Toronto Rush Condos | 44.96m | 15s | Alterra | BDP Quadrangle

[kondoz]

A commercial broker ( a buddy of mine) told me that this site was sold to a developer (Freed or Tridel perhaps). He wasn't specific. I think he spoke more than he should have!

Any word on if this is true? Would make a nice infill project.

I know Stephenson's wants a bigger location.

 

[BobBob]

I was just wondering the other day about that site. Seems prime for a nice, small-scale residential project.

 

[AlbertC]

Rumour on BuzzBuzzHome is that this site has been purchased by Alterra with Quadrangle as the project architect.

http://www.buzzbuzzhome.com/Forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=1030

 

[yonderbean]

Me too, just a couple of days ago. Seems every time I bike past some prime development spot like this and wonder about it, I find a thread in this forum within a matter of weeks.

I was just wondering the other day about that site. Seems prime for a nice, small-scale residential project.

 

[kondoz]

Exciting! Wasn't this site held by that big media guy? He's Toronto based. His name eludes me. Someone else remember?

 

[AlbertC]

Rumour confirmed by Alterra: https://twitter.com/#!/AlterraGroup

In case you missed the news yesterday. @AlterraGroup has acquired 520 Richmond St. Lots to be excited about!! #Toronto #FashionDistrict

 

[drewp]

http://homesandcondosblog.com/home/sold-520-richmond-st-west-6928.html

 

[urbandreamer]

Quadrangle. Launch next Spring?

 

[Automation Gallery]

520 RICHMOND ST W
OPA / Rezoning 12 279689 STE 20 OZ Ward 20
- Tor & E.York Nov 15, 2012 --- --- --- ---
Rezoning application to permit the redevelopment of the lands for the purposes of a single mixed use building (13 storeys) comprising of residential (108 units - 8586m2), commercial at grade level (275m2) and a total of 36 parking spaces below grade.

 

[urbandreamer]

First look at the renderporn. Looks a bit busy.

 

[Art Decal]

First look at the renderporn. Looks a bit busy.

Calling it "busy" is actually nice of you. I find it quite offensive. It might've been passable if the glass portion wrapped all the way around the floors it encompasses.

 

[taal]

Liking this one ! A lot of potential.

 

[Xray_Crystal_Junkie]

It's daring. I applaud the effort alone.

 

[AlbertC]

Potential is there but the transition between elements doesn't exactly flow well. The striped pattern formed by the black framing creates a rather hectic appearance. Alternating sections of solid color panels (ie. Teeple's 60 Richmond) would look more refined. The glass cube at the top corner is also an excessive fussy add-on.

 

[gristle]

First look at the renderporn. Looks a bit busy.

At first glance, I would agree. Then again, the images might be quite preliminary.