Solaris
Senior Member
from Urbanation's twitter site:
I guess that means the shorter east tower is first out of the gate ~
I guess that means the shorter east tower is first out of the gate ~
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Towered
Senior Member
I'm guessing the existing tower on site will be demolished?
Solaris
Senior Member
City Planning Final Report
Based on this planning staff report from May 2008
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2008/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-13185.pdf):
So indeed ... the old Valhalla Inn bldg is H I S T O R Y ~
Some contrary information though, in the above report it suggests the applicant reduced one tower from 22 dowb to 19 storeys, yet the Urbanation source notes that the first phase is for a 22 storeys tower
Images from the above planning staff report:
Based on this planning staff report from May 2008
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2008/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-13185.pdf):
In May 2008, the applicant submitted the final set of revisions to the proposal. These revisions include: a decrease in the number of dwelling units to 898 from 930; a reduction in the height of the proposed residential building along the east lot line from 22-storeys to 19-storeys; the removal of the majority of the southerly 2-storey base attached to the 19-storey building near the existing townhouses; and a reduction in the total gross floor area of the residential proposal to 75 000 square metres. As a result of these changes, the total number of parking spaces provided on the site has been reduced from 1,182 parking spaces to 1,115 parking spaces. The 4-storey above-grade parking structure/amenity building located between the proposed 25 and 29-storey buildings is still proposed.
Vehicular access to the site will be from Valhalla Inn Road. At the centre of the proposed development is a landscaped courtyard surrounded by an internal driveway. The existing Valhalla Inn hotel is proposed to be demolished.
Vehicular access to the site will be from Valhalla Inn Road. At the centre of the proposed development is a landscaped courtyard surrounded by an internal driveway. The existing Valhalla Inn hotel is proposed to be demolished.
So indeed ... the old Valhalla Inn bldg is H I S T O R Y ~
Some contrary information though, in the above report it suggests the applicant reduced one tower from 22 dowb to 19 storeys, yet the Urbanation source notes that the first phase is for a 22 storeys tower
Images from the above planning staff report:
adma
Superstar
Hmmm, in fine print...
"Piers & wood beams incorporated into entry features with plaque".
"Decorative facsimile of oasthouse roof".
Okay, so it's a present-day version of token retentionism...
"Piers & wood beams incorporated into entry features with plaque".
"Decorative facsimile of oasthouse roof".
Okay, so it's a present-day version of token retentionism...
Lindy
New Member
So am guessing from the drawings my view of the 427 will be gone when these go up....nice I can hardly wait
Towered
Senior Member
Hell of a view, isn't it?
Towered
Senior Member
Sales centre is being constructed.
I regret that I did not go in for a thorough job of photography before this place closed. I was here a number of times over the years, not often though. Friends were married there.
This is facing west, across the 427, toward Tridel's West Village site. The oasthouse roofs were celebrated in the sign.
This is facing south. All of this is closed off from the road by a chain link fence you can't see in this photo. At the back you can see the new sales office under construction.
The front: you can sort of see the oasthouse roofs that will be replicated on the podium. These photos don't do much to show you the stylish place this once was; the tower never really fit in mind you. I doubt they'll implode it - it's quite close to other apartments - but the kid in me would still like to see an implosion.
This is the north side; original motel room windows boarded up, later tower in behind.
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This is facing west, across the 427, toward Tridel's West Village site. The oasthouse roofs were celebrated in the sign.
This is facing south. All of this is closed off from the road by a chain link fence you can't see in this photo. At the back you can see the new sales office under construction.
The front: you can sort of see the oasthouse roofs that will be replicated on the podium. These photos don't do much to show you the stylish place this once was; the tower never really fit in mind you. I doubt they'll implode it - it's quite close to other apartments - but the kid in me would still like to see an implosion.
This is the north side; original motel room windows boarded up, later tower in behind.
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The following is Edilcan's press release prior to the opening of the sales centre for One Valhalla. Normally we don't reprint the marketing pitch without some rewriting... but this one is relatively free of hype and is loaded with detail, so here it is, the original pitch:
EDILCAN – VALHALLA SITE STORY
May 6, 2010
ONE VALHALLA TOWNS & CONDOS
A glorious past meets an exciting future at Edilcan’s condominium community
coming soon to Etobicoke
When the Valhalla Inn site became available for sale in the emerging Etobicoke City Centre, Edilcan Development Corporation saw it as the perfect venue for a new condominium development where they could offer remarkable value in a convenient location, and ultimately replace one landmark complex with a new one. The Valhalla Inn opened on May 23, 1963. One of the city’s first “motor inns,” its Scandinavian design became popular, and the Inn was the “in spot” of the era. Many of its furnishings and decoration were designed by George Robb, such as the carved Viking ship bar. Edilcan is working with Heritage Preservation Services to incorporate some of the original Inn’s artifacts into the new condominium residences, which will be crafted from brick, stone (some of it reclaimed), glass and aluminum.
One Valhalla Towns & Condos will eventually encompass three beautiful new glass-clad towers rising from a three-storey, 2 to 3-acre landscaped podium and 68 contemporary private three-storey townhomes. Designed by the renowned Page + Steele / IBI Architects, these new landmark buildings will surround a courtyard with gardens landscaped by well-respected Schollen & Company Inc. Inspired by the central squares of Europe, this inviting green space will anchor the community in nature, with low stone walls, raised planters, decorative lighting and a children’s playground.
Rounding out the preeminent design team is award-winning Munge Leung for the interiors. “Our approach was to respect the original Valhalla Inn and its era while keeping the design contemporary,” says Alessandro Munge. “The chandelier in the two-storey lobby resembles a shell, as did many fixtures from that period. We incorporated terrazzo flooring in a pattern inspired by the 1960s but modernized. We added black walnut throughout the amenities to create a cohesive look, and the stone in the lobby fireplace reflects the exterior of the building. The function and scale of these rich, natural materials work together to create a strong sense of entry.”
Munge points out that One Valhalla will have an unusually strong visual and physical connection between its exterior and interior. “The indoor pool, splash pool and hot tub area is adjacent to the patio on the podium, so people can swim and look out or walk out onto this beautifully landscaped area. We kept the design around the pool simple, with tile floors and walls combined with wood for warmth.”
Black walnut highlights the theatre, where Munge Leung added Mondrian-esque patterning to recapture an art component of 1960s. The Resident’s Club bar and lounge also has a walkout to the terrace, and looks out over the ground-floor landscaped courtyard. This club’s screens injected with coloured glass will be visible from the outside – another vintage artistic component. Amenities include a fitness facility, a business/study centre complete with Wi-Fi, media/library lounge, children’s activity room, and landscaped terrace rooftop with barbecue areas. One Valhalla offers easy access to Sherway Gardens, Cloverdale Mall and Loblaws, and proximity to Kipling TTC Subway Station and Pearson International Airport. In addition, the Valhalla Express shuttle bus will be available to transport residents to the subway, grocery and both shopping malls.
The 213 condominium residences in Phase One are in a 22-storey building. The one-bedroom, one-bedroom + den, two-bedroom and two-bedroom + study designs will be priced from the low $200,000’s. Premium finishes include ceilings up to 9 feet in height, great views through panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, balconies or French railings and walk-in closets in most suites. Townhomes (in three- and four-bedroom layouts) will range from 1,250 to 1,450 sq. ft. and will begin from under $400,000.
Edilcan is a renowned Toronto developer known for creating exceptional residential and prestige commercial properties that have helped shape the city’s skyline. Among Edilcan’s successful condominiums are Signatures on Bloor, 1121 Bay, The Monaco, and more recently, The Clairmont, The Met, Encore, and Granby Street Maisonettes. Watch for the One Valhalla presentation centre to open this spring. Register now at www.onevalhalla.com.
The exterior:
The towns:
Zen Garden:
Pool:
Theatre:
EDILCAN – VALHALLA SITE STORY
May 6, 2010
ONE VALHALLA TOWNS & CONDOS
A glorious past meets an exciting future at Edilcan’s condominium community
coming soon to Etobicoke
When the Valhalla Inn site became available for sale in the emerging Etobicoke City Centre, Edilcan Development Corporation saw it as the perfect venue for a new condominium development where they could offer remarkable value in a convenient location, and ultimately replace one landmark complex with a new one. The Valhalla Inn opened on May 23, 1963. One of the city’s first “motor inns,” its Scandinavian design became popular, and the Inn was the “in spot” of the era. Many of its furnishings and decoration were designed by George Robb, such as the carved Viking ship bar. Edilcan is working with Heritage Preservation Services to incorporate some of the original Inn’s artifacts into the new condominium residences, which will be crafted from brick, stone (some of it reclaimed), glass and aluminum.
One Valhalla Towns & Condos will eventually encompass three beautiful new glass-clad towers rising from a three-storey, 2 to 3-acre landscaped podium and 68 contemporary private three-storey townhomes. Designed by the renowned Page + Steele / IBI Architects, these new landmark buildings will surround a courtyard with gardens landscaped by well-respected Schollen & Company Inc. Inspired by the central squares of Europe, this inviting green space will anchor the community in nature, with low stone walls, raised planters, decorative lighting and a children’s playground.
Rounding out the preeminent design team is award-winning Munge Leung for the interiors. “Our approach was to respect the original Valhalla Inn and its era while keeping the design contemporary,” says Alessandro Munge. “The chandelier in the two-storey lobby resembles a shell, as did many fixtures from that period. We incorporated terrazzo flooring in a pattern inspired by the 1960s but modernized. We added black walnut throughout the amenities to create a cohesive look, and the stone in the lobby fireplace reflects the exterior of the building. The function and scale of these rich, natural materials work together to create a strong sense of entry.”
Munge points out that One Valhalla will have an unusually strong visual and physical connection between its exterior and interior. “The indoor pool, splash pool and hot tub area is adjacent to the patio on the podium, so people can swim and look out or walk out onto this beautifully landscaped area. We kept the design around the pool simple, with tile floors and walls combined with wood for warmth.”
Black walnut highlights the theatre, where Munge Leung added Mondrian-esque patterning to recapture an art component of 1960s. The Resident’s Club bar and lounge also has a walkout to the terrace, and looks out over the ground-floor landscaped courtyard. This club’s screens injected with coloured glass will be visible from the outside – another vintage artistic component. Amenities include a fitness facility, a business/study centre complete with Wi-Fi, media/library lounge, children’s activity room, and landscaped terrace rooftop with barbecue areas. One Valhalla offers easy access to Sherway Gardens, Cloverdale Mall and Loblaws, and proximity to Kipling TTC Subway Station and Pearson International Airport. In addition, the Valhalla Express shuttle bus will be available to transport residents to the subway, grocery and both shopping malls.
The 213 condominium residences in Phase One are in a 22-storey building. The one-bedroom, one-bedroom + den, two-bedroom and two-bedroom + study designs will be priced from the low $200,000’s. Premium finishes include ceilings up to 9 feet in height, great views through panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, balconies or French railings and walk-in closets in most suites. Townhomes (in three- and four-bedroom layouts) will range from 1,250 to 1,450 sq. ft. and will begin from under $400,000.
Edilcan is a renowned Toronto developer known for creating exceptional residential and prestige commercial properties that have helped shape the city’s skyline. Among Edilcan’s successful condominiums are Signatures on Bloor, 1121 Bay, The Monaco, and more recently, The Clairmont, The Met, Encore, and Granby Street Maisonettes. Watch for the One Valhalla presentation centre to open this spring. Register now at www.onevalhalla.com.
The exterior:
The towns:
Zen Garden:
Pool:
Theatre:
Towered
Senior Member
There's got to be a way to sneak in...
marcus_a_j
Senior Member
Exterior resembles a slightly altered and shortened Met. Same developer and architect.
SP!RE
°°°°°°
Exactly what I was thinking-- The MET was so successful they seem to be going after that same style on the tower portion.
egotrippin
Senior Member
A theatre, now that's a great idea for a condo amenity. Do any other condos have theatres like this? I'm guessing it'd be booked and programmed by groups of residents like the party rooms.
khris
Senior Member
Many condos do, they just usually aren't quite that big.