This one acre property at the corner of Yonge and Bloor will become one of the best addresses in Canada, combining a mixed use of retail, residential and hotel.
1 Bloor will become one of the tallest buildings in Toronto reaching almost 80 storeys in height. With spectacular views of the city, 1 Bloor will become a stunningly elegant new corner of Toronto's verison of Fifth Avenue.
The result of Bazis intensive research, planning and design was unveiled today: 1 Bloor, a $450-million mixed use project that incorporates 100,000 square feet of high end retail, a 120-room five-star boutique hotel and 500 ultra luxury condominiums in a tower close to 80 stories, the tallest residential/commercial building ever conceived for the citys downtown core. One Bloor is not the first project of Bazis International in Toronto. They have already created the Crystal Blu condos too.
1 Bloor will have three levels of retail which will be in a podium, which will occupy the entire site, from Bloor south to Hayden Street and running east to existing office buildings. Each floor will be 20 feet in height. Bazis expects 1 Bloor to be the same sort of catalyst as the rejuvenation of Times Square in New York, a showplace for top-brand retailers.
On the upper level of the podium will be a signature restaurant and lounge overlooking the Bloor and Yonge intersection. The rooftop will have a beautifully landscaped terrace, available to both hotel guests and condominium residents.
The spectacular tower will rise from the centre of the podium. It was designed by Bazis celebrated architect Roy Varacalli. The first four floors will be dedicated to a luxury five-star hotel, which will offer 120 rooms plus all the services and amenities expected from a deluxe international chain.
The remainder of the tower will be home to about 500 luxury condominiums, which will range in size from 550-square feet, one-bedroom suites to expansive 10,000-square-foot penthouses. One Bloor will ber another in demand project in this location.
BUILDING: 80 storeys SUITES One-bedroom, one-bedroom-plus-den, two-bedroom, two-bedroom-plus-library and penthouse layouts SIZE 585 to 5,000 square feet OCCUPANCY 2011
FEATURES: Suites come with Miele stainless steel appliances and feature extensive balcony space. Many will have loggia-style outdoor spaces that can be closed off with glass panels when desired.
AMENITIES: The building will feature a gym, aerobics and yoga studios and a party room with an outdoor terrace. Residents will also be able to make use of the hotel amenities, including an infinity pool, saunas, a juice bar and a relaxation room. On the roof, there will be another pool, gardens and a beach.
STANDOUTS: Residents will be able to make use of the hotel services, including room and maid service, a valet and a concierge.
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