather effects on concrete setting times.....

sammo · #**4907** Posted **Dec 4, 2009, 1:24 PM**

^ ya, but it'll be topping out when the weather's best -spring/summer.
imagine the tower crane up there in the sun, the heavens... oh, the euphoria, the rapture!

caltrane74 · #**4908** Posted **Dec 4, 2009, 3:47 PM**

true enough.... but with 40 floors to go its true glory may not be reached till autumn.. of 2010 ... along with four seasons and shangri la toronto...

caltrane74 · #**4909** Posted **Dec 4, 2009, 5:54 PM**

from the trump toronto website

www.trumptoronto.ca

steveve · #**4910** Posted **Dec 4, 2009, 9:38 PM**

LOL caltrane.. I think you take better shots than that photographer

There's no need to post Trump's own shots

... kidding... we need as many as possible

5 Projects by Urban Dreamer!

can't wait to see the Ritz roof and Festival fill in the gap

And the official trump toronto construction website with photos and articles!

http://construction.trumptoronto.ca/2009/11/construction-update-november-2009/

taken from the website:

Moving forward to the spring of 2010, the construction crews will be focused on finishing Floors 12 to 29, which will complete the hotel floors. Upcoming construction milestones will include the completion of the hotel suites, the five executive suites on Floor 29 and the beginning of the residences.

Crews have made significant progress on the tower in the last two years and developments will continue with efficient construction moving forward.

Crews have made significant progress = Bull S***!... lol

WhipperSnapper · #**4911** Posted **Dec 4, 2009, 10:03 PM**

Quote:

not sure i agree with the 'simple physics'. the gravity would want to pull the long lines with scaffold away from the glazing, even under tension. i think this may pose a (small) 'challenge'. we'll see.

This is not an office tower so I guy in a harness isn't out of the question. In any case, I can't see much of a challenge as long as the rope/cable's tensile strength can cope with any gravitation forces from the swing stage and that anchor points (if any) to tie off to have been properly calibrated.

For all we know they will use some an antigrav robot.

steveve · #**4912** Posted **Dec 4, 2009, 10:05 PM**

OMG breaking news! (not really...)

The Ritz Carlton Webcam is DOWN so that can only mean they are moving it!!!

Wonder how it's gonna look...

caltrane74 · #**4913** Posted **Dec 4, 2009, 11:30 PM**

I took this photo before I went Ice Skaking today with my girly girl!!

ha!

Took this photo after I finished my ice skaking

Bigtime · #**4914** Posted **Dec 4, 2009, 11:56 PM**

Even the snow can't stop The Bow from climbing higher (you can also see EAP to the left):

Link

steveve · #**4915** Posted **Dec 4, 2009, 11:58 PM**

Great updates Cal!... You've been busy lately... Unlike me

Caltrane is the greatest Player that ever stepped foot inside of SSP... Period.

Legend + Ladies Man= Caltrane 74

Wicked shot of MLS and Ritz!... Crane is down on the North Tower...

*For a second there I thought the brown building was the podium

You skate?!... cool... I haven't skated in a year and a half or so...

steveve · #**4916** Posted **Dec 5, 2009, 12:05 AM**

oooooooooo!

That photo of Calgary makes me realize how LUCKY we are!!!

There is absolutely NO snow in Toronto! (nor has it snowed yet!)

Bow is TANK/BEAST and is gonna look incredible on Calgary's skyline...

***Funny how there are no active highrises we know of in Montreal... Montreal is a cool city!

sammo · #**4917** Posted **Dec 5, 2009, 6:25 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by steveve

oooooooooo!

That photo of Calgary makes me realize how LUCKY we are!!!

There is absolutely NO snow in Toronto! (nor has it snowed yet!)

thanks steveve, now we're gonna get nailed!

great mls pic Cal.

caltrane74 · #**4918** Posted **Dec 5, 2009, 10:11 PM**

winter takes forever to get to southern ontario....but when it comes it strikes with fury..

steveve · #**4919** Posted **Dec 5, 2009, 10:17 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by caltrane74

winter takes forever to get to southern ontario....but when it comes it strikes with fury..

This year it's coming later!... But i heard it's suppose to snow on monday... whatever... nature is taking it's course...

Here's an article posted on UT from the Toronto Star:

Source - TheStar.com
Dec 5, 2009

MuseumHouse won't be the only luxury penthouse in town. The recent launch of a host of über-luxurious projects means there'll be plenty of sky-high opulence available in Toronto. Here's a sampling of what's on offer.

FOUR SEASONS PRIVATE RESIDENCES TORONTO

Location: Bay St. and Yorkville Ave.
Developer: Bay-Yorkville Developments Ltd.
Architect: architectsAlliance
Towers height: 55 and 26 floors (204 residential units)
Penthouse size: 9,038 square feet
Price: $30 million – most expensive penthouse in Canada.
Status: For sale
Occupancy: 2011
Online: www.yorkvilleresidences.com. Take a virtual tour here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CG4I26aIPKk

First Four Seasons private residences in Canada. The 55th floor penthouse has four corner terraces offering 360-degree views. Two private elevators open into glass galleria with rotunda. Unit has walk-in wine cellar, theatre room with bar and library. Separate staff residence. Master suite has two walk-in closets and ensuite bathroom with TVs behind vanity mirrors. Buyers get access to all hotel amenities, including 28,000 square-foot spa.

AURA AT COLLEGE PARK

Location: Yonge St. and Gerrard St.
Developer: Canderel Stoneridge Equity Group Inc.
Architect: Graziani + Corazza
Tower height: 75 floors – tallest residential condo in North America (931 units).
Penthouse size: 11,000 square feet
Price: $17.5 million
Status: Available
Occupancy: June 2012
Online: www.collegeparkcondos.com

Aura is the final phase of the Residences of College Park project, which includes a 51-storey and 45-storey tower. Penthouse and six sub-penthouses make up tower's top five storeys. The sub-penthouses go for $2.1 million to $3 million. Penthouse comes with 12-foot ceilings, seven-inch crown moulding, floor-to-ceiling windows, and two double-car garages. Interior can be custom designed.

TRUMP INTERNATIONAL HOTEL AND TOWER

Location: Bay St. and Adelaide St.
Developer: Talon International Development Inc.
Architect: Zeidler Partnership Architects
Tower height: 60 floors (118 residential units).
Penthouse size: More than 8,000 square feet
Price: $15 million – could be more after redesign
Status: Not yet for sale.
Occupancy: 2011
Online: www.trumptoronto.ca

The "Grand Skyplex" penthouse will take up the tower's top three floors. Suite will have up to 28-foot ceilings and include a library and gallery. Floor plan is still being tweaked. "They've had some redesigns of the building at the top; they keep moving things around," says spokesman Howard Tikka. Unit could be more than 8,000 square feet, he says. Residents get access to hotel services, including two chauffeured Mercedes-Benz S-class.

SHANGRI-LA TORONTO

Location: University Ave. and Adelaide St.
Developer: Westbank Projects Corp.
Architect: James Cheng
Tower height: 66 storeys (360 units)
Penthouses size: 6,700 square feet each
Price: $13.3 million
Status: Both for sale.
Occupancy: Mid-2012
Online: www.livingshangri-latoronto.com

Shangri-La Toronto will have two, two-storey penthouses on floors 65 and 66. Four-bedroom units will have 12-foot ceilings on first floor and 11 feet on second; three fireplaces and 2,900 square feet of terrace. All bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms. Boffi cabinetry in kitchen and Miele and Sub-Zero appliances. Custom closet organization systems. Unit comes with three-car private garage.

77 CHARLES WEST

Location: Charles St. and St. Thomas St.
Developer: Aspen Ridge Homes
Architect: Yann Weymouth – part of team that designed pyramid entrance to Paris' Louvre.
Building height: 16 storeys (47 units)
Penthouse size: 6,700 square feet
Price: $12 million
Status: For sale
Initial occupancy: Fall 2012
Online: www.77charles.com

Penthouse has been dubbed The Holst, a nod to the composer of The Planets symphony, a work you might want to pop on one clear night as you stare through an all-glass ceiling in the penthouse's grand room. Suite has 1,000 square feet of outdoor terrace space, 12-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling glass windows, and two kitchens – a show kitchen and service kitchen accessible via separate elevator.

THE RESIDENCES AT THE RITZ-CARLTON

Location: Wellington St., near Simcoe St.
Developer: Cadillac Fairview Corp., Graywood Developments Ltd., and the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Co.
Architect: Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates
Tower height: 52 floors (159 residential units).
Penthouse size: 11,000 square feet
Price: $11 million
Status: Sold
Initial occupancy: June 2010
Online: www.theresidencestoronto.com

First Ritz-Carlton hotel-residence in Canada. Penthouse is competing with unit at Aura for title of city's largest. Penthouse wraps around 52nd floor, with 12-foot ceilings and nine-foot doors. Two sub-penthouses take up Ritz's 51st floor – 6,000 square feet and $9.6 billion each.

Owner gets access to all hotel amenities. Purchase includes 10 years' free accommodation at any Ritz-Carlton worldwide.

THE AVENUE

Location: Avenue Rd. and St. Clair Ave.
Developer: Camrost-Felcorp.
Architect: Page + Steele
Building height: 19 floors (73 units)
Penthouse size: 3,255 square feet (building design means sub-penthouse is 4,250 square feet)
Price: $6 million (penthouse); $7 million (sub-penthouse)
Status: Both sold
Occupancy: Spring 2010
Online: www.theavenue.ca

Penthouse has 800 square feet of terrace and covered balcony. Sub-penthouse has 2,000 square feet of terrace. Custom cabinetry in kitchens and bathrooms. Master bathroom has marble slab countertops, marble mosaic-patterned flooring, frameless opaque glass shower doors and soaker tub. Master bedroom has his/hers walk-in closets. 24-hour concierge, valet and porter, spa, indoor pool and steam room.

ONE ELEVEN FORSYTHE

Location: 111 Forsythe St., at Lakeshore Rd., Oakville
Developer: The Daniels Corp.
Architect: Gluckstein Design Planning Inc.
Building height: 12 floors
Penthouse sizes: Two top floors split into four penthouses, ranging from 2,300 to 2,800 square feet.
Price: $2 to $2.4 million
Status: Two remaining
Occupancy: Underway
Online: www.oneelevenforsythe.com

The only highrise condo to be developed in downtown Oakville in the past 20 years. "Oakville happens to have a high percentage of people who work in the financial services sector and commute to Toronto," says Daniels executive vice-president Niall Haggart, who adds there's "tremendous pent-up demand" for high-end, highrise offerings.

MUSEUMHOUSE

Location: 206 Bloor St. W.
Developer: Yorkville Corp.
Builder: Veisman Consulting
Architect: Page + Steele
Building height: 19 storeys (26 half or full-floor residences).
Penthouse size: Two-storeys, 5,620 square feet, including 1,200 square-foot balcony
Price: $12 million
Status: Available
Occupancy: Spring 2011
Online: www.museumhouseonbloor.com

Ensuite will boast cedar sauna, steam room and heated floors and there will be 24-hour valet.

- Ryan Starr

*****Read the section about the Ritz... There's a typo!

First Ritz-Carlton hotel-residence in Canada. Penthouse is competing with unit at Aura for title of city's largest. Penthouse wraps around 52nd floor, with 12-foot ceilings and nine-foot doors. Two sub-penthouses take up Ritz's 51st floor – 6,000 square feet and $9.6 billion each.

Billion!!!.. LOL!... nobodies buying that unit!

401_King · #**4920** Posted **Dec 6, 2009, 12:53 AM**

great pics T.O forumers, i can always depend on this thread ot get a quick scan of the big projcets happening Downtown!