spaced
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Wow. That looks great. The more I look at this bulding, the more I like it.
Toronto Parade at Concord CityPlace | 127.4m | 44s | Concord Adex | P + S / IBI
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Give it 40 years for these buildings to be built and the trees to actually be that size, and this view will be one of the most impressive 'big city' views in Toronto.
I think Concord's got it right with this complex.
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syn
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Looking at the layout of everything, I think this would've been a much better spot for a 'Signature' complex...could've been done with taller towers.
I'm not sure about the opposite shapes, but I do still like it...the park looks like it'll be great too.
I'm not sure about the opposite shapes, but I do still like it...the park looks like it'll be great too.
3Dementia
Senior Member
yeah right.... final render below:
Redroom Studios
Senior Member
Ive always loved mini models of cities... these are really cool to study! Looks like the park has made a big change for the better since that model was built. This earlier interpretation makes it look like a high school athletic field!
lordmandeep
Banned
It will likely be guarded by the old man from scene 24...
yyzer
Senior Member
the headline is misleading...it's a public park...
Private park at heart of project
TheStar.com - living - Private park at heart of project
March 01, 2008
Blending the beauty of a three-hectare park with the interior design of a condominium is the plan for Concord's City Place Parade.
There will be two 38-storey and two 18-storey towers with pleasing lake and park views.
"Parade takes those wonderful New York buildings that ring Central Park as its starting point," says Alan Vihant, vice-president of development at Concord Adex Developments. "On the south side, we are creating the largest, privately funded city park in recent history. There's also another park to the north."
There are interior courtyards and tree-lined boulevards wrapping all around it.
"It's really four towers that sit inside a park and are surrounded by green space," says Vihant.
The project is designed by world-renown architects Kohn, Pedderson, Fox of New York and London.
The north end of the park runs north from Bremner Ave . in Toronto's west downtown. A lush, landscaped pathway of natural stone flanked by mature trees leads up to them.
"There's a glass bridge that connects the 38-storey towers at the 28th floor. In the glass bridge, there will be a lounge area and above that there will be some large-scale deluxe penthouses right in the bridge," says Vihant.
The suites reflect the bonding of outdoor and indoor space with such touches as walls, floors and countertops made of natural materials.
"The suite sizes, prices and features cater to the whole marketplace. It's not exclusively a first-time buyer or investor project," says Vihant. "There's the whole gamut of one-, two- and three-bedroom suites. We will also be building townhouses at grade level. All the streets will be lined with townhouses on three of the four sides."
The park is a tribute to author and artist Douglas Coupland. The design is inspired by Greg Smallenberg of Philips Farvaag Smallenberg. Corporate art consultant Karen Mills was also involved.
The overall theme of the park will be the creation of what Coupland calls a library of Canada.
"There will be works of art, but also the topography itself will capture a sense of the country and its spirit," says Mills. "We will use earth excavated from the building sites to create a natural bluff and other features. The topography will become a statement about the place and history this site has seen."
The park will also be home to the Terry Fox Miracle Mile, a walking path dedicated to the Canadian hero whose cross-Canada run raised funds for cancer research in 1981.
Divided into quadrants, each area will be dedicated to leisure, sports, recreation and play.
"The park will be the living heart of Concord City Place," says Vihant. Excavation of the site has begun with closing dates scheduled for fall 2010.
Prices start at about $250,000 for a one-bedroom suite of 483 square feet.
The sales centre and model suite is located at 23 Spadina Ave. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week. Call 416-813-0999 or visit www.cityplace.ca.
Private park at heart of project
TheStar.com - living - Private park at heart of project
March 01, 2008
Blending the beauty of a three-hectare park with the interior design of a condominium is the plan for Concord's City Place Parade.
There will be two 38-storey and two 18-storey towers with pleasing lake and park views.
"Parade takes those wonderful New York buildings that ring Central Park as its starting point," says Alan Vihant, vice-president of development at Concord Adex Developments. "On the south side, we are creating the largest, privately funded city park in recent history. There's also another park to the north."
There are interior courtyards and tree-lined boulevards wrapping all around it.
"It's really four towers that sit inside a park and are surrounded by green space," says Vihant.
The project is designed by world-renown architects Kohn, Pedderson, Fox of New York and London.
The north end of the park runs north from Bremner Ave . in Toronto's west downtown. A lush, landscaped pathway of natural stone flanked by mature trees leads up to them.
"There's a glass bridge that connects the 38-storey towers at the 28th floor. In the glass bridge, there will be a lounge area and above that there will be some large-scale deluxe penthouses right in the bridge," says Vihant.
The suites reflect the bonding of outdoor and indoor space with such touches as walls, floors and countertops made of natural materials.
"The suite sizes, prices and features cater to the whole marketplace. It's not exclusively a first-time buyer or investor project," says Vihant. "There's the whole gamut of one-, two- and three-bedroom suites. We will also be building townhouses at grade level. All the streets will be lined with townhouses on three of the four sides."
The park is a tribute to author and artist Douglas Coupland. The design is inspired by Greg Smallenberg of Philips Farvaag Smallenberg. Corporate art consultant Karen Mills was also involved.
The overall theme of the park will be the creation of what Coupland calls a library of Canada.
"There will be works of art, but also the topography itself will capture a sense of the country and its spirit," says Mills. "We will use earth excavated from the building sites to create a natural bluff and other features. The topography will become a statement about the place and history this site has seen."
The park will also be home to the Terry Fox Miracle Mile, a walking path dedicated to the Canadian hero whose cross-Canada run raised funds for cancer research in 1981.
Divided into quadrants, each area will be dedicated to leisure, sports, recreation and play.
"The park will be the living heart of Concord City Place," says Vihant. Excavation of the site has begun with closing dates scheduled for fall 2010.
Prices start at about $250,000 for a one-bedroom suite of 483 square feet.
The sales centre and model suite is located at 23 Spadina Ave. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week. Call 416-813-0999 or visit www.cityplace.ca.
current
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May 20
Site prep work, from Front W looking south.
Site prep work, from Front W looking south.
CanadianNational
Senior Member
June 22, 2008
From Bremner Boulevard, looking North-East to North-West:
From Bremner Boulevard, looking North-East to North-West:
khris
Senior Member
Thanks for the photos.
Quick off topic question though... what is that really tall crane for in the background?
Quick off topic question though... what is that really tall crane for in the background?
BobBob
Senior Member
That's 75 Portland by Freed.
khris
Senior Member
Thanks 
Towered
Senior Member
The Parade pit, with Luna Vista in the background:
The end of Portland, for now...
The two Portlands:
Bremmer and Bathurst:
The end of Portland, for now...
The two Portlands:
Bremmer and Bathurst:
Redroom Studios
Senior Member
awesome pics! I especially like #2 - it has that giant sandbox feel to it!
p5connex
Active Member
Maybe a stupid question, but are they going to bridge Portland St. across the tracks - well for cars and trucks, or just pedestrians and bikes?
p5
p5