Entries by Roy Bhandari

Aqualina Condos the Latest in Toronto’s New Waterfront Community

The East Bayfront (now known as “Bayside Toronto”) re-development is well and truly under way.  The $1.1 Billion revitalization of 13 acres on Toronto’s newest waterfront community is among one of the most ambitious in the entire city.  Corus Entertainment and George Brown College have already made the budding location their home with incredible state of…

2221 Yonge To Become the Latest Condominium at Yonge & Eg

The brand new Eglinton LRT has breathed an incredible amount of new life into the already vibrant and popular Yonge & Eg neighbourhood. In the last twelve months, new condominiums projects that are pushing the boundaries of quality and design (E Condominiums, 155 Redpath) are beginning to sprout up and exciting new commercial and retail components…

Condos in Toronto with Direct PATH Access

Toronto’s underground PATH network has become increasingly popular and a new condominium developers see great value in offering direct access.  Condominiums with direct access command premium resale and rental rates which makes it an important perk for investors to keep an eye out for. Below is a list of condominiums (completed, under construction and in…

7 Most Exciting Proposals in Toronto

Toronto is growing through a major growth spurt and there are some incredible new proposals (condominium and otherwise) being put together that will continue to put Toronto on the map. The proposals listed below are all large in scope and show the direction that Toronto is headed as we work towards becoming a “World Class City”. The…

6 Best Pools Coming Soon to Toronto

With the temperature inching towards 20 Degrees Celsius and galoshes are replaced by flip flops, we thought there would be no better time to look at what we think will be the best swimming pools in Toronto. Condominium designers and architects continue to put a huge emphasis on high quality amenities and in the last…

Incredible Renderings for 1 Yonge Site

Last Year we announced that Pinnacle International had made one of the largest land purchases in the history of Toronto when they purchased the site of the Toronto Star building at 1 Yonge for a mind numbing $255 million.  It has since been announced that a proposal for 5 brand new towers (which will stand…

South Financial Core – Major Businesses Headed South

Toronto’s Financial District is expanding south in a major major way, with over 6 million square feet of new office space expected in the next few years. The “South Financial Core” is centered around York & Bremner where Telus (25 York) and PwC (18 York) have already set up shop in towers that added almost 1.5…

Harbour Plaza Residences Details Revealed as Launch Nears

Harbour Plaza Residences is a pre-construction condominium project located in the growing South Financial Core.  Menkes Developments tied up the large site, located at 1 York Street (or 90 Harbour) last year and anticipation has been building on exactly what will be built. We recently got a first look at the renderings of the site…

Charles & Hayden to be Revitalized as part of CASA III

In 2010 the City of Toronto in collaboration with Peter Clewes of architectsAlliance completed a makeover of Toronto’s “Fashion Mile” that stretches across Bloor Street from Yonge Street to Church Street.  The renovation included a re-cladding of the streetscape with gorgeous black granite, a widening of the pedestrian walkways, new landscaping and new street furnishings.…

CASA 3 Rendering Revealed as Excitment Builds for Launch

To truly understand what makes CASA III exceptional, it is important to look back at CASA I and CASA II. Head to Toe rendering of CASA III borrows elements that makes CASA I & II so popular including the signature wraparound balconies, incredible amenities and one of the most inviting lobbies Toronto has to offer CASA…

CASA 3 Tease Rendering Ahead of Spring Launch

Cresford have started their marketing campaign for the massively anticipated CASA III Condominiums, set to launch later this spring. An extra large Hermès scarf drapes over CASA III ahead of the much anticipated Spring Launch.  The teaser reveals much of what made CASA I & CASA II so successful; wraparound balconies and a “square floorplate”…

E Condominiums Reveal New Renderings to Connect to Streetscape

Bazis International have released 10 stunning new renderings that show off E Condominiums connection to the brand new corner of Yonge & Eglinton. Head to Toe shot of E Condominiums at the corner of Yonge & Eglinton The announcement of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT has spurred a number of new developments at Yonge & Eglinton ranging…

Cresford Announce Hermès Furnishings for CASA III

Cresford will continue their trend of partnering with exclusive designer brands to furnish their condominium common areas and have announced that CASA III Condominiums will be furnished by ultra-luxury fashion label Hermès.  CASA III is set to launch this spring. The CASA III lobby will be furnished by ultra luxurious Hermès This is the third development by Cresford to feature…

Cityzen’s Masterplanned Ordnance Triangle Details Emerge

Before we get started on Ordnance, we have to talk a little bit about Cityzen.  Cityzen are one of Toronto’s leading developers when it comes to pushing the envelope on design.  Their work on Absolute Condos in Mississauga (dubbed the “Marylin Monroe” Towers) need no introduction, and L Tower is among the most instantly recognizable…

First Official Yonge & Rich Rendering Revealed

After weeks of hype, Great Gulf have finally revealed the rendering for Yonge & Rich Condominiums – the hotly anticipated condominium project set to launch in the coming weeks. Yonge & Rich first look.  Located just east of the Yonge & Richmond intersection in the heart of Toronto.  Will feature large balconies and terraces and…