Over the course of 2012 we were running a promotion for our Ion Condos project at Keele and Wilson in conjunction with Humber River Regional Hospital across the road. The hospital is currently undergoing a landmark redevelopment that will see it become North America's first fully digital hospital while taking patient care to a whole new level.
In our most recent Sam Talks post, we looked at mid-rise developments and the role they can play in increasing density in urban areas while providing great living options for households of all makeups.
Infill development is about finding opportunities to increase density little by little. The designs can be really innovative or made to blend in with the existing architecture, but the best interest of the streetscape should always be kept in mind. Here are some examples of infill projects that caught our eye.
ArchDaily is one of our favourite sources for architectural inspiration. They cover everything from pure eye candy to explorations of the role architecture will play in the future of the world's cities.
The ArchDaily team recently held a poll to determine the best new buildings of 2012. The fourteen winners represent, among others, museums, heath care institutions, hospitality, education, sports arenas and public spaces.
Community Living Mississauga is an organization that has been supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities for nearly 60 years. Their work is based on the core belief that everyone should be able to participate in their community.
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In a recent article on the Torontoist, Toronto's relatively new chief planner Jennifer Keesmaat proposed that Toronto's need for increased density in the downtown core could be met by easing the approval process for mid-rise construction. Nothing gets us going like a good urban planning issue, so we made mid-rise developments the star of This month's Sam Talks.
Last Thursday, the Ordnance Triangle team and city representatives welcomed members of the community to the fourth such public meeting about the proposed development, including the future 4 acre public park that will incorporate a touchdown point for the Fort York pedestrian and cycle bridge, linking Stanley Park to the north, Liberty Village to the west and the lakefront to the south.
Welcome to the second installment of our 2013 trend series. In the last post we looked at prefabrication and how the technique can be used to save time & money while minimizing impact on the environment. Here, we decided to look at how colour can be used in a building's exterior.
A boldly coloured building rarely fails to elicit controversy. Here are some applications of colour that inspired us.
On L Tower's exterior, our crews are continuing with the window installation. But the big changes this month are on the inside. Boarding is going up throughout all the suites and in the corridors and common areas.
This is essentially the base layer before drywall goes up and as boarding progresses the interiors will really start to take shape.
For college students eager to show the world what they've got, the post-grad or summer job search starts now. Dominus, our construction division, has some positions to fill and they'll be going straight to the source looking for fresh talent.
Our new townhome project at Widdicombe and Eglinton was huge when it launched last fall. Now, having just released a new rendering, we'd like to offer you a chance to join the W&E community with a great deal on one of our favourite layouts.
Now when you purchase the Create model at Widdicombe & Eglinton, receive $4000 off the purchase price as a credit on the final closing. We're also throwing in one free locker, one free parking spot and granite counter tops in the kitchen.
Create suites are laid out on one level and range from 942 to 998 square feet with an additional 140 square feet of patio space. Check out a sample floor plan below. For more information on this suite, and to register for the project, click here. Please note that this is a limited time offer valid until February 28, 2013.
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