[emphurent]

This project has been quite lowkey, as it uniquely didn't require a zone change, meaning there are no public documents other than a building permit. Normally I wouldn't post something with so few plans public, but the size is the largest in the area other than 205 Albert.

As there is no public documents, here is a quick massing to give an idea of the scale and surroundings. This building will be the first new one on this part of the street to feature retail.

A crane was recently put up, seen in this photo taken tonight.

 

[Undead]

From a Toronto perspective, it's surprising and somewhat refreshing to see how willing KW is to bust down detached houses.

 

[.dwg]

There’s nothing refreshing about the ghastly results

 

[Undead]

There’s nothing refreshing about the ghastly results

I'm not talking about the building quality or merits of the architecture. I only meant in terms of the politics around zoning.

 

[emphurent]

Updated the developer, the materials are once again the same. The render does not do the design any favors. Those materials on the podium are just ick.

The large podium can be spotted from far away.

And closer up.

 

[Msleylar]

KW has made big strides on massing and intensificaiton, but the materials being used are garbage. Walking along Philip Street is like a stucco sample showroom.

 

[Paclo]

Some additional renders from the architect, PG Design Studio, and the rental management, Accommod8u, more can be found on their websites:

PG Design Studio has also produced this informational video about the project, which includes 3D model flybys, for those interested.

 

[Sunnyside]

Well, at least It's true to the final product.

 

[Algnqn]

For those that are interested, PG Studio, Accommod8u, PG building envelope etc are all under the umbrella company of Prica Global Enterprises, a family business started by the Serbian-Canadian Prica family in Waterloo. They've been incredibly quick to build a huge stock of purpose built student rental buildings in Waterloo- to varying degrees of success. A report from the Region of Waterloo lists the value of this building permit at $79 million for 340 units... https://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/...mit_Activity_and_Growth_Monitoring.ACCESS.pdf

 

[artyboy123]

For those interested...here is the website https://www.pricaglobal.com/projects

Crazy how this site back in both 2018 & 2021 was still just low-rise and 3 bungalows:

 

[AlbertC]

Prica Global uses tech, innovation to cut construction times

Municipal approvals aren’t being granted any faster and Ontario’s housing crisis isn’t easing, but Waterloo-based developer and property manager Prica Global Enterprises (PGE) is using innovative practices to build its projects in well-below-average time.

renx.ca

PGE’s 25-storey apartment building at 308 King St. N. is comprised of 340 residential units, ranging in size from 500 to 900 square feet, as well as 14 commercial rental spaces. It has 384 parking spaces for automobiles and 216 for bicycles.

The site was acquired in January 2019. Construction began in January 2022 and occupancy is now underway.

While PGE said the average construction time for a building of this size is approximately 24 to 42 months, the 20-month timeline for 308 King St. N. stemmed from a three-phased process where the lower levels of the building were completed and furnished first.

Attention then moved upwards toward the higher storeys of the development until roof capping and completion.

The building has a rooftop amenity space and a park and garden on its east podium.