jaborandi
Active Member
I absolutely adore whoopdeedoos - or is it whoopsdeedoo?
I absolutely adore whoopdeedoos - or is it whoopsdeedoo?
unimaginative2
Senior Member
This definitely does look better. I'm still astonished by how blatantly Zeidler ripped off his own building.
Zeidler's "Wisma 46" in Jakarta
Zeidler's "Wisma 46" in Jakarta
alklay
Senior Member
Wow, that Wisma needs to quiet down to a whisper. Too much...of everything.
That being said, I do not mind the new design and look forward to decent street level infill and something a little different in the sky.
From the Star today:
Trump fired up about Toronto tower
TheStar.com - GTA - Trump fired up about Toronto tower
October 12, 2007
Tony Wong
Staff Reporter
The Donald flew into Toronto in his private jet Friday to break ground on the 57-storey Trump International Hotel & Tower.
“This will be one of the great buildings in the world,” New York developer Donald Trump told a small tented audience on the Bay St. site of the proposed skyscraper at the intersection of Bay and Wellington St. in the city’s financial district.
Outside the sites, onlookers lined Bay St. with cameras hoping to catch a glimpse of the star of television’s The Apprentice.
“When we come back here in two years, everyone in Toronto will be very proud.”
Trump said more than $300 million in units had already been sold. The long-awaited building – the developer’s first in Canada – will have 118 residences and 261 hotel suites.
There has also been deep skepticism among some in the real estate community that it would ever be built, since it has taken three years to break ground in a hot condominium market.
“We wanted to take our time to do this right. Even with a great location like this, if you don’t build the right product, it won’t work,” said Trump.
He sure knows how to spin it!!
That being said, I do not mind the new design and look forward to decent street level infill and something a little different in the sky.
From the Star today:
Trump fired up about Toronto tower
TheStar.com - GTA - Trump fired up about Toronto tower
October 12, 2007
Tony Wong
Staff Reporter
The Donald flew into Toronto in his private jet Friday to break ground on the 57-storey Trump International Hotel & Tower.
“This will be one of the great buildings in the world,” New York developer Donald Trump told a small tented audience on the Bay St. site of the proposed skyscraper at the intersection of Bay and Wellington St. in the city’s financial district.
Outside the sites, onlookers lined Bay St. with cameras hoping to catch a glimpse of the star of television’s The Apprentice.
“When we come back here in two years, everyone in Toronto will be very proud.”
Trump said more than $300 million in units had already been sold. The long-awaited building – the developer’s first in Canada – will have 118 residences and 261 hotel suites.
There has also been deep skepticism among some in the real estate community that it would ever be built, since it has taken three years to break ground in a hot condominium market.
“We wanted to take our time to do this right. Even with a great location like this, if you don’t build the right product, it won’t work,” said Trump.
He sure knows how to spin it!!
H
Hydrogen
Guest
So agree!!
It makes Harry's speedstick building look positively conservative.
Concerning the spire up top Trump, a condo-church maybe?
AndreaPalladio
Senior Member
The MANE event, shurely, given that the Donald was there.
jaborandi
Active Member
Geez Tony, how difficult is it to get the intersection correct?
InTheKnow07
Active Member
From Breitbart.com
Donald Trump and partners break ground for $500M Trump International Hotel & Tower, Toronto
Oct 12 09:30 AM US/Eastern
TORONTO, Oct. 12 /PRNewswire/ - It's official: construction of Toronto's
$500-million, five-star, 57-storey, Trump International Hotel & Tower is
underway, with a 2010 completion date. Located at 325 Bay Street, in the heart
of the city's financial and business district, the landmark will set a new
standard for luxury and elegance in Toronto.
Donald Trump participated in a "gold shovel" sod-turning ceremony with
building developers Alex Shnaider, Chairman of Talon International Development
Inc., and Val Levitan, President and CEO of Talon and Toronto City Councilor
Pam McConnell.
Upon completion, Trump International Hotel & Tower will be the tallest and
most luxurious residential building in Canada. The first Trump property to be
situated in Canada will feature 118 luxury residences and 261 hotel guest
rooms and suites. Although pre-construction inventory is entirely sold out, a
limited release of suites will be available later this fall and are expected
to be priced from the $900,000s for hotel condominiums and $1.6-million for
residential condominiums. (All figures CAD).
"I'm thrilled to be here today to celebrate the beginning of construction
for this fantastic Trump International Hotel & Tower," said Donald Trump.
"When we open in 2010, visitors and residents will experience a unique,
five-star property that will be unlike anything else in Canada and among the
most magnificent luxury developments in the world."
"Trump International Hotel & Tower is an outstanding addition in the heart
of our city," said Toronto Councilor Pam McConnell. "It will be a remarkable,
invigorating addition to our central downtown core and a boost to our economy.
We congratulate Toronto's Talon International Development Inc. for this
achievement and we welcome the Trump Organization to Toronto."
"This is a proud day for Talon International Development," said Chairman
Alex Shnaider. "Our vision is on its way to becoming reality and our dream of
a one-of-a-kind development for Toronto will soon be realized for the benefit
of our residents, guests and the city."
"Everything about this property will redefine luxury," said Val Levitan,
Talon's President and CEO. "From the elegant design of the hotel rooms and
residences, to the unmatched quality of services and amenities that will be
available around the clock, no detail will be overlooked."
Residential floors, on levels 33-53, will be restricted to four-to-six
suites per floor, with many having direct, secure elevator access. Eleven- to
13-ft. floor-to-ceiling windows will offer spectacular views of the city's
skyline. The top four floors will house the 4,250- to 7,700- sq. ft. penthouse
residences, featuring great rooms, libraries, galleries and spectacular entry
foyers and terraces. Many of the 118 residences will have separate service
entrances to ensure seamless hosting and entertaining.
The hotel's 261 rooms and suites will occupy the lower portion on the
building, on levels 11-29. Deluxe studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites,
ranging from 570 to 1,660 sq. ft., will offer guests the largest
accommodations in the city. The top floor of the hotel, Level 29, will offer
five exclusive suites with additional services and amenities, including the
4,000-sq.ft. Presidential Expo Suite, which will feature a state-of-the-art
media room, as well as access to a boardroom and lounge for hosting meetings
and social gatherings.
The commercial areas of the building will serve both hotel guests and
residents. A high-tech business centre will cover an entire floor. A sushi and
martini bar will welcome guests as they enter the first floor lobby. A
two-level spa and fitness center on the 30th and 31st floors will help smooth
away stress while catering to the most demanding fitness regimens. An
exclusive dining establishment on the 30th floor will offer gourmet food and
wine as well as breathtaking views of Lake Ontario and the CN Tower. A private
dining room will also be available.
Residents will have 24-hour access to two chauffeur-driven S-Class
Mercedes sedans (or comparable luxury vehicles). Parking will be accommodated
between levels two and seven of the building.
The Trump International Hotel & Tower will be an integral part of
Toronto's PATH system, the 27-kilometer underground shopping, dining and
entertainment concourse connecting downtown Toronto.
The building was designed by the Toronto-based firm Zeidler Partnership
Architects.
Construction will be overseen by the Lewis Builds Corporation, an
independently-owned, full-service, Canadian construction firm. Construction
financing of CAD $310-million has been arranged by Raiffeisen Zentralbank
Osterreich (RZB).
Donald Trump and partners break ground for $500M Trump International Hotel & Tower, Toronto
Oct 12 09:30 AM US/Eastern
TORONTO, Oct. 12 /PRNewswire/ - It's official: construction of Toronto's
$500-million, five-star, 57-storey, Trump International Hotel & Tower is
underway, with a 2010 completion date. Located at 325 Bay Street, in the heart
of the city's financial and business district, the landmark will set a new
standard for luxury and elegance in Toronto.
Donald Trump participated in a "gold shovel" sod-turning ceremony with
building developers Alex Shnaider, Chairman of Talon International Development
Inc., and Val Levitan, President and CEO of Talon and Toronto City Councilor
Pam McConnell.
Upon completion, Trump International Hotel & Tower will be the tallest and
most luxurious residential building in Canada. The first Trump property to be
situated in Canada will feature 118 luxury residences and 261 hotel guest
rooms and suites. Although pre-construction inventory is entirely sold out, a
limited release of suites will be available later this fall and are expected
to be priced from the $900,000s for hotel condominiums and $1.6-million for
residential condominiums. (All figures CAD).
"I'm thrilled to be here today to celebrate the beginning of construction
for this fantastic Trump International Hotel & Tower," said Donald Trump.
"When we open in 2010, visitors and residents will experience a unique,
five-star property that will be unlike anything else in Canada and among the
most magnificent luxury developments in the world."
"Trump International Hotel & Tower is an outstanding addition in the heart
of our city," said Toronto Councilor Pam McConnell. "It will be a remarkable,
invigorating addition to our central downtown core and a boost to our economy.
We congratulate Toronto's Talon International Development Inc. for this
achievement and we welcome the Trump Organization to Toronto."
"This is a proud day for Talon International Development," said Chairman
Alex Shnaider. "Our vision is on its way to becoming reality and our dream of
a one-of-a-kind development for Toronto will soon be realized for the benefit
of our residents, guests and the city."
"Everything about this property will redefine luxury," said Val Levitan,
Talon's President and CEO. "From the elegant design of the hotel rooms and
residences, to the unmatched quality of services and amenities that will be
available around the clock, no detail will be overlooked."
Residential floors, on levels 33-53, will be restricted to four-to-six
suites per floor, with many having direct, secure elevator access. Eleven- to
13-ft. floor-to-ceiling windows will offer spectacular views of the city's
skyline. The top four floors will house the 4,250- to 7,700- sq. ft. penthouse
residences, featuring great rooms, libraries, galleries and spectacular entry
foyers and terraces. Many of the 118 residences will have separate service
entrances to ensure seamless hosting and entertaining.
The hotel's 261 rooms and suites will occupy the lower portion on the
building, on levels 11-29. Deluxe studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites,
ranging from 570 to 1,660 sq. ft., will offer guests the largest
accommodations in the city. The top floor of the hotel, Level 29, will offer
five exclusive suites with additional services and amenities, including the
4,000-sq.ft. Presidential Expo Suite, which will feature a state-of-the-art
media room, as well as access to a boardroom and lounge for hosting meetings
and social gatherings.
The commercial areas of the building will serve both hotel guests and
residents. A high-tech business centre will cover an entire floor. A sushi and
martini bar will welcome guests as they enter the first floor lobby. A
two-level spa and fitness center on the 30th and 31st floors will help smooth
away stress while catering to the most demanding fitness regimens. An
exclusive dining establishment on the 30th floor will offer gourmet food and
wine as well as breathtaking views of Lake Ontario and the CN Tower. A private
dining room will also be available.
Residents will have 24-hour access to two chauffeur-driven S-Class
Mercedes sedans (or comparable luxury vehicles). Parking will be accommodated
between levels two and seven of the building.
The Trump International Hotel & Tower will be an integral part of
Toronto's PATH system, the 27-kilometer underground shopping, dining and
entertainment concourse connecting downtown Toronto.
The building was designed by the Toronto-based firm Zeidler Partnership
Architects.
Construction will be overseen by the Lewis Builds Corporation, an
independently-owned, full-service, Canadian construction firm. Construction
financing of CAD $310-million has been arranged by Raiffeisen Zentralbank
Osterreich (RZB).
3Dementia
Senior Member
Thanks.
If you liked that shot, here's another taken from the same spot about 5 minutes before Donald's limo arrived.
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caltrane74
Senior Member
hilarious!!
EnviroTO
Senior Member
Today they started construction so the pre-construction sales are "sold out" but a limited release of suites (i.e. the ones remaining that weren't sold before today) will be available in the fall (i.e. right now).
Redroom Studios
Senior Member
great laughs all around! I think Trump's spin that this only took 3 years was optimistic too... werent there various proposals dating back to the mid-90's?
urbandreamer
recession proof
Where did they Fedex that "tourist?" Express service to Trump Chicago building site or back to NYC? Or maybe that was the Donald's disguise?
so I take it you got photos of the local robber baron with the nyc thief?
last tim bit of humour: proof that no matter how hard Toronto tries it shall always be a Tim-bit-Town!
so I take it you got photos of the local robber baron with the nyc thief?
last tim bit of humour: proof that no matter how hard Toronto tries it shall always be a Tim-bit-Town!
khris
Senior Member
So, how long will it take before we see excavating? I guess there won't be too deep of a hole for this one, but excavating will still need to be done of course.
unimaginative2
Senior Member
Won't the excavation be quite deep for Trump? I thought it had many levels of below-grade parking.
caltrane74
Senior Member
picture courtesy sunman SSC
