There was always a real possibility that when the 22-storey Four Seasons Hotel on Baltimore Harbour opened for business, it wouldn't necessarily spell the end of construction on the site. Harbor East Management's larger, lingering plans for the waterfront property initially called for a 44-storey hybrid between hotel and residential uses. The recession killed that ambitious proposal, but a rebounding economy has resurrected a smaller scale version of that scheme.
The Beatty Harvey Coco Architects-designed additional storeys have been added to the green-glass building, which has brought the rectangular volume to a total of 28 floors. The 62 residences will be serviced by a range of exclusive amenities on the top floor that include a fitness centre, pool, golf simulator, billiard room, bar, and dog walking area. The public will get the opportunity to take in the city and water views from the same floor, where space has been allocated for a future restaurant.
The residential and hotel entrances, along with the elevators, would be separated. The exterior expression is similar in style to the existing levels below, with floor-to-ceiling glass windows offering unobstructed views of the harbour. Each unit features an open-concept living space that accommodates a den, office, gas fireplace, and high-end kitchen. An automated smart home system will allow residents to control their music, television, and blinds with the click of a button.
Topping the residential component is the spacious penthouse suite, which sizes in at 6,500 square feet. The $12.5 million unit has five bedrooms, five and a half baths, a sweeping balcony, and a private garden. Having reached its final height — with residents moving in soon — the building has come to possess a similar appearance to the adjacent Legg Mason Tower, which was completed in 2009.
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