SaugeenJunction
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I'm sure tall will be the new MCC norm. With these as a precedent, developers will for sure want to capitalize on going tall.
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I'm sure tall will be the new MCC norm. With these as a precedent, developers will for sure want to capitalize on going tall.
bilked
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Wasn’t suggesting that. not sure I actually understand (not that my post was a paragon of clarity itself).
I take your larger point though. I’m as pleasantly surprised as the next guy by how 411 Church and King Blue turned out. but even with less parsimonious materials choices and competent execution, that level of architecture wouldn’t be deserving of a city-defining 80 storey landmark in my opion. And though there’s nothing to suggest this has the “Aura” of looming disaster, we also don’t have a single completed precedent by this developer to assuage execution concerns. IBI indeed has plenty of duds. My point, though, is more that IBI is a rather dull choice for a building of this scale, notwithstanding they have some decent infills. This render is interesting enough, but in my view lacks the cohesion of phase 1 (it gives me slight 88 Queen East North vibes). The balcony motif doesn’t carry the 80 storey ask for me (and is hard to relate to its little twist at the top). But early stages. And:
khaldoon
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Considering the location of this phase, it will be interesting if this height will be approved. If it was in place of towers 1 or 2 or on the south side of the site it wouldn’t be an issue but having a 70+ stories at this location will definitely result in shadows being a problem for the houses across the street.
ericmacm
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I'm thinking it will be approved regardless. There will definitely be increased shadowing on the homes but I honestly doubt it will be much different than the shadows that will be cast by phases 1 and 2 (which are gargantuan buildings in their own right), as well as those of the Parkside Village development and the Grand Park development. That whole neighbourhood will basically be walled in by condos from the north and the east in a decade anyway.
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khaldoon
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SaugeenJunction
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Looks like this will be happening in the next few days - glad to see it and I bet phase 3 will sell out fast.
Jasonzed
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They should just start building it in the spring. Like you said, it will sell out 
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Rogers Real Estate Development Ltd. and the City of Mississauga reach for new heights
Rogers Real Estate Development Limited
11:30 ET
Edward Rogers, Mayor Bonnie Crombie, Urban Capital and IBI Group unveil 81-storey tower in the heart of M City
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Sept. 24, 2018 /CNW/ - Following the unprecedented successes of M City's first two towers, M1 and M2, today Edward Rogers, Mayor Bonnie Crombie and the M City team unveiled plans for a third tower along the western edge of Mississauga's emerging downtown. Designed by acclaimed Canadian firm IBI Group, M3 will soar to 81 stories, making it the tallest tower in Mississauga by a significant margin, and one of the tallest buildings in the GTA.
M3, the third tower of the M City community, will rise to 81 storeys, becoming the tallest tower in Mississauga and one of the tallest in the Greater Toronto Area. (CNW Group/Rogers Real Estate Development Limited)
"M City is the first residential development for the Rogers Family and we are thrilled to once again be partnering with the City of Mississauga. Our goal is to develop a world-class community befitting any city in the world. The unveiling of M3 is a significant step towards that goal," says Edward Rogers, Chair of Rogers Communications. "Today's announcement demonstrates our unwavering belief in this city and continued commitment to delivering cutting-edge design that resets expectations of what the future of development looks like in Mississauga."
M3's unveiling comes only a few short months after construction began on the more than 1,570 units that comprise M City's first two phases. Rogers Real Estate Development Limited, a private holding company owned by the Rogers family, enlisted leading Canadian developer Urban Capital Property Group to help bring their vision of downtown Mississaugato life. The 8-tower, 15-acre, 4.3 million sq. ft. master-planned community was designed by renowned urban designers Cooper Robertson of New York, to reflect the city's own vision for a new downtown, and introduces two acres of public parkland onto the site.
"We are working to build a complete, well-planned city. Today is another important milestone as we shape our City's growing and thriving downtown core. Once complete, M City will define the western edge of downtown Mississaugaand will perfectly compliment the Absolute Towers to the east. These significant and ongoing building investments help strengthen our City's tax base which allows Council to fund important resident priorities we all rely on including libraries, community centres and public transit," adds Mayor Crombie.
M3's stunning, slender design features a subtle twist at the lower and upper parts of the tower and a dramatic sloped crown at the top. The design is rooted in the context of Mississauga's downtown and was the result of a design competition held by Rogers Real Estate Development Limited and Urban Capital, which received proposals from several of the country's top architecture firms.
"M3 preserves the spirit of movement and twists that made the M City 1 and 2 buildings so striking. It was important for our design to embody this artful dynamism that has become so representative of Mississauga, but with a subtle, refined application," says lead architect Mansoor Kazerouni, Global Director of Buildings at IBI Group. "Mississauga has a very unique layout and acts almost as a city with two grids. You have due North and South forming one grid and a streetscape that runs diagonal to those directions. Our twist is meant to speak directly to both compositions. The result is a design that is completely unique to the site and emblematic of the ambitions of M City."
The tower's verticality is enhanced by a dynamic façade defined by saw tooth balconies that create a black and white diagonal pattern up the building, providing scale, texture and materiality. "The tower form is crowned by a sloped and stepped top that complements the diagonal balcony pattern and creates incredible terrace units, giving residents an opportunity to experience the city like never before," says Kazerouni.
Fronting onto Burnhamthorpe, M3 will provide unfettered access to abundant green spaces with M City's expansive two-acre parkland abutting the podium. A wraparound café on the ground level along with a linear park on the tower's north east side, will activate a public realm in and around the site. The building's unique design allows for an extensive amenity pavilion that includes an indoor pool and gymnasium, providing one-of-a-kind views of the neighbouring park.
"M3 cements the notion that M City is a catalyst for the evolution of Mississauga," says Mark Reeve, Partner at Urban Capital Property Group. "I'm very proud of our tremendous team, which includes the owner/developer, Rogers Real Estate Development Limited, IBI Group, Cecconi Simone, Ellis Don, Cooper Robertson and our other leading-edge consultants. Together, we continue to push the envelope and deliver a dynamic community that Mississauga will be proud of. We want to help put this city on the map as one of the most progressive, forward-thinking and creative places in the world."
M3 is Mississauga's tallest tower at 81 storeys, with 900 units ranging from 480 sq.ft. to 1,000 sq. ft.
Rogers Real Estate Development Limited
11:30 ET
Edward Rogers, Mayor Bonnie Crombie, Urban Capital and IBI Group unveil 81-storey tower in the heart of M City
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Sept. 24, 2018 /CNW/ - Following the unprecedented successes of M City's first two towers, M1 and M2, today Edward Rogers, Mayor Bonnie Crombie and the M City team unveiled plans for a third tower along the western edge of Mississauga's emerging downtown. Designed by acclaimed Canadian firm IBI Group, M3 will soar to 81 stories, making it the tallest tower in Mississauga by a significant margin, and one of the tallest buildings in the GTA.
M3, the third tower of the M City community, will rise to 81 storeys, becoming the tallest tower in Mississauga and one of the tallest in the Greater Toronto Area. (CNW Group/Rogers Real Estate Development Limited)
"M City is the first residential development for the Rogers Family and we are thrilled to once again be partnering with the City of Mississauga. Our goal is to develop a world-class community befitting any city in the world. The unveiling of M3 is a significant step towards that goal," says Edward Rogers, Chair of Rogers Communications. "Today's announcement demonstrates our unwavering belief in this city and continued commitment to delivering cutting-edge design that resets expectations of what the future of development looks like in Mississauga."
M3's unveiling comes only a few short months after construction began on the more than 1,570 units that comprise M City's first two phases. Rogers Real Estate Development Limited, a private holding company owned by the Rogers family, enlisted leading Canadian developer Urban Capital Property Group to help bring their vision of downtown Mississaugato life. The 8-tower, 15-acre, 4.3 million sq. ft. master-planned community was designed by renowned urban designers Cooper Robertson of New York, to reflect the city's own vision for a new downtown, and introduces two acres of public parkland onto the site.
"We are working to build a complete, well-planned city. Today is another important milestone as we shape our City's growing and thriving downtown core. Once complete, M City will define the western edge of downtown Mississaugaand will perfectly compliment the Absolute Towers to the east. These significant and ongoing building investments help strengthen our City's tax base which allows Council to fund important resident priorities we all rely on including libraries, community centres and public transit," adds Mayor Crombie.
M3's stunning, slender design features a subtle twist at the lower and upper parts of the tower and a dramatic sloped crown at the top. The design is rooted in the context of Mississauga's downtown and was the result of a design competition held by Rogers Real Estate Development Limited and Urban Capital, which received proposals from several of the country's top architecture firms.
"M3 preserves the spirit of movement and twists that made the M City 1 and 2 buildings so striking. It was important for our design to embody this artful dynamism that has become so representative of Mississauga, but with a subtle, refined application," says lead architect Mansoor Kazerouni, Global Director of Buildings at IBI Group. "Mississauga has a very unique layout and acts almost as a city with two grids. You have due North and South forming one grid and a streetscape that runs diagonal to those directions. Our twist is meant to speak directly to both compositions. The result is a design that is completely unique to the site and emblematic of the ambitions of M City."
The tower's verticality is enhanced by a dynamic façade defined by saw tooth balconies that create a black and white diagonal pattern up the building, providing scale, texture and materiality. "The tower form is crowned by a sloped and stepped top that complements the diagonal balcony pattern and creates incredible terrace units, giving residents an opportunity to experience the city like never before," says Kazerouni.
Fronting onto Burnhamthorpe, M3 will provide unfettered access to abundant green spaces with M City's expansive two-acre parkland abutting the podium. A wraparound café on the ground level along with a linear park on the tower's north east side, will activate a public realm in and around the site. The building's unique design allows for an extensive amenity pavilion that includes an indoor pool and gymnasium, providing one-of-a-kind views of the neighbouring park.
"M3 cements the notion that M City is a catalyst for the evolution of Mississauga," says Mark Reeve, Partner at Urban Capital Property Group. "I'm very proud of our tremendous team, which includes the owner/developer, Rogers Real Estate Development Limited, IBI Group, Cecconi Simone, Ellis Don, Cooper Robertson and our other leading-edge consultants. Together, we continue to push the envelope and deliver a dynamic community that Mississauga will be proud of. We want to help put this city on the map as one of the most progressive, forward-thinking and creative places in the world."
M3 is Mississauga's tallest tower at 81 storeys, with 900 units ranging from 480 sq.ft. to 1,000 sq. ft.
innsertnamehere
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Looks like its 240-250m? I'd love to get a solid number.
ericmacm
Active Member
Man, that looks so good. I thought M-City phase 1 and 2 were tall. This thing completely dwarfs those towers. It's going to be a total monster in the skyline. My guess is somewhere around 240m tall.
SaugeenJunction
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SaugeenJunction
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Thanks for the link!
They keep quoting 81 storeys, but the uppermost penthouse is on the 77th floor, with 4 mechanical levels disguised as regular storeys above it. Working on getting the exact height.
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