“ARCHITECTURE A CT A MA TERIAL THEA TRE OF AN A CTIVITY.” · 2014-04-14 · 5 Yonge & Dundas...

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“Architecture is A sociAl Act And the mAteriAl theAtre of humAn Activity.” –spiro Kostof1936 - 1991, leAding ArchitecturAl historiAn & professor

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World-class living, in a World-

class city – yonge + rich from

great gulf brings you the best

of both. this soaring, stunning

50-storey structure is situated

not only at the epicentre of

doWntoWn toronto’s vibrant

cultural district, but in the

financial heart of the country.

all at your doorstep.

YONGE AT HEART.RICH INPOSSIBILITIES.

“I HAVE LOOKED DOWN ACROSS THE CITY FROM HIGH WINDOWS. IT IS THEN THAT THE GREAT BUILDINGS LOSE REALITY AND TAKE ON MAGICAL POWERS.”–EZRA POUND1885 - 1972, MODERNIST POET

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Within a short walk of your front door at 25 Richmond Street East,

there is everything a thriving, modern city can offer you.

Mere blocks away, enjoy the excitement of professional sports,

major concerts and more, at two of the city’s most important venues

– Air Canada Centre and Rogers Centre.

Whichever way you look, a cornucopia of retail awaits you

underground in the PATH, or on bustling Yonge Street, or at Toronto

Eaton Centre. Savour the foods of the world at the St. Lawrence

Market. Celebrate the opening of Luminato at Dundas Square, or

catch the newest cinematic gem at the TIFF Bell Lightbox. And if

you just have to leave all of this behind, you are minutes away from

the subway and Union Station, and in close proximity to Billy Bishop

Toronto City Airport, as well as the city’s network of major arteries.

THE CITY BECKONS.

“GIVE ME THE LUxURIES OF LIFE AND I WILL WILLINGLY DO WITHOUT THE NECESSITIES.”–FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT1867 - 1959, RENOWNED AMERICAN ARCHITECT

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Since the 1890s, number 26 Lombard Street has been a treasure

to be discovered in the commercial hub of the city.

This four storey heritage building which forms part of the Yonge

+ Rich site is an exquisite example of Richardsonian Romanesque

Revival architecture, popular in France and North America in the late

19th century. The façade features massive circular arches in alternating

red and buff sandstone, impressive rusticated stone lintels and a

range of decorative brickwork. To preserve an important element of

the city’s past, this historic building will be restored and made part of

the shimmering Yonge + Rich development.

PRESERVING THE PAST.

“let us, while waiting for new monuments, preserve the ancient monuments. let us...inspire the nation with a love for national architecture.” –victor hugo1802 - 1885, french poet and novelist

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“IT MUST BE TALL, EVERY INCH OF IT TALL. THE FORCE AND POWER OF ALTITUDE MUST BE IN IT, THE GLORY AND PRIDE OF ExALTATION MUST BE IN IT. IT MUST BE EVERY INCH A PROUD AND SOARING THING.”–LOUIS HENRY SULLIVAN1856 - 1924, RENOWNED AMERICAN ARCHITECT

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Rich architectural details reflect and reinterpret the themes of the heritage

façade below. The ascending tower epitomizes the best of contemporary

design and the artful vision of acclaimed architect Peter Clewes, of

architectsAlliance.

The metal cladding of the broad podium sets off the heritage brick and stone

façade of the 19th century commercial building on the block. The tower,

sheathed in clear and patterned glass, contrasts distinctively with the podium

– and, interestingly, with one another. The regular pattern of translucent

glass in the northwest tower dissolves into a pixilated composition of vertical

and horizontal panels across the southeast tower. This visual play is original

among Toronto’s multi-tower high-rise residential developments – and helps

set Yonge + Rich apart from the many unimaginative condo projects that

crowd the city’s downtown core.

This innovative and engaging architectural narrative extends into the

breathtaking double-height lobby that echoes the awe-inspiring exterior,

while the glazed full-height tower-to-tower link fosters the feeling of “vertical

community” within the building.


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The essence of the spirited exterior architectural design and the spacious

elegance of the interior common spaces, is abundantly evident in every

aspect of each Yonge + Rich suite. What might be considered upgrades in

many buildings are provided as standard features and finishes, including,

engineered hardwood flooring, customized Burdifilek kitchens with stainless

steel appliances and stone countertops, and bathrooms with elegant under-

mounted porcelain sinks.

The elements of air and light play a key role in every suite design. Floor-to-

ceiling windows flood each space with natural light, revealing unprecedented

vistas of the city and the lake. Expansive balconies – ranging in size up to 500

square feet – act not as mere add-ons, but as extensions of the interior space.

The seamless transition that blurs the line between indoors and outdoors

creates new horizons for entertaining or relaxation.

As much as each suite can be your portal to the life in the city, it can be your

heavenly retreat from it, as well.

GLORIOUS VIEWS.

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Yonge + Rich is not just a collection of condominium units. Rather, it is a

community – and a cornerstone of this community is Movement Haus, the

programmed full-service fitness centre that occupies the south half of the

5th floor of the property, encompassing nearly 5,000 square feet.

Much more than the standard-fare condo gym or workout room,

Movement Haus is your entry into the maintenance of your health and

wellness and an integral component of the benefits of your ownership.

Movement Haus incorporates a full slate of amenities and services,

including personal training, holistic nutrition coaching, yoga, pilates

and massage therapy, as well as acupuncture, chiropractic services

and physiotherapy.

A welcome respite where you can relax and recharge, Movement Haus

will enrich and enhance your life in the city.

REjUVENATE.

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Technology can make life simpler. In keeping with its modern living approach,

Yonge + Rich has integrated the best available residential technology into the

development. A Virtual Concierge, with an app for your smart phone or tablet,

will enable you to:

Browse and book many of the property amenities. Need to reserve the club room? Want to know what the pool hours are?

It’s all just a click away.

View public areas around the property. Check how crowded the gym is, before venturing to the elevator.

Is there an available sun lounge on the sundeck?

Contact the front desk. Let the door personnel know that a package is coming or inform them

that a guest is expected. Has your favourite neighbourhood bistro

confirmed your reservation?

CONNECT.

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“We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us.” –sir Winston ChurChill1874 - 1965, prime minister of the united Kingdom

LIFE AT YONGE AND RICHMOND.

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COME AND GO*1 Union Station / Subway

2 King St. Station / Subway

3 Queen St. Station / Subway

4 Billy Bishop Airport

LANDMARKS5 Yonge & Dundas Square

6 St. Lawrence Market

7 Nathan Phillips Square

8 CN Tower

9 Rogers Centre

10 Air Canada Centre

SHOPS11 Toronto Eaton Centre

12 Metro Centre Marketplace

13 College Park

14 Hudson’s Bay Company

Transit The PATH*

DINING15 Richmond Station

16 Mercatto

17 Terroni

18 Ki

19 BLD Restaurant

20 Canoe

21 La Bettola di Terroni

22 Momofuku

GREENSPACE23 Cloud Gardens

24 Berczy Park

25 Trinity Square

26 Metropolitan United Church

27 Saint James Park

28 Courthouse Square

29 Toronto Sculpture Garden

30 Peace Garden

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT31 Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts

32 Princess of Wales Theatre

33 Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre

34 Roy Thomson Hall

35 Royal Alexandra Theatre

36 Cineplex Odeon Yonge & Dundas Cinemas

37 Sony Centre

38 Massey Hall

SCHOOLS39 Ryerson University

40 University of Toronto

41 George Brown College

FINANCIAL DISTRICT42 BrookfieldPlace

43 TD Centre

44 Bay Adelaide Centre

HEALTH45 St. Michael’s Hospital

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PETER CLEWESarchitectsAlliance

Over 30 years of practice, Peter Clewes has developed

a body of work shaped by the clarity, simplicity and

functionality of modern architecture, and by a steadfast

commitment to urbanism and city-building.

Peter’s residential practice is remarkable for the

manner in which he balances the drive for design

excellence with the contingencies of the development

process, from planning and economics to design and

construction. His residential work has been published

internationally, and has received Awards of Excellence

from Canadian Architect magazine, the Design

Exchange, the OAA, the City of Toronto, and the

Urban Land Institute in Washington, DC.

Peter is a strong proponent of residential, academic

and mixed-use intensification as a tool for ensuring

the vitality of the urban core. He is a former member

of the Waterfront Toronto Design Review Panel, and

speaks to professional, academic and civic groups

across Canada and the US on topics related to design,

density and urban renewal.

DIEGO BURDIBurdifilek

As Creative Partner, Diego Burdi brings to the

studio a freshness and vision that assures his clients

the benefit of innovation. Able to cross-reference

influences and circumvent trends, Diego’s design

work is eclectic, always morphing, and invariably

successful at moving design forward. A designer

who has remained frontline in client liaison, he

counts amongst his assets the ability to understand

his clients goals, and then creatively translate

their vision into three dimensions of immaculately

appointed spaces. Noted for his professionalism,

well-regarded for his distinctive taste and style,

Diego is a world traveller who consciously exposes

himself to the life and style of other cultures.

Having enriched his own perspective, Diego brings

it back to the world in the form of uniquely honed,

considered design.

ExPLORE & ExPERIENCE.

ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN.

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Strong leadership and great integrity are a hallmark of

Great Gulf.

There are three core values that inform every facet

of our corporate culture: visually striking design that

stimulates the public’s imagination and senses; the

marriage of building science and technology to a

tradition of uncompromising workmanship to create

homes that are quieter, brighter, healthier and more

energy efficient; and an unwavering commitment to

the care of, and respect for our clients. Our adherence

to these values guarantees your lasting satisfaction

with home ownership.

The company assembles a team with ambitious design

philosophies for every project it undertakes. Their

challenge is to create an iconic development that

contributes to the residential landscape of the city.

Throughout the past four decades, Great Gulf has

focused on building distinctive condominiums across

North America including, One Bloor, the condominium

“X”, and 18 Yorkville, in Toronto. In so doing, it is

influencing the architectural dialogue for some of

North America’s most vibrant cities.

Our involvement in each home design extends well

beyond the basic concerns of space, layout and

construction and includes meticulous attention to the

vital details of air temperature, light and noise. The

materials used in each and every Great Gulf home are of

exceptional quality and are based on specifications that

meet or exceed those of custom home builders.

On two occasions, Great Gulf has received the prestigious

Builder of the Year honour from Toronto’s Building

Industry and Land Development Association. With the

highest standard for design, finishes and amenities and

a progressive aesthetic, Great Gulf rigorously pursues

balance and harmony for every project.

In independent surveys of homebuyers, we consistently

receive outstanding ratings for our customer service and

satisfaction, both before and after the sale. It’s why over

one-third of our residential homebuyers have purchased

from us more than once, and over ninety percent of our

buyers would recommend us to family and friends.*

www.greatgulf.com

*Avid Ratings Customer Loyalty Survey

WE INVITE YOU TO LIVE GREATLY.

“Architecture is the leArned gAme, correct And mAgnificent, of forms Assembled in the light.” –le corbusier 1887 - 1965, Architect, designer, urbAnist & writer

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