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Three Hundred Front Street West by Laurie Jones new level of class has come to downtown Toronto – 49 levels, to be exact. Situated in the heart of the entertainment district – directly across the street from the CN Tower and Rogers Centre (formerly known as the SkyDome) – Three Hundred Front Street West offers true luxury living. "We want residents to feel like they are walking into a building that is the same calibre as the Ritz Carlton, which is right next door," says Andres Valenzuela, assistant project manager with Tridel Corporation. "This is our flagship development so it is in the spotlight not only for Tridel, but also for our corporate partners that have a vested interest in the building." Three Hundred Front Street West has two components with the 49-storey tower rising above a smaller, 15-storey complex comprised of soft loft suites with 10-foot ceilings. The two independent structures form an L-shape, both with striking designs blending shades of black, white and grey. Suites range in size from 900 to 2,300 square feet, and by August 2013 were 90 per cent sold out with online sales coming from as far away as the U.K. The Signature Suites, located from the 44th to 49th floors, are larger and have higher quality finishes. From the 47th floor up the smallest suite is 1,500 square feet. The 47th floor units have a terrace with an outdoor kitchen, a hot tub and patio living space. "In addition to the amazing views of the city and Lake Ontario, the building has first class amenities on the 15th floor of the tower including fitness facilities, yoga room, steam and saunas, a private dining or meeting area and a card/games room," says Valenzuela. A Street West, along with Festival Tower, was one of the first to have the added height in the area." Tridel Corporation adheres to LEED standards for all of its projects, but Three Hundred Front Street West is done to LEED Gold level. "Tridel has a very strong aftercare program with all their purchasers, and LEED Gold is a big part of that with reduced energy con– Rudy Wallman, principal, Wallman Architects Ltd. sumption," says Wallman. "Part of this goal is achieved by reducing the percentage of vision glass "Connected to this space is the rooftop living area with an to just 40 per cent. The rest of the facility has a combination infinity pool, sunning deck and barbecue area, located on top of solid and Spandrel-insulated glass panels, which serve to of the loft suite building." reduce heat loss in the winter and is easier to cool in the The 49-storey height of the tower is unique in itself. That summer." area of Toronto was formerly designated as a warehouse Although the building is located in a busy part of the city, district and the maximum height was eight storeys. "There the entrance is set back from the street, surrounded with stylwas a major shift about five years ago east of Spadina, which ish landscaping by noted designer, Claude Cormier. "This area is one of the downtown dividing lines," says Rudy Wallman, gets heavy foot traffic because in addition to regular downprincipal, Wallman Architects Ltd. "They have allowed much town activity, it is the main route to the baseball stadium for higher heights to the east of Spadina, but Three Hundred Front sports and music events," says Wallman. "The landscape has "There was a major shift about five years ago east of Spadina, which is one of the downtown dividing lines. They have allowed much higher heights to the east of Spadina, but Three Hundred Front Street West, along with Festival Tower, was one of the first to have the added height in the area." Three Hundred Front Street West p74-77ThreeHunny_Mt Dennis.indd 75 october 2013    /75 13-09-13 4:07 PM

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