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

[Red Mars]

These guys have recently been very busy hauling the dirt out since the crane has been installed. Stewart street, however, has been taking a beating as these sated dumpsters exit.

Pic taken Oct 11, 2012

 

[cmcint01]

Finally! King West's best-looking condo building gets underway. Whew.

We shall see - 650 King's model looked good too however the proof is in the final product!

 

[ProjectEnd]

Though to me, the Six50 case was a rare example of built form trumping model as someone, somewhere along the line made an executive decision to replace much of the precast with charcoal brick. Nowhere to go but up, methinks.

 

[urbandreamer]

I trust S+P to exceed expectations. They're one of the best--perhaps the best?--firms in the country.

 

[Samtheman]

Can anyone confirm that this 15-storey building has been given the go-ahead? The OMB website still has the decision as pending. Additionally, the request for 13 stories was refused Sept 20th by the City.

http://app.toronto.ca/ApplicationStatus/details.do?folderRsn=3028247

I trust S+P to exceed expectations. They're one of the best--perhaps the best?--firms in the country.

 

[ProjectEnd]

I believe Freed only has permission to build the below-grade parking at this point.

 

[T.0.isthebest]

I believe Freed only has permission to build the below-grade parking at this point.

I'm a little surprised about this - why would they only have permits to build the below-grade parking and not the above ground portion after all this time? Is it because Freed is hoping to obtain approval for a higher structure?

 

[ProjectEnd]

Exactly. Freed currently has permission to build to 12 stories but has taken his application to the OMB for 15.

 

[Red Mars]

Pic taken Oct 29, 2012

 

[T.0.isthebest]

Exactly. Freed currently has permission to build to 12 stories but has taken his application to the OMB for 15.

Thanks.

 

[T.0.isthebest]

This excavation site is really taking shape and getting cleaner by the day. Where were you positioned to take the shot above? I don't recall there being pedestrian access on the east side of the site (but I could be wrong)?

 

[Red Mars]

There is a back lane servicing the existing condos and businesses fronting King St.

 

[T.0.isthebest]

There is a back lane servicing the existing condos and businesses fronting King St.

Oh yes, I think I see it in one of the other photos.

 

[urbandreamer]

3 November 2012: Weird seeing the crane from this angle:

 

[Jasonzed]

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