Archive for October, 2006

Eco-friendly feature is the only one in area as the building is designed to be super energy-efficient Excerpt from an article by Valerie Hauch – The Toronto Star The green, green grass of home will have a special meaning for the residents of Bob Mitchell‘s Falling Brook loft development in Toronto’s east end. That’s because [...]

The Garment Factory Lofts features 154 lofts comprised of studios, one-bedroom, one-bedroom plus den/workspace, two-bedroom, and two-bedroom plus den/workspace, plus penthouses with views of the lake.

Designed by award-winning Core Architects Inc., the eight-storey Garment Factory Lofts meld the original brick façade of the warehouse with modern steel and glass to create a striking whole that is greater than the sum of its parts. The building terraces back begin at the third floor, and are distinguished by an acid green canopy that will grace the entry on Carlaw and extend back into the lobby. Every loft offers a glazed balcony or spacious terrace with amazing views.

20 or more towers on drawing board after site bought for $150 million Excerpt from an article by Tony Wong – Toronto Star One of the largest condominium developments in Canada is being planned next to the Ikea store in North York. Vancouver-based Concord Adex Investments Ltd. has purchased 16 hectares near Leslie St. and [...]

Excerpt from an article by Elvira Cordileone – Toronto Star Creation of new communities is revitalizing when old areas are getting new residents Have lofts become urban trailblazers for revitalization of older neighbourhoods? Jeanhy Shim, president and editor of Urbanation, a publication that tracks the condo market in the GTA, thinks so. “Lofts helped lead [...]