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New Loft Project On Carlaw

There's another new loft project in town...

It seems that preparations are being made on Carlaw Avenue. "Showcase Lofts", promising refined living @ Carlaw & Colgate Avenue.

I did some digging... they're calling for a 230 unit, 7 story building proposed by Aragon Properties.

According to Aragon, some of the standard finishes will include; 9ft ceilings, engineered hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and "reclaimed brick" interior feature walls in all units.

If anyone is interested in launch dates and floor plans... I'd be happy to keep to keep you in the loop.

Socrates Apallas,

Royal LePage Estate Realty

Tags: carlaw, condo, construction, for sale, loft, real estate, showcase condo, showcase lofts

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Permalink Reply by Leslie Barns on May 6, 2011 at 12:10pm

Actually there's 2 locations around there. North side of Colgate on Carlaw, and Southeast corner of Colgate & Verral Ave.

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Permalink Reply by Socrates Apallas on May 11, 2011 at 1:40pm

Update : I just left the VIP broker event @ showcase lofts. Pricing is around 485-525 per square foot.

In my opinion the units will appreciate simply because of the awesome location. I unfortunately am not a huge fan of the design. I think the project could of looked a lot better. It's fairly suburban looking for this location....Could of been a lot more striking. I also have a problem the builder calling this a loft with their 9 foot ceilings and layouts. It's more of a condo apartment. Utilitarian spaces still sell though... And it's another option for somebody looking to get into the neighborhood.

I have my hands on price lists and floor plans if anyone would like to take a look.

Jr. 1bedrooms start @ 224,900
1 Bedrooms start @ 317,000 parking included
2 Bedroom start @ 441,900 parking included
3 Bedroom start @ 534,900 parking included but really who needs a 3 bedroom apartment in Leslieville?
I have floort

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Permalink Reply by Greig on May 11, 2011 at 1:53pm

I've seen the rendering of this building, and it's appalling. It feels contemptuous, a big F-you to the people of Leslieville from the developer. The city should insist they revise the architectural design of this thing.

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Permalink Reply by Jen C on May 11, 2011 at 2:04pm

This condo should be sent to the Design Review panel - the render is hideous.

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Permalink Reply by chris on May 11, 2011 at 2:12pm

I just saw a picture of what this building will look like.

IT IS HIDEOUS.

This reminds me of Toronto Housing buildings built in the 60's.

ARE THEY NUTS!! who is going to buy into this?

check it out: http://urbantoronto.ca/showthread.php?16200-Showcase-(Carlaw-at-Col...)

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Permalink Reply by Leslie Barns on May 11, 2011 at 3:40pm

Two 3D model shots show different.

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Permalink Reply by Greig on May 11, 2011 at 4:17pm

Scratch, those shots put to rest the concerns about the yellow colour of the rendering, but I still think it's totally wrong for the street and the neighbourhood. The massing is wrong. The detailing is wrong. It is suburban when it should be urban. I'm surprised they didn't show the model nestled on 5 acres of meadows with a stream running past.

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Permalink Reply by Leslie Barns on May 11, 2011 at 4:19pm

I don't trust 'em. I am chasing them on Twitter to see when the consultation to the public is. It's still ugly.

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Permalink Reply by chris on May 11, 2011 at 4:39pm

I agree.

It looks like a poor man's retirement home.

Why would I buy this Aragon monstrosity when they have all these fabulous options on Carlaw with so much character.

These idiots from Vancouver should really visit this site before they put out ads and 3D models.

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Permalink Reply by Natalie on May 11, 2011 at 8:57pm

This is what it is suppose to look like.

http://www.buzzbuzzhome.com/ImageHive/UserImages/imageSponsors/Orig...

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Permalink Reply by Leslie Barns on May 11, 2011 at 10:04pm

Then the rendering is different than the model. They will have to explain. Now they are taking visitations by appointment only, probably to keep probing eyes out.