TOWER TRIP

The Devil is in the Details at 6669 St-Urbain in the Mile-Ex, Montreal

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Here we are again in architect's dream land, this time to meet with Ashraf M-Ahmed of Fugère Architectes, who drew and developed the beautiful house who was recently sold for just shy of 1.5M$. We were lucky enough to visit a couple of days before the final delivery to the buyers. The Atrium What imposes as soon as stepping inside the contemporary hous[...]

The Residences at Ritz-Carlton : The Crown Jewel of The Golden Square Mile

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The simple thought of it's name is enough to fill our minds and hearts with images of magical romance, jazz-era roaring parties, white gloves concierges and christmas miracles.

Former Arts and Crafts House on High Park Restored by Faithful Investors

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Sometimes, a couple of individuals get together to do the right thing. The story of 320 Indian Road in Roncesvalles Village, Toronto could have been one of typical (and natural) densification. With new effective zoning allowing to erect a multiplex building, the old Arts & Craft house didn't really stand a chance. But somehow, a group of inve[...]

DevMcGill and Architecture Provencher-Roy Unveil new Condo Project NOCA in Griffintown

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This morning at Le Richmond in Griffintown was the brokers event to unveil the plans and overall project of NOCA, which stands for "North of Canal Lachine". Pre-construction sales for phase 1 kicked also off at the same time, inviting the public to discover what the developer calls "Griffintown West". "With small to mid-size units, we wanted the comm[...]

Aquablu Waterfront Condos to Launch New Phase - Buyers Event Soon

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The waterfront luxury project is about to break ground with a new phase and release inventory at pre-construction prices. They will host a sale event on April 29th and you can register on the official website to be notified. The project boasts most of the luxury amenities one should expect: Spa, infinity pools, gym, 24 concierge and more, but a very interes[...]

112-Slip State of the Art Marina for the Reserve Tower at Marina Palms in North Miami

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Promoted new development in Miami If you own an expensive boat, would you like it to float right there where you can see it? That is an insight the developer of Marina Palms Yacht Club & Residences, a Canadian who relocated in Florida two decades ago. The team unveiled recently a brand new 25 stories tower right on the bay. The Reserve at Marina Palms [...]

Low Key Converted Duplex by L'Abri Reveals Brilliant Interiors

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Story by Jeff Lee Pictures by Jack Jérôme Because municipalities like Le Plateau Mont-Royal hold strict building and aesthetic rules when it comes to conversions, some of the most interesting projects simply blend in, behind their conventional former facades. Nevertheless, once you step inside, projects like this new single-family townhouse on rue Rivard[...]

15 years in the Making: Condo Project M dans Montcalm Will Rise in Québec City

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Real Estate Broker Eric Gagnon from Engel & Völkers Québec has invited our Québec city correspondent Taylor Gendron for a tour of the site of the future M dans Montcalm condo project. As much as Quebec city has been evolving over the past few years, many projects have had the role of building high quantity complexes to meet with increasing[...]

Monument: an Open Air Conversion Condo Project Between The Mile-End and Le Plateau in Montreal

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Story by Olivier Auger Pictures by Immophoto We had the pleasure to tour the new Monument development project during the official unveiling. The building located between the Mile-End and le Plateau was rehabilitated into 7 large units that combine the original architectural heritage and the new very contemporary design. The interior courtyard have be[...]

Record Breaking York Mills Property Sells for 4,18M$ and Sets the Stage for this Next One

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Remember our story with this super slick house at 182 York Mills Road listed by PSR Brokerage's David Shirazi Rad? He just wrote to tell us it sold for a record breaking 4,18M$. We'd like to congratulate him and his team for the recent sale. You can feast your eyes and check out all pictures of that marvel here. Of course, this transaction sets [...]

The Hotel-de-Ville Residence by Microclimat Shyly Dances With A Tall Tree

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Story via V2com Pictures by Adrien Williams The large rooted tree sets the ground for an expansion project to a centennial home on the Plateau Mont-Royal, Montréal. Founded in 2013, Microclimat is a budding firm whose work ethos is grounded in the principle that architecture and the environment in which it evolves, are perpetually feeding one another. [...]

4 Cozy Tremblant Chalets To Envy During Ski Season

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Yes, winter is coming. Yet for those who know how to adapt and enjoy the season, the fun is literally around the corner. If you live in the Montreal area, Tremblant will be your ultimate playground. I recently had the chance to shop around some weekend homes with clients and ultimately zero in (and close) on a 1.65M$ ski-in / ski-out condo by the slopes. We[...]

Inside IL SILENZIO, a LEED Certified Project by KnightsBridge in the Middle of Little-Italy, Montréal

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Little-italy is one of those neighborhoods where you kinda feel the underlying fabric of the community. Narrow streets, green back alleys with tall trees manage to create an intimate backdrop for the local businesses, restaurants and coffeeshops. And I have to admit: nothing is cooler than to witness the locals do their banking in Italian! This next project [...]

York Mills Road is Home to A Unique Three Houses Collection by AB8 Group

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For about a year, David Shirazi Rad has been stopping by the construction site of 186 York Mills to chat with the developer and advise him on his product and market, without any promise on a contract or listing.

Cardero in Coal Harbour Flirts With the Seawall, Nestled In A Rare Enclave Near Stanley Park

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Promoted project: Bosa Properties introduces Cardero in Coal Harbour. The 119 homes building that will rise in Coal Harbour is almost sold out pre construction, with only a dozen homes still available. Developer Bosa Properties describes the project as a cornerstone connecting Coal Harbour's seawall, Stanley Park, and the downtown core. "An illus[...]

ELÄÄ by KnightsBridge Brings a Scandinavian Green Touch to Verdun

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Location: Verdun (map) Developers: KnightsBridge & District Atwater Certifications: LEED Platinum, Net Zero Ready Scandinavian Inspired The unique Scandinavian-inspired design was created to maximize natural light and natural green spaces. Almost all units will have two or three exterior walls with generous, oversized windows creating a natural v[...]

Developer Prével Invites Instagrammer JF Savaria to Capture the Beauty of Elevation

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For more than a year now, real estate developer Prével with its own webzine, has been creating many stories about the communities and the neighbourhoods in which their condo projects are located. The marketing and content strategy was recently documented in this report we compiled on Infopresse and Sparksheet, when we met with David Deschênes, marketing dire[...]

This 22 Years Old Developer is Taking On a 36M$ Commercial Development in Edmonton

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Power centers. We usually take them for granted and most importantly, we never really think about the individuals who built them. Maybe because they are not as sexy as an architecturally relevant luxury tower rising downtown Toronto or a carefully crafted new extension for a museum? Arrive Hosea Choga, a 22 years old developer at Wave Development who's cur[...]

Ascending Le Peterson Construction Site For a Panoramic View of Le Quartier des Spectacles in Montreal

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About our Correspondent: Trung Nguyen is a teacher, a father, a photographer. He is driven by exploring and learning about art, culture, technology and design. His work in photography is fueled by his desire to document not only beautiful craft, but also about the people behind it. Montreal's festival season is in full swing at the Quartier des Spectacles, [...]

Exclusive Tour of L'Avenue Penthouses Under Construction Above the Montreal Skyline

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We had the chance today to climb up the worksite of L'Avenue Condos along with selected top brokers of Montréal. This is simply a little recap of our vertiginous ascension in hope you get the feeling of being up there with us! There is only 12 units and 8 penthouses remaining. If you would like the opportunity to invest in this project, let me know, I will [...]

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