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Construction Update: L Tower interiors underway

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Check out Toronto’s growing skyline with one of the city’s most exciting projects – the L Tower, as seen below, towering over the Financial District and eclipsing the lower half of the CN Tower’s East side.

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Still in its construction phase, most of the window installations are underway or have been completed.  The interiors are also starting to take shape with the base layer before the drywall having gone up. Work has also started on the boarding throughout all the suites and in the corridors and common areas.

As crews work on the last few floors of the 58-storey condo, here’s a view looking west toward the CN Tower through the yellow multiprops (which are horizontally connected to towers with MRK braces) that one lucky L Tower resident will possess in the future.

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If you are interested in owning a unit at the L Tower, it’s not too late! Contact Team Axon today to learn more.

All photos courtesy of forum member SkyJacked from urbantoronto.com.

Construction Update: L Tower one step closer to completion

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Development on the L Tower, the 58 storey monolith at the foot of Yonge and Front Streets, continues unabated as construction moves to the top floors. This modern, elegant condominium building, designed by world renowned architect Daniel Libeskind and Page + Steele, will soon house around 600 residents.

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The height of the building is made ever more striking by the comparative height of the CN Tower, as can be seen in the picture above.

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Completion of the L Tower is set to be sometime in late 2013, and this unique structure with its sleek design, will likely become a familiar landmark to Toronto residents. The L Tower’s exterior references an urban luxury, which will be reflected in the building’s amenities and suites. Residents can expect units with large, open spaces and 9-ft ceilings. Some of the more notable amenities of the L Tower include a catering kitchen, library, private cinema, a lounge, spa, and a 24-hour concierge.

Sources:

http://www.urbantoronto.ca/news/2012/12/whats-going-atop-l-tower

http://www.urbantoronto.ca/database/projects/l-tower

L Tower continues to wow Torontonians

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On October 10th, the L Tower’s topping off ceremony wowed Torontonians with acrobatics and dancing in a spectacular performance alongside the 85 storey building. With an eye pleasing design featuring curvy cladding soaring up to Toronto’s skyline, L Tower offers exceptional views of the waterfront. 

Image c/o Urban Toronto

Image c/o Urban Toronto

Looking from the top of the L Tower, the tallest building south of Front Street, viewers are offered unrestricted views, and are given the opportunity to see what is going on down below. Neighboring the L Tower is currently a hole, where the 36 storey Backstage on the Esplanade will go. Like L Tower, Backstage on the Esplanade is a Cityzen, Fernbrook Homes and Castlepoint Realty project. 

Image c/o Urban Toronto

Image c/o Urban Toronto

If you’re interested in waking up to an unrestricted view of the waterfront, Axon Capital is here to help! Call us at (416) 929-1660 or email us at ccare@axoncapitalrealty.com!

Image c/o Urban Toronto

Image c/o Urban Toronto

Source:

http://www.urbantoronto.ca/news/2012/11/perspectives-l-tower

Construction Update: Looking at the L Tower Topping Off Celebration

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On October 10th, 2012, the L Tower celebrated its topping off with its highly acclaimed architect Daniel Libeskind was in attendance. The tower, by Castlepoint Realty Partners, Cityzen and Fernbrook Homes, is one of the tallest in the city. The project has been under construction for the past two years and the public has been eagerly awaiting its completion. It certainly isn’t difficult to recognize it, with its signature curve and blue and white cladding.

The celebration event featured speeches by the developers, the City of Toronto, and Daniel Libeskind himself. Most notably, he spoke about his involvement in the project – to a cheering crowd, he said, “I was recently asked which city, which project, I am most enjoying building and I said immediately, L-Tower, Toronto.”

Image c/o Urban Toronto

Following the speeches, a group of aerial acrobat-dancers, Aeriosa, performed from high up, to a rendition of the Six Suites for Unaccompanied Cello by Johann Sebastian Bach. The show was definitely one of the highlights of the night.

So far, cladding has reached the halfway mark. The building stands 57 storeys, making it one of the tallest in the city!

If you’re interested in obtaining one of the L Tower’s 600 suites, please feel free to contact us for more information!

Sources:

http://www.urbantoronto.ca/news/2012/10/daniel-libeskind-joins-topping-celebrations-l-tower

http://www.urbantoronto.ca/news/2012/10/soaring-performance-set-mark-l-towers-topping-tonight

Construction Update: Cladding at the L Tower climbs even higher

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Cladding has been making its way up the L Tower for a few months now. Over 10 floors have been sheathed in white spandrel and blue glass panels on three sides of the building so far.

The tower has also already reached a considerable height, but it still has some way to go before reaching its full 58 storeys. The most notable design feature of the L Tower is the gentle curve found on the upper portion of the northern façade. Prices range from $349,500 to $3,200,000.

The project is also connected to its neighbour, Backstage, by way of an underground tunnel. We wrote about the tunnel boring machine arriving on site a little while ago – click here to read more about it.

Sources:

http://www.urbantoronto.ca/news/2012/08/increasingly-photogenic-l-tower-attracts-ut-shutterbugs

http://www.urbantoronto.ca/news/2012/06/l-tower-gets-photoshopped-and-cladding-too

Construction update: the latest photos from the L Tower site

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The L Tower outsizes all of its neighbours. Image c/o M. Rodrigues, Axon Capital Realty Advisors ©

If you’ve seen the renderings for the L Tower, you may have noticed the shimmering effect given off by the glass in the images. Architect Daniel Libeskind has been able to produce this effect in reality – just take a look at these images. The building is being clad in white spandrel and blue glass panels, with blue mullions on three sides. In addition, darker glass is present on the north façade. It is this patterned mix of light and dark glass which will create the aforementioned lighting effect.

A closer look at the street level of L Tower. Image c/o M. Rodrigues, Axon Capital Realty Advisors ©

The L Tower will mark Toronto’s skyline with 57 storeys of sophistication and class. It will feature world class amenities including a game room, guest suites, a gym, a party room and swimming pool.

For more information, please feel free to contact us at (416) 929-1660 or email us at resupport@axoncapitalrealty.com. We would be happy to help you search for that perfect condo!

Construction update: cladding installation moves ahead at the L Tower

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June 16. Image by someMidTowner c/o Urban Toronto

Here’s the latest from the L Tower: cladding has been installed over the lower 10 floors. A white spandrel and blue glass panels now dress part of the L Tower.

June 17. Image by AlbertC c/o Urban Toronto

The L Tower was designed by Daniel Libeskind and is being developed by Castlepoint Realty, Cityzen Development Group, and Fernbrook Homes. There’s still time to get a place at the L Tower for yourself! For more information, feel free to contact us at (416) 929-1660 or email us resupport@axoncapitalrealty.com. We would be happy to help you find that perfect condo!

Source:

http://urbantoronto.ca/news/2012/06/l-tower-gets-photoshopped-and-cladding-too

Ever wonder how a crane is raised?

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Image c/o Urban Toronto.

Image c/o Urban Toronto.

Cranes: they are big, sturdy, and they currently proliferate across the Toronto skyline. They appear indestructible, yet they get erected and dismantled at a fraction of the time it takes for the buildings they help build to be completed. While cranes soar hundreds of feet high in the sky and can extend just as far, not many know how they are constructed, how they don’t tip over, and how they can carry so much weight.

Cranes do not tip over because there are large concrete pads that are poured weeks before the crane arrives to secure its stability. A concrete pad generally weighs 182,000 kg and has large bolts anchored deeply into it, which are connected to the base. A typical tower crane has a maximum lifting power of 19.8 tons.

The parts needed to build the crane are brought to the construction site usually on 10 to 12 tractor rigs, depending on the size of the crane. To construct the initial foundation of a tower crane, a mobile crane is used. A mast, which gives the tower crane its height, is attached to the base.

The crane used at the L Tower was a self-erecting tower crane. Thus, once its base was assembled, it could build itself taller to its maximum height, one section at a time. It did so by detaching the slewing unit (the top of the mast containing the gears and motor allowing it to rotate) from the top of the mast and pushing it upwards using large hydraulic rams. Then, a new piece of the crane was hoisted upwards and placed into the open gap by the climbing frame. When it is time to take down the crane, the process will be reversed.

Click here to see a video of the L Tower crane being erected and its construction.

If you are interested in living at the L Tower or would like more information about it, feel free to contact us at (416) 929-1660 or email us at resupport@axoncapitalrealty.com for more information. We would be happy to help you with your condo search! 

Sources:

http://urbantoronto.ca/news/2012/03/photo-day-ever-wonder-how-cranes-are-raised

http://science.howstuffworks.com/transport/engines-equipment/tower-crane4.htm 

Taking a look at L Tower’s architect, Daniel Libeskind

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Image c/o the Torontoist.

L Tower’s lead architect, Daniel Libeskind, is the renowned mastermind behind some of the world’s most unique buildings. Torontonians may recognize his work on the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal at the Royal Ontario Museum.

Today, we’re unveiling the man behind the curtain.

Libeskind was born in 1946, in Poland. His early career path led him towards theory, rather than the practice of architecture itself. In fact, his graduate training was focused on the history and theory of architecture. Libeskind only completed his first building – the Felix Nussbaum Haus in Germany – at the age of 52. Since then, he has proven to be a prolific and successful architect.

He established his studio in Berlin in 1989 with the mandate to build the Jewish Museum there. In 2003, Libeskind moved his studio to New York City after he was selected to take charge of the World Trade Center redevelopment. Working along Elad Properties, his highly anticipated New York Tower will rise 54 storeys over Madison Square Park. The project is still in the design phase, but here are some renderings for our readers to enjoy:

Image c/o Homes and Condos Blog.

 
 
Image c/o Homes and Condos Blog.
 
The New York Tower definitely has a futuristic air to it. The most distinct aspect of the design is the building’s spiral shape that will also include spiraling gardens at different parts of the tower’s facades.

His L Tower design also showcases Libeskind’s unique style. The 57 storey building will feature a dramatic curved L shape.

Image c/o daniellibeskind.com.

Libeskind’s distinct and out-of-the-box designs bring some much needed change to Toronto’s skyline. What do you think of his designs? Leave your comments below, we would love to hear from you! 

If the L Tower has piqued your interest, feel free to contact us at (416) 929-1660 or email us at resupport@axoncapitalrealty.com for more information. We would be happy to help you with your condo search! 

Sources:

http://torontoist.com/2007/05/inside_the_rom/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Libeskind

http://www.theltower.com/building.html

http://daniel-libeskind.com/studio

Construction continues on the L Tower

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The L Tower is progressing quite quickly; it is currently built up to the 23rd floor and continues rising at roughly one floor per week. Plumbing, electrical and water work are also set to be starting in a few weeks.

The tower is rising so high that the image below cannot even capture it completely!

Image c/o Cityzen.

 

Looking up at the L Tower. Image c/o Cityzen.

 

Window deliveries have been received up to the 9th floor. Image c/o Cityzen.

If you have any questions, or are interested in the L Tower, feel free to contact us at (416) 929-1660. Or, for even faster service, email us at resupport@axoncapitalrealty.com. 

Source:

Cityzen. “L is for Libeskind: L Tower construction update.” 2 February 2012.
Link:
http://blog.mycondomylife.com/cityzen-developments/2012/02/l-tower-construction-update-from-downtown-toronto.html