[Thesb]

It's finally coming together. What's with the 2 shades of balcony glass?

 

[pdodd]

If you look at the original renders for the Printing Factory, you'll see the balconies have two different types of glass (not just colours) in them.

From running by the loft, it looks as thought the glass is both translucent (frosted) and clear. Which one you get in front of your unit is a bit of a pot luck.

Personally I think it looks awesome... it certainly adds some visual differentiation to the building, in contrast to the variety of buildings that are all single glass.

 

[Thesb]

Supports in the arches in the front entrance. I couldn't tell if these were temporary or permanent for something else (will they add some kind of glass feature here?)

I was there for my PDI today - they were installing a glass entrance door / facade under those supports.

 

[Urban Shocker]

I don't know what the apartments are like inside, but a building like this - a squashed Casa, with ceiling-to-floor windows, glass fronted balconies and a sense of the communal - fits into my east end neighbourhood quite well. It's more utilitarian than showy but it showcases those who live in it, which feels right for a part of town trading in a modest, working class semi-industrial past for something contemporary. A building literally emerging from that past.

 

[greenleaf]

Pictures taken this morning:

View from Carlaw to parking garage

Entryway

Townhouses (all views from 5th floor, north facing unit, by the way)

Courtyard (the firm that designed the courtyard is also doing work with Aura)

In time those planters should hold some good looking trees

Sawtooth

Peeking over the balcony dividers

View of downtown

 

[Irishmonk]

Great pictures gl. This project looks fantastic. I particularly love how the alleyway has been transformed into the parking lot entrance. The whole thing has a Distillery vibe to it but actually seems more genuine and functional.

 

[andrewjm3d]

Feels like it's been a year since I last posted on here. I took these on my i-phone last Sunday. It's a 3 minute walk from my loft.

I forget the name of this loft building but I thought I'd toss it in as well.

 

[shilly]

haha...some good pics there. I live up the street and always come by and stare at what's there. The work lofts projects looks like it's starting to gear up. Which is great, I wouldn't mind the added density.

 

[greenleaf]

That last shot is of Edge Lofts. The Sync sales office is in the retail portion of the condo.

 

[LivingInNuvo]

For people who have bought in this building, how has your experience been with Beaverbrook? I bought in their Etobicoke project opening weekend May 2008, and I have to say that the builder's communication with me has been abysmal. Thus far, I have only received 2 holiday cards from them, and nothing whatsoever about the status of the project. Even when calling the head office, I get nothing but the run around. I am hoping that other's have had a better experience with Beaverbrook, but at this point I am utterly disappointed with how they are handling my project.

 

[greenleaf]

I think it's "all hands on deck" at the printing factory for BB employees right now, as the 8th floor are doing their PDIs in a couple of weeks, and the townhouse PDIs start at the end of March/beginning of April. I expect more attention will be paid to other projects once the building registers. Check your PM.

 

[JayBee]

For people who have bought in this building, how has your experience been with Beaverbrook? I bought in their Etobicoke project opening weekend May 2008, and I have to say that the builder's communication with me has been abysmal. Thus far, I have only received 2 holiday cards from them, and nothing whatsoever about the status of the project. Even when calling the head office, I get nothing but the run around. I am hoping that other's have had a better experience with Beaverbrook, but at this point I am utterly disappointed with how they are handling my project.

Evolution?

Seems like the norm with builders though...you rarely hear from them...lol

 

[LivingInNuvo]

Yes, Evolution. Finally emailed the vice president directly and actually got a response from him. Apparently they realize that their communication sucks. I still don't expect things to change though.

 

[Kenner]

From what i hear....

the building has registered. final closing to be middle of June.

 

[urbandreamer]

5 June 2010:

Are these lofts living up to their hype?

And was a building knocked down or is that parking lot to the left going to be redeveloped?