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Absolute World Development History Photo Slide Show

January 8, 2013 3:22 pm | by Kelly Gervais | Comments
Once upon a time, in 2004, there was an empty site at the intersection of two wide suburban streets in "downtown" Mississauga. Then came a vision, a plan and development. The Absolute World Towers ... read more

Photo of the Day: Absolute Continues to Impress

Cityzen, Fernbrook Homes Absolute World Condos, Mississauga. Design by MAD.
June 8, 2012 12:00 am | by Evan Manning | Comments
In the midst of an extended honeymoon, the attention of architectural enthusiasts continues to be drawn to the Absolute World Condos in Mississauga City Centre. The decision of Fernbrook Homes ... read more

Photo of the Day: A New Spin on Absolute World

Absolute World in Mississauga by Cityzen, Fernbrook Homes with MAD Architects
May 7, 2012 9:00 am | by Anonymous | Comments
This weekend saw the Mississauga and Toronto marathon races go head-to-head, sparking a little friendly competition between the two cities. While Toronto may have beat out Mississauga in terms of ... read more

Photo of the Day: Cityzen and Fernbrook Homes' Absolute Condos Rise Above the Average

Absolute World Condos Mississauga Cityzen/Fernbrook & MAD Architects, Toronto
April 25, 2012 10:14 am | by Evan Manning | Comments
In a city better known for its acres of plain and predictable tracts of housing, the arrival of Absolute World in Mississauga provides a welcome jolt of excitement. Curvaceous and ... read more

Photo Of The Day: The Final Phase Of Absolute World Nearing Completion

Absolute World condos Mississauga by Cityzen and Fernbrook Homes
February 21, 2012 1:00 am | by Edward Skira | Comments
The iconic Absolute World condos in Mississauga City Centre are nearing completion as viewed in today's Photo Of The Day. Taken by UrbanToronto Forum member Jasonzed, this photo shows the first of ... read more

Photo Of The Day: The View West From Joe Shuster Way

Nautilus Condos Toronto, Absolute World condos and Limelight condos Mississauga
February 7, 2012 1:00 am | by Edward Skira | Comments
New UrbanToronto Forum member oliverplante joined our site yesterday. Today he gets his first Photo Of The Day which is the first time a new member got here so quickly. Here's the amazing view ... read more

A Quick Look at Cityzen and Fernbrook Homes' Absolute World Condos

Absolute World Condos, Toronto, Fernbrook and Cityzen, MAD architects
November 16, 2011 2:31 pm | by Anonymous | Comments
Today's Photo of the Day gives us a surprsingly good shot of Absolute World Condominiums in Mississauga.  Surprising only because the photo was taken from a cellphone by forum member Asmegin. ... read more

New Glass Panelling Going Up on Mississauga's Absolute World Tower 5

Absolute World condos Mississuaga by Cityzen and Fernbrook Homes
October 6, 2011 2:25 pm | by Anonymous | Comments
Current work on the balcony glazing at Absolute World Condominiums in Mississauga means that we are now getting a better idea of how Tower 5 will look when finished. Crews are installing the ... read more

Catching Up With Cityzen and Fernbrook's Absolute World

Absolute World condos by Cityzen and Fernbrook Homes, Mississauga, Ontario
September 21, 2011 11:53 am | by Craig White | Comments
It has been a few months since we last featured Absolute World on our front page, so is it time to catch up? Yes, and no. It turns out that the reason that we have not been featuring Marilyn and ... read more

Marilyn Shaping up at Cityzen & Fernbrook's Absolute World in Mississauga

July 6, 2011 11:44 am | by Craig White | Comments
It has been a while since we last looked closely at Cityzen and Fernbrook Homes' landmark Absolute World complex in Mississauga, as not too much has been going on with the exteriors as ... read more

Cityzen And Fernbrook Home's Absolute World Condos As Seen From King And University

Cityzen And Fernbrook Home's Absolute World Condos
May 13, 2011 3:39 am | by Edward Skira | Comments
Neat picture today from Urban Toronto forum member Geekaroo. Here we see Mississauga's Absolute World condos from the corner of King and University. Photo by Geekaroo read more

Absolute World Condos By Cityzen And Fernbrook Homes Looking All Dark And Menacing

This photo depicts Citizen's Absolute World condos in Mississauga
March 9, 2011 3:11 pm | by Edward Skira | Comments
Yes, we have a tendency to make Absolute World condos the Photo Of The Day quite often. We just can't help it as these towers are just so beautiful to look at, even when they are dark and menacing ... read more

Podium Revealed At Cityzen and Fernbrook Homes' Absolute World Condos

Photo of Cityzen's Absolute World Condos in Mississauga
February 28, 2011 6:30 am | by Edward Skira | Comments
We raved pretty consistently about downtown Mississauga's Absolute World Condos. The uniquely designed "Marilyn's" are approaching completion and today we look at the podium. image by ... read more

Fernbrook & Cityzen's Absolute World Condos Tower 5 About to Top Off

Absolute World, Toronto Condos, Mississauga, Fernbrook Homes, Cityzen
February 9, 2011 12:49 pm | by Craig White | Comments
Tower E, the fifth and last tower at Absolute World Condos, Fernbrook Homes and Cityzen's standout Mississauga City Centre project, is about to top off. 56-storey Tower D, nicknamed Marilyn, ... read more

What Mississauga City Centre Would Look Like Out On The Alberta Prairie.

Mississauga's skyline is ever-growing these days.
January 19, 2011 12:15 am | by Edward Skira | Comments
Neat picture by forum member Jasonzed of Mississauga City Centre as taken from the CN Tower. It shows just how big downtown Mississauga is becoming as towers such as Absolute World continue to ... read more

Reviewing 2010: Construction, Part 2

Ritz-Carlton by Graywood and Cadillac Fairview with Kohn Pedersen Fox.
December 29, 2010 1:20 pm | by Craig White | Comments
We are covering only three projects in today's review, but these are three standouts, three milestones, three landmarks - call them what you will - which despite not being completed in 2010, have ... read more

Condo Projects Abound Around Humber Bay

Nautilus Condos in Toronto by Monarch and Graziani + Corazza Architect
November 30, 2010 1:00 am | by Craig White | Comments
UrbanToronto recently toured the South Beach Condominiums sales pavilion and work site, from which we will be bringing you photos and details of the project soon, but for now we start with views ... read more

Photo Of The Day: Cityzen and Fernbrook Home's Absolute World Condo As Seen From Etobicoke's Mount Garbage

Absolute World Condos in Mississauga by Cityzen/Fernbrook and MAD Architects
October 15, 2010 12:06 am | by Edward Skira | Comments
From scenic Mount Garbage in Etobicoke's sylvan Centennial Park, we present for your viewing pleasure, Mississauga City Centre at sunset, starring Absolute World. Developed by Cityzen and ... read more

Photo Of The Day: Absolute World Condo As Seen From The Penthouse Of The New Ritz-Carlton

Absolute World Condos in Mississauga by Cityzen/Fernbrook and MAD Architects
October 7, 2010 12:54 am | by Edward Skira | Comments
During our recent tour of the new Ritz-Carlton hotel and condo we were able to grab this photo from the penthouse level. In the distance we see the distinctive shape of the new Absolute World ... read more

Photo Of The Day: Widesuites and Absolute World Condos Making An Impact In Mississauga

Widesuites Condos in Mississauga by the Conservatory Group and E.I. Richmond
August 5, 2010 12:02 pm | by Edward Skira | Comments
The Widesuites Condominiums by the Conservatory Group recently topped off. The 35 storey building was designed by E.I. Richmond Architects. Meanwhile behind it Absolute World continues to rise. ... read more