The Yards: Modern amenities in an historic setting
By on Jul 07, 2010
Multi-award-winning Vancouver-based firm Onni will soon introduce the first building in its master-planned community in Toronto's emerging Fort York neighbourhood. Appropriately called "The Yards," this exciting condominium community is designed to appeal to first-time buyers and others seeking incredible value in a convenient location. Garrison at The Yards Condominiums at Fort York will be situated at the corner of Fort York Boulevard and Bathurst Street.
Designed by the celebrated firm Wallman Architects, this intimate 11-storey midrise tower will rise from an 8-storey podium and contain just 207 suites. The contemporary glass tower will reference historic Fort York through materials and colour while the podium will feature a pattern of vertical red brick tiers that flank the balconies and create a very rustic effect against the clear glass tower above.
Garrison will be sited to maximize spectacular Fort York and city views and the condominium will feature a landscaped courtyard with both hard and soft landscaping, a play area and water features. The south exterior walls will feature a random horizontal pattern inspired by the movement of cars.
"With great prices placing these suites within financial reach of first-time home buyers, the opportunity to live in this phenomenal location is unprecedented," says Jane Renwick, Onni's new Toronto Vice President. "Wallman Architects has done a fantastic job on the exterior, and the modern interiors are by award-winning II By IV Design Associates. To keep suite owners' monthly maintenance costs as low as possible, we included only those amenities that residents will want to use on a regular basis. This is remarkable value for such an ideal downtown location."
The Yards is Onni's first Toronto community, offering residences in the hub of the city's most exciting attractions and amenities. "We are proud to be part of the redevelopment of the Fort York Neighbourhood," Renwick says. "Onni's master-planned community will encompass four buildings that will add approximately 1,100 residences to the neighbourhood. Owners will have easy access to a wealth of shops, restaurants, services and entertainment venues."
Garrison is close to public transit, grocery shopping, parks (including the future June Callwood Park) and the Lake Ontario waterfront, where Harbourfront and yacht clubs beckon. Within a few blocks are the shops and restaurants on King and Queen Streets, trendy Liberty Village, Ontario Place, the Exhibition Grounds, Air Canada Centre, Rogers Centre, Metro Convention Centre, CN Tower, Roy Thomson Hall, Queen's Quay and the Financial District. And those who commute or travel will find the Toronto City Centre Airport and Union Station only minutes away.
The Yards will be another example of the fine art of master-planning that Onni has honed over the years. Onni is one of British Columbia's largest new home builders, with over 40 years of real estate development to its credit. Onni has a proven track record for revitalizing existing neighbourhoods and creating new ones. The company also has a well-earned reputation for providing architectural innovation, superior quality and courteous customer service. Onni's superior expertise in creating master-planned communities will take the Fort York area's revitalization to the next level.
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