A planned community in mid-construction at Yonge and the 401 is exhibiting a greater than average dedication to diversity.
Avonshire, by Tridel, features not only the regular, relatively high end condo towers, and the by now usual townhouse component, but a rental building as well as a lower priced tower specifically aimed at first-time buyers and others who are willing to swap space for price.
The Aristo tower, just launched, will be 285 units on 21 floors. The sizes will range from about 400 to 900 square feet.
"Aristo differentiates itself from the Avonshire condominium in that the architecture is avant-garde, with extensive use of glass, and the suites are somewhat smaller," says Jim Ritchie, Tridel's vice president of sales and marketing. "Our target market is first-time buyers that are attracted to downtown towers, in terms of architecture and design, but prefer to live in a central location, close to transit, north of the 401."
The architect for this "central" project is
Kirkor, with
Munge Leung signed up to do the interiors. The building will also pursue
LEED accreditation, a standard policy now for the developer.
Writer: Bert Archer
Source: Jim Ritchie
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