Yesterday we spoke with Don Schmitt of Diamond + Schmitt Architects about The AvenDale condominium by Minto.  Today, we take a closer look at The AvenDale's scale model and Brian Glukstein-designed sales centre. We also debut The AvenDale's dataBase entry.

Minto's sales centre for The AvenDale condos, image by Craig White

An overview of The AvenDale's well-appointed sales centre.

Overview of Minto's sales centre for The AvenDale, image by Nigel Terpstra

Below are Gluckstein's examples of what various rooms might look like in suites at The AvenDale.

Model Bathroom at The AvenDale's Sales Centre, image by Craig White

Model Bathroom at The AvenDale's Sales Centre, image by Nigel Terpstra

Model Dining Room at The AvenDale's Sales Centre, image by Craig White

Model Study at Minto's sales centre for The AvenDale condos, image by Craig White

Now, on to the scale model.

We start with the same angle depicted in the render.  The AvenDale from the northwest.

Northwest view of Minto's The AvenDale, image by Nigel Terpstra

A detailed shot of The AvenDale's port cochere

Detail of the port cochere at Minto's The AvenDale, Image by Nigel Terpstra

Drawing back, let's get a high-angle shot of The AvenDale's northwest face and uppermost private terraces.

High-angle northwest view of Minto's The AvenDale, image by Craig White

Moving counter-clockwise, here's The AvenDale's west face.  The pinwheel design and differing balcony heights described by Don Schmitt are evident in this shot.

West view of Minto's The AvenDale, image by Craig White

Continuing counter-clockwise, here's The AvenDale from the southwest.

Southwest view of Minto's The AvenDale, image by Nigel Terpstra

The AvenDale's southeast corner.  The shape of Diamond + Schmitt's original 'Minto Lonsdale' competition design are most evident on this elevation.

Southeast view of Minto's The AvenDale, image by Craig White

The AvenDale as it meets Avenue Road. The AvenDale Club's outdoor lounge, garden patio, and sun tan area are shielded from the street by landscaped privacy screens. Above, the building's wings define the corner and reaffirm the pin-wheel concept underlying The AvenDale's design.

Avenue Road garden patios at Minto's The AvenDale, image by Craig White

The AvenDale's east face

East face of of Minto's The AvenDale, image by Nigel Terpstra

The northeast corner of The AvenDale

Northeast corner of of Minto's The AvenDale, image by Nigel Terpstra

A northeast view of The AvenDale's public garden and private terrace with Avenue Road to the left.

Garden from the northeast at Minto's The AvenDale, image by Nigel Terpstra

Rounding out our spin around The AvenDale is a shot of north face along Lonsdale Road.

North view of Minto's The AvenDale, image by Nigel Terpstra

UrbanToronto's Database entry for the AvenDale continues our tour with a number of detailed renderings of the building and its luxurious amenities. Click on the link below to get a look!

Lobby of The AvenDale, image courtesy of Minto

Related Companies:  Diamond Schmitt Architects, Ferris + Associates Inc., Minto Communities GTA, Peter McCann Architectural Models Inc.