I think the idea of the golden lines (like in the digital mock-ups to promote the project) looked sophisticated, but the end project is unrecognisable. Perhaps some of the lines and boxes could have been reduced in order to create more harmony with the windows and balconies. Also, the boxy...
That unit to me seems more appropriate for a therapy practice or a consultant‘s office!
Maybe some companies might use a space like that to accommodate employees visiting for long periods of time instead of having them rent hotel rooms? 🤷🏻♂️
While that's true, they have to put up with continuous noise and air pollution. Opening a window or stepping on to the balcony would not be advisable. For some more context regarding the cost-benefit analysis of this location for a condo, I would recommend this analysis from an urban planner:
My point is that units along the Gardiner are obviously very centrally located in one of the most expensive and desirable neighbourhoods in the city, so once would assume that tenants would be willing to accept some major concessions (to privacy, noise, air quality, etc.) being right next to and...
At 260 metres, this condo tower will surpass the tallest building outside of Ontario, the Stantec Tower in Edmonton (250m)! And it is crazy because it is part of a skyline, the existence of which most people (Canadians) are unaware!
Imagine living in Pickering but your balcony and condo windows back right onto the highway as if you lived right along the Gardiner?! Maybe those will be „investor units“?