Condo roundup: Leaside, Untitled, Natasha

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A look at a trio of complexes under construction or soon to be

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Leaside Common
https://leasidecommon.ca

Gairloch Developments, in association with Harlo Capital, plans to launch sales this fall for Leaside Common, a nine-story complex on Bayview Ave. that once built will be located within walking distance of Leaside Station, currently part of the Eglinton LRT line. . in construction.

Enclosed in two-tone brick, the architecture, according to a statement, “features vertical windows with modern simplicity,” while the “brick pattern is sculpted to look like a moving accordion.
“Nestled in the surrounding urban fabric, Leaside Common will appear as two boutique buildings joined at the hip,” he stated.

“Clouded in glass, the central connection features a design concept called Nest, a shared open space on each floor that links both sides of the development. The Nest is designed to act as a community hub where people can meet up with their neighbors, but it will also be equipped to function as a co-working room. “
Bill Gairdner, founder and president of Gairloch, describes it as a project that “embraces the exciting changes that are coming to this node of the city, with a building design that will hopefully stand the test of time.”

The project architect is BDP Quadrangle, while the interior designer is Sixteen Degree Studio. With prices starting at $ 500,000, the plans call for the construction of a total of 188 units, as well as 10 townhouses.

Unit sizes will range from 341 square feet for a studio to 2,060 square feet for a penthouse with a suite combination that also includes one bedroom, one bedroom plus study, two bedrooms, two bedrooms plus study, three bedrooms. bedroom and three bedrooms plus den.

The tentative occupation is scheduled for the first quarter of 2024.

Untitled toronto

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Construction has begun on Untitled Toronto, a two-tower residential development involving Reserve Properties, Westdale Properties and acclaimed artist Pharrell Williams.
The collaboration, according to a statement, marks their first experience with a “multi-residence development, something the development team purposely sought out when they first approached the artist.”

Shane Fenton, Reserve’s chief operating officer, said: “We knew we wanted to collaborate with a cultural icon, who would deliver a vision that originated outside of the residential real estate arena.

“We hope to have a new perspective and inspiration and that is what we got. Pharrell encouraged us to design spaces that felt universal, rather than imposing a prescribed lifestyle on our buyers and residents. “

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The complex, which will be located at 110 Broadway Ave., just north of Yonge St. and Eglinton Ave., will contain 751 units that will be divided between two towers with a shared podium. Suites will range from studios to three bedrooms, with prices starting at $ 400,000.

According to the release, a third, purpose-built 36-story rental will be located adjacent to the two condo towers, providing 200 affordable housing units, 165 mid-range units, 48 ​​market units, and 16,000 square feet of additional utility space. for tenants. .

In terms of the decision to introduce affordable housing into the mix, the scenario is not about class (lower class or middle class), it is all about income.
“I know this because I am a by-product of Section 8 housing in the United States,” Williams said last year during a news conference in Toronto.

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“I come from the mud. I had the right people around me, and I found my way up and forward, and I wanted to make sure that we provide that opportunity to others in the same way that I benefit. “

Natasha the residences
https://natasharesidences.com

A statement from Lanterra Developments on its latest project states that the 47-story condo will be “inspired by the praised style and ethics” of Natasha Koifman, founder of public relations firm NKPR.

To be located at 263 Adelaide St. W. in the Toronto Cultural District (formerly the Entertainment District), plans call for the condos to be located atop the historic Purman Building, which was built in 1915 and will form the foundation of the first building of the building. five floors.

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With prices starting at $ 500,000, Alessandro Munge of Studio Munge’s key design features include:
• Black herringbone hardwood floors with marble accents throughout.
• The suites, according to a statement, “will be defined by black and white contrasts, clean lines and a minimalist design based on the monochrome style of Koifman.” That said, residents can choose a layout based on their own taste.
• Smart kitchens that optimize space with fold-down tables / desks and a hidden pantry that, when slid down, can be used as a storage or bar space.

Amenities, meanwhile, will include a 6th floor resident sky lobby with 24-hour concierge, media studio for film, photo, audio and social media production, spa with infrared sauna, playground for kids and pet spa.

“(We saw) an opportunity to create an iconic building that would capture the style and energy of Toronto’s Cultural District, while fulfilling the deep-seated desires in the community to live life to the fullest and enjoy all that the city has to offer. to offer, “says Mark Mandelbaum, president of Lanterra.
“Natasha Koifman became a clear inspiration for this theme through her elegant style, her adventurous urban life and her entrepreneurial spirit.”