Suzanne Wintrob – National Post

Clifford Korman and his team at Kirkor Architects and Planning are immersed in condos. On the Sheppard corridor alone, the senior partner, architect and urban planner has been overseeing the design of more than of 20 condominium towers. Why? Because “Sheppard is a great street and I believe in it,” Mr. Korman says.

Among Kirkor’s current projects are Tridel’s Hullmark Centre, Rockport Group’s Twenty One Clairtrell and Phantom Development’s Jade Condominiums.

Given the 25- to 40-year-old demographic that’s moving in, Mr. Korman is building suites with bold designs to hold their interest. He says many buyers are immigrants — or children of immigrants — from Korea, Iran and Asia who “like modern-contemporary-with-lots-of-glass buildings and they like high-end finished spaces. They don’t need big areas — they’re not used to it — and they’re pleased to buy smaller units at top-quality fitments.”

Empty nesters, though, are “a rarity in the Sheppard corridor,” Mr. Korman says. Instead, they’re moving farther south to Eglinton and Bayview for larger, more luxurious 1,200- to 2,000-sq.-ft. units such as those at Kirkor-designed Blythwood at Huntington by Tridel.

Here’s a sampling of projects:

Argento
26 storeys, 290 units (plus nine townhomes not yet released) Builder Tridel Location Don Mills and York Mills Suite Availability 77% sold. From 550 to 998 sq. ft. and priced from $288,000 to $509,000 Hot Tickets Nestled within the Don Ravine system and overlooking the Donalda Golf and Country Club Occupancy Summer 2014

Blythwood at Huntington
Nine storeys, 118 units (Blythwood is the first of two towers in the Huntington community) Builders Tridel and Concert Properties Location Bayview and Lawrence Suite Availability 70% sold. Two-bedrooms from 1,121 to 2,879 sq. ft. and priced from $755,000 to $1,925,000 Hot Tickets Nine-ft. ceilings, LEED candidate Status Under construction Occupancy Spring 2013

Burkebrook
21 three-storey condominium townhomes Builder The Daniels Location Bayview and Lawrence Suite Availability Only four townhomes remain. 1,947 to more than 2,000 sq. ft. and priced from the mid $900,000s to $996,900 Hot Tickets Double-car garage, charming front porch, gas fireplaces, large outdoor cedar-decked terrace and lush landscaping; residents can enjoy the private amenities of the Kilgour Club, a recreational, fitness and social hub located in Phase 1 of Kilgour Estate Status Under construction Occupancy 2012

Canterbury Lawrence Park
A collection of 174 townhomes Builder Tribute Communities Location Bayview and Blythwood Suite Availability From 1,650 to 1,997 sq. ft. and priced from $697,990 to $1,096,990 Hot Tickets Situated in a park-like ravine setting in a prestigious Bayview neighbourhood minutes to the exclusive Granite Club; underground parking with direct suite access Status Under construction Occupancy July 2013

The Dream Tower at Emerald City
25 storey, 316 units — the third of six towers creating the Emerald City master-planned community Builder Elad Canada Location Sheppard and Don Mills Suite Availability 523 to 1,265 sq. ft. and priced from the mid-$200,000s Hot Tickets Ground-floor lobby with concierge services, elegant sitting area with mail room, billiards area, theatre, indoor pool, outdoor terrace Status Tower 1 under construction Occupancy December 2014

Flaire
Two 11-storey towers with a four-storey podium, 296 units Builders FRAM Building Group and The Cadillac Fairview Location Lawrence and Don Mills Suite Availability From 504 to 1,100 sq. ft. and priced from mid-$200,000s to mid-$500,000s Hot Tickets Resort-like front courtyard, fireside lounge, self-serve pet spa, landscaped rooftop terrace with barbecue pits and Miami-inspired cabanas Status Sales office just opened Occupancy December 2014

Leslie Boutique Residences
11 storeys, 182 units Builder Great Lands Location Old Leslie and Sheppard Suite Availability 90% sold. From 549 to 1,077 sq. ft. and priced from $265,000 Hot Ticket Steps from Leslie Street subway station Status Under construction Occupancy Spring 2013

LIV LOFTS
14 storeys, 175 units Builder FRAM and Cadillac Fairview Location 75 The Donway West Suite Availability More than 70% sold. From 395 to 940 sq. ft., including both flats and four townhouse units and priced from the mid-$200,000s Hot Tickets Retrofit conversion of an existing office tower into a loft-style condominium with 10-ft. ceilings; Club Liv rooftop for outdoor movies under the stars, a hot tub with panoramic views of the city, al fresco dining and barbecuing, indoor/outdoor fireplace, sun tanning deck and private lounges Status Pre-construction Occupancy Mid-2013

ALTO and PARKSIDE at Atria
First phase in the Atria community, Alto is a 43-storey, 578-unit tower connected to the eight-storey Parkside by a grand central lobby and courtyard entrance Builder Tridel Location Sheppard and Highway 404 Suite Availability 66% sold. 545 to 1,207 sq. ft. and priced from $288,000 Hot Tickets Party room with bar and fireplace lounge, private dining room and billiards lounge Status Now open Occupancy 2015

Reflections
12 storeys, 106 units Builders FRAM and Cadillac Fairview Location 85 The Donway West Suite Availability Only three units remain, all 1,225-sq.-ft., two-bedroom plus den priced from $605,900 Hot Tickets Inaugural condominium building at Shops at Don Mills, seeking LEED certification Status Under construction Occupancy Spring 2013

Scenic III
18 storeys, 316 units plus 10 townhomes Builder Aspen Ridge Homes Location Leslie and Eglinton Suite Availability 75% sold. From 425 to 907 sq. ft. and priced from $187,990 to $438,990, townhomes from the mid-$600,000s Hot Tickets Styled like a hilltop European village with grade-related townhomes and cascading terraces leading gradually to the taller towers, and street lamps and benches dotting the pathways Status Open for sales Occupancy Spring 2014

St. Gabriel Manor
Eight floors, 96 units Builder Shane Baghai Location Bayview and Sheppard Suite Availability Only two suites left: a 705-sq.-ft. one-bedroom plus den for $408,000 and a 1,035-sq.-ft. two-bedroom for $595,000 Hot Tickets European inspired architectural detailing, balconies, covered entranceway and classic brick exterior; each floor has different colour palette and theme inspired by the builder’s travels to Europe Status Complete Occupancy Now

Twenty One Clairtrell
Seven storeys, 128 units Builder The Rockport Group Location Sheppard and Bayview Suite Availability 98% sold. From 535 to 1,572 sq. ft. and priced from $299,900 to $1,180,900 Hot Tickets Walking distance to Bayview Village and TTC; sixth-floor residents’ terrace and private terraces for seventh-floor penthouses Status Under construction Occupancy Fall 2012

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Laurin & Natalie Jeffrey are Toronto Realtors with Century 21 Regal Realty.
They did not write these articles, they just reproduce them here for people
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