Toronto 629 King Residences (was Thompson Residences) | 53.34m | 15s | Freed | Saucier + Perrotte

[modernizt]

Was it coming down on King Street as well?

 

[Red Mars]

A part of the King St hoarding is still up.

 

[Auraz]

Looking forward to this one being wrapped up. Anyone know whose the anchor tenant ?

 

[interchange42]

Views of Thompson Residences from King, Bathurst, and the mid-block lane:

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[interchange42]

Views of Thompson Residences from Stewart Street, and one from CityPlace:

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[Red Mars]

They have Comtech Credit Union as a tenant on the west side of the building. Have noticed them setting up shop the last little while.
Also the 2 story building to the east which has been vacant since Lamb left finally has a tenant taking it over - Candyland.

http://www.blogto.com/eat_drink/2015/08/toronto_gets_an_elaborate_new_dinner_theatre/

 

[urbandreamer]

 

[urbandreamer]

Staring at this

gave me another design idea ...

 

[salsa]

The blank wall on the shorter building is finished. Here's what it looks like.

 

[modernizt]

The material itself looks great! I just wish the glazed portions were set back even 300mm or so. Right now it looks like more of a surface treatment than an actual relief that reinforces the idea of stacked modules.

 

[Red Mars]

The stained bare ceilings doesn't win any points. I little sandblasting would help and still keep the loft look.

 

[BB ON]

Love the facade on this building:


Off / set by Bryan Bonnici, on Flickr

 

[carturo15]

It is in fact a lovely facade. What I do not like is that the builder did not provide blinds for the units as standard. All the units fronting King are studios/bachelors for rental. This weekend I started seeing some ugly curtains that are very noticeable because of the facade

 

[neuhaus]

The stained bare ceilings doesn't win any points. I little sandblasting would help and still keep the loft look.

Sandblasting the ceiling would be a maintenance and health nightmare after occupancy as the concrete will continuously chalk/dust even more. Exposed interior concrete do dust a considerable amount even when left untouched.
I'm planning on washing and sealing my ceiling (with a very light transparent paint stain to even out the colour and imperfections), before I move into my new condo.

Carturo15: I also noticed the inconsistent window treatments when walking home, which are really noticeable on the lower floors. I believe window coverings were provided in River City 2, which I think is essential given how the windows and the white theme is so important on the design of that building.

 

[salsa]