Freedom Room: Micro-Housing
The Verge recently posted an interesting article about a group of inmates at a high-security prison in Spoleto, Italy who assisted in the design of a mini-unit floorplan called the “Freedom Room.”The Freedom RoomYou think condo units in Toronto are tiny?
Construction Update: Post House Condominium
We love when developers and architects creatively incorporate Toronto’s historical buildings into their new condo designs. Some great examples include Five Condos at St. Joseph and The Massey Tower - both by MOD Developments.One project that is doing an
The First Rendering of the Highly Anticipated SQ2 by Tridel
One of the most highly anticipated master-plans in the city is Tridel’s Alexandra Park (which is pretty great for Tridel, considering one of the other most highly anticipated master-plans is the Bayside Toronto community on the waterfront in the east
Third quarter condo sales up 11% compared to last year
The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) recently released its third quarter resale condo market results for 2015, announcing a huge jump in condo unit sales across the TREB market area. “The condominium apartment market segment has been a key contributor to
The winners of the 2015 EnerQuality Awards
Last week, EnerQuality announced the winners of the 2015 EnerQuality Awards at a sold out Toronto gala. The EnerQuality Awards recognize those in the new home industry who push the boundaries of sustainable, green, and energy efficient design. Therefore,
An Early Peek at Lakeshore and Cherry
The Canary District is an area that continues to grab our attention due to its size and importance to the city. Dundee Kilmer has hired some amazing architects and planners to design a walkable, pedestrian-friendly master plan for Toronto’s West Don
Bryon Patton Brings his Award-Winning Interior Design to 90 Niagara
From Fieldgate HomesUnlike a Monet or Picasso, interior designers seldom get to sign their works. Yet Bryon Patton and top level designers like him regularly imbue Toronto's finest new condominiums with their own signature style and sense of
4 The Kingsway is fully approved and starting construction this spring
It’s not every day you hear about a new flatiron style building getting approved and prepared for construction, which is why we are very interested in North Drive’s new boutique condo in Toronto, 4 The Kingsway. North Drive enlisted the creative services
How to keep cool if your air conditioner breaks
The Greater Toronto Area is in for a hot summer. If you have air conditioning, you’re good to go. If you don’t, then you’re probably already aware of some of these tips for what to do if your A/C breaks.
The war on gentrification rages on
As cranes continue to dominate the Toronto skyline, there’s an anti-gentrification backlash afoot. Is this more NIMBYism? Or are the protesters right to want something to remain of their character-filled, low-rise memories? It’s not new, but the
