Toronto 629 King Residences (was Thompson Residences) | 53.34m | 15s | Freed | Saucier + Perrotte

[cassius]

I'm not really sure what to make of the architecture. I generally like the multi-box kind of look, but that only seems to work (for me) when the boxes are of varying sizes. These all appear to be the exact same size.

 

[gristle]

I do. I hate setbacks--King St West isn't Brandon Manitoba.

It's not up to you.

 

[simuls]

I do. I hate setbacks--King St West isn't Brandon Manitoba.

haha That's one of the most random associations of yours I've ever read...and I've been to Brandon many many times (good music school)!!

 

[Automation Gallery]

Here is more.............Thompson Toronto Plans More Residences; Hotel to Open Next Month
http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2...ans_More_Residences_Hotel_to_Open_Next_Month_

 

[SpadinaBus]

Ready at the end of 2011.....yea right. I love the way the guys at the top of these organizations seem to lie the most.

 

[JayBee]

Ready at the end of 2011.....yea right. I love the way the guys at the top of these organizations seem to lie the most.

2014

 

[urbandreamer]

Well at least I now have access to an insider source.

 

[Red Mars]

Recent pic

 

[urbandreamer]

I wonder where we are in sales % sold here? I must say suddenly seeing the sales centre from this angle brightened my day, 4 May 2010 update:

 

[simuls]

The sales centre is very chic/cool, but the model suite left much to be desired in terms of fit/finishes for the price point and while there are certain aspects of this design that I like, for the most part, it really is just a bunch of cubes and will look quite monolithic. Best units are definitely at the rear of the building where there's a nice courtyard and the units are far more varied.

 

[Parkdalian]

I was on the S+P website and saw some three-dimensional models I didn't see posted here. It is a pretty fun building! I like the apartments that jut out at the back on the west top side.

 

[UrbanFervour]

Love this. I hope more developers start looking at S&P (instead of aA, for example) as the go-to firm for new Condos in Toronto. Maybe this project and the River City project will be the right catalyst to push more innovative contemporary design in this city?

 

[urbandreamer]

Imagine if these were prefab units. Depending on demand, the building could continually grow upwards. Just build a strong foundation, and start stacking! The renter/buyer would buy&install their own appliances, flooring etc.

 

[AlvinofDiaspar]

That's the old Metabolist school. Prefab at that level didn't turn out to be as cheap or effecient as they would hope though - which is why you don't even see much works in that style even in Japan where you'd think it would work.

AoD

 

[neuhaus]

I love the design of this building.
My only concern is that the King Street building is really close to the Stewart Street buiding, causing a very narrow and deep canyon of a courtyard.

I'm curious about the story about the old houses on Stewart Street that held out to this development.