p5connex
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They will likely use the BMU (Building Maintenance Unit) located on the roof, to hoist the remaining components up the facade. More costly to keep a crane around for something that the BMU can handle quite easily.
Toronto 50 Scollard | 147.62m | 41s | Lanterra | Foster + Partners
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UtakataNoAnnex
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...my concern is that the weight and size of each cladding component appear to be heftier and more robust than usual for this project. But if they have installed a BMU that can handle that then it's not really a concern.
flavakid32
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Not to be a bitter B, but $5,500 for a 1 bed, 1 bath with 1 parking is wild. Calling this “luxury” is honestly a stretch.
This is a small unit dressed up with budget finishes. The baseboards and doors look like the cheapest contractor-grade options available. The washroom? No comment needed. The mirror looks like it was randomly hooked onto the wall, and the toilet looks like the most basic option you’d grab off the shelf at Home Depot.
At this price point, this isn’t luxury… it’s just overpriced.
This is a small unit dressed up with budget finishes. The baseboards and doors look like the cheapest contractor-grade options available. The washroom? No comment needed. The mirror looks like it was randomly hooked onto the wall, and the toilet looks like the most basic option you’d grab off the shelf at Home Depot.
At this price point, this isn’t luxury… it’s just overpriced.
Contra
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Yeesh, those bathroom tiles scream 2005-10.
UtakataNoAnnex
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I think the cost cutting here is that if the resident's bowls are screaming party 2005 they're not going to care what the bathroom tiles are looking like...
...but by no means should this ever be how interior designs should be considered regardless what the building looks on the outside or the occupant's income level. /sigh
...but by no means should this ever be how interior designs should be considered regardless what the building looks on the outside or the occupant's income level. /sigh
ImmenselyMental
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As it has been quite a while since the last time I posted in this thread, here are a couple photos I took of 50 Scollard today after brunch at Hemingway's:
MJS
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Last night:
Hearing the larger units are looking more promising. As this one is finishing up.
Hearing the larger units are looking more promising. As this one is finishing up.
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Bigger unit up for rent today..its.....meh
2 bed 2 bath listed on Mar 16th for $4500/mo (revised to $5000/mo same day)
2 bed 2 bath listed on Mar 16th for $4500/mo (revised to $5000/mo same day)
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UtakataNoAnnex
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Yeah...didn't think I was going to afford to liver here. Nice windows though!
MJS
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MY take on the units so far keeping in mind the high price point to get in.
Starting with the Cons:
Bathrooms are a let down, specifically the toilets are pretty ugly and generic - Tridels new product has much better designed and functional bathrooms than these starting at a much lower price point.
Next is the kitchen, the gap between the cabinets and the wall is an absolute no for this price point. The cabinets and appliances should actually be going right into the ceiling if anything.
My last complaint is the bedrooms. For these smaller units, well some would say 1200 sqft is actually pretty big in todays standard but in the perspective of this building, its still one of the smaller units. The bedroom layouts in this unit are not very good, they seem very awkward and like they have ran out of space, I feel like the window element being the wow and cool factor of this building they had to work around them, and it didn't work out very well for these smaller units that have very limited space to work with. I have seen 950sqft units that are more functional and have larger bedrooms than this one above. It feels as if there is lots of wasted space.
Studio Munge is the interior designer for this building and they have an excellent track record of putting together some stunning units, for example 7 Dale, one of if not my favourite project in the city right now and they did a fantastic job, but they were given 2000+ Sqft with better layouts to work with... they are also doing 138 Yorkville an even more expensive product. They are capable of doing great work but so far these small units at 50 Scollard are not one of them.
Pros: The windows and the west facing view are absolutely stunning, once we get some photos of completed half floor and full flor units is when we will really get to see them shine, looking over the Yorkville skyline and Jesse Ketchum to me is absolutely beautiful!
The flooring looks to be good, and the kitchen materials look good, name brand appliances as well is great. I also like how there are no bulkheads in the ceiling, they are smooth throughout.
I wish I had more things I like at the moment but I don't, most of the benefits are from the building its self, low unit numbers, valet, location, architecture, amenities, room service once the restaurant is open...etc
I will be going to take a look at these units once more are complete in the near future., these are my 2am thoughts hope you enjoyed.
Starting with the Cons:
Bathrooms are a let down, specifically the toilets are pretty ugly and generic - Tridels new product has much better designed and functional bathrooms than these starting at a much lower price point.
Next is the kitchen, the gap between the cabinets and the wall is an absolute no for this price point. The cabinets and appliances should actually be going right into the ceiling if anything.
My last complaint is the bedrooms. For these smaller units, well some would say 1200 sqft is actually pretty big in todays standard but in the perspective of this building, its still one of the smaller units. The bedroom layouts in this unit are not very good, they seem very awkward and like they have ran out of space, I feel like the window element being the wow and cool factor of this building they had to work around them, and it didn't work out very well for these smaller units that have very limited space to work with. I have seen 950sqft units that are more functional and have larger bedrooms than this one above. It feels as if there is lots of wasted space.
Studio Munge is the interior designer for this building and they have an excellent track record of putting together some stunning units, for example 7 Dale, one of if not my favourite project in the city right now and they did a fantastic job, but they were given 2000+ Sqft with better layouts to work with... they are also doing 138 Yorkville an even more expensive product. They are capable of doing great work but so far these small units at 50 Scollard are not one of them.
Pros: The windows and the west facing view are absolutely stunning, once we get some photos of completed half floor and full flor units is when we will really get to see them shine, looking over the Yorkville skyline and Jesse Ketchum to me is absolutely beautiful!
The flooring looks to be good, and the kitchen materials look good, name brand appliances as well is great. I also like how there are no bulkheads in the ceiling, they are smooth throughout.
I wish I had more things I like at the moment but I don't, most of the benefits are from the building its self, low unit numbers, valet, location, architecture, amenities, room service once the restaurant is open...etc
I will be going to take a look at these units once more are complete in the near future., these are my 2am thoughts hope you enjoyed.
Northern Light
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People who follow my posts will be able to assume that I find this unit on the small side, and the absence of dining space of any kind, or sufficient counter space and pantry space are issues.
But it is what it is..............
I broadly take the same issues as others with fit and finish; though I wouldn't necessarily be a hard on the builder for the bathrooms..........
Two other things jump out at me far more.
1) The living room ceiling....... what? What? Way too much junk up there, and the lighting is asymmetrical, and makes no sense to me....
This is a close-up from @MJS shot:
Just absolutely not. Pin lights, a smoke alarm, a ??, and a future pendant? It looks patched, and unintentional.
****
2) Likewise a close-up from above...... what's going on with this flooring? Are they from two different batches? Did someone open one box and leave it to bleach in the sun on the roof? Ugh!
There are two discrete colour tones here that are obvious to the naked eye!
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UtakataNoAnnex
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...it appears less consideration was given to the interiors than the exterior..to the point of it being anti-climatic here.
To call a place home is as much about falling in love with the inside of it as it is with the outside. And at that price, it should be at least more than just functional, let alone tact on, IMO.
To call a place home is as much about falling in love with the inside of it as it is with the outside. And at that price, it should be at least more than just functional, let alone tact on, IMO.
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interestingly enough the unit referenced in my post above increased the price from $4500 to $5000. Probably because the 1+1 bedroom sub 700 sqft unit was listed for $5500 (never leased)
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