TORONTO | The L Tower | 205m | 57 fl | T/O

Skybean · November 4th, 2007, 11:31 PM

The L Tower
DOWNTOWN TORONTO

L Tower is the evolution of 21st century living. A symbol for the dynamic fusion of culture and arts. An architectural landmark, celebrating the spirit of urban diversity and the infinity of artistic expression. A re-invention of the 45-year-old Hummingbird Centre will regenerate this exciting destination in Toronto. A phenomenal residential tower, rising 57 storeys, home to 480 lavish suites and panoramic views of downtown Toronto and Lake Ontario. An icon to live in.

Location: 1 Front Street, Toronto
Developer: Castlepoint Realty Partners Ltd., Cityzen Development Corporation, Fernbrook Homes
Architect: Studio Daniel Libeskind
Designation: Condominium
Status: Proposed / Sales (400 out of 470 units already sold)
Expected Occupancy: November 30, 2010
Height: 205m (673 ft)
Floors: 57 above ground
Website: http://www.theltower.com/

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Construction Updates:

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TICONLA1 · November 5th, 2007, 12:16 AM

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Dimension · November 5th, 2007, 12:16 AM

It looks more like a high-healed boot to me, but thats just me.

Skybean · November 5th, 2007, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by TICONLA1

?????????????...........

ibeskind

ale26 · November 5th, 2007, 01:20 AM

great project!!

Coral Builder · November 5th, 2007, 01:50 AM

I love this tower, a true masterpiece, and a great redevelopment of a concrete box on perhaps the most important corner of Toronto. Cheers..

isaidso · November 5th, 2007, 02:16 AM

Unfortunately, I prefer the red 'L' shaped logo more than the building. I welcome the departure from conservatism, but is this the right design. Keep the 'L', but improve the base. The base is a disjointed mess. It is early on, so perhaps some improvements are still possible.

Good to see a major high rise go up in the CBD east of Yonge.

DrT · November 5th, 2007, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by isaidso

Unfortunately, I prefer the red 'L' shaped logo more than the building. I welcome the departure from conservatism, but is this the right design. Keep the 'L', but improve the base. The base is a disjointed mess. It is early on, so perhaps some improvements are still possible.

I agree. The podium does not carry through any coherence.
We'll hope that it is reworked, but its getting late in the game.

go_leafs_go02 · November 5th, 2007, 02:47 AM

interesting..could be alot better if you remove that circle-like shape at the base.

Jackhammer · November 5th, 2007, 03:55 AM

This is my favourite project in Toronto at the moment.

Skybean, great work on this and the other Toronto highrise threads, it is much appreciated.

Skybean · November 5th, 2007, 04:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jackhammer

This is my favourite project in Toronto at the moment.

Skybean, great work on this and the other Toronto highrise threads, it is much appreciated.

No problem

. I love these projects just as much as any of the Toronto forumers. The L Tower also happens to be my favourite project as well. Definitely designed to impress as a signature tower.

isaidso · November 5th, 2007, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by DrT

I agree. The podium does not carry through any coherence.
We'll hope that it is reworked, but its getting late in the game.

Late in the game? You're probably right. I seem to be clinging to the slim hope that the base will get streamlined. I'm abit surprised that Libeskind is happy with the base. It's immediately irritating to look at. I'm obviously not privy to certain limitations placed on this building's design, but surely he can recognize that the base doesn't work aesthetically.

R@ptor · November 5th, 2007, 07:33 AM

Very futuristic design. This is exactly what the Toronto skyline needs. Right now they have way too many boxes.

city_thing · November 5th, 2007, 12:22 PM

Oh wow. That's awesome. Nice work Toronto

Coral Builder · November 5th, 2007, 08:25 PM

My new favourite project in Toronto. Let's hope nobod touches the design. Cheers..

yin_yang · November 5th, 2007, 08:35 PM

yeah do not mess with this, or it could end up less striking. the base is amazing!

Skybean · December 7th, 2007, 07:00 AM

Second City · December 7th, 2007, 07:23 AM

Awesome!

lokinyc · December 7th, 2007, 03:36 PM

that's a sexy tower. congrats TO.

Joe P · December 7th, 2007, 04:11 PM

Magnificent!

Our boom is really giving us some sexy towers!

L-Tower, Aura, Ritz-Carleton, Four Seasons.....

November 5th, 2007, 12:16 AM	#2
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November 5th, 2007, 07:33 AM	#13
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December 7th, 2007, 07:23 AM	#18
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November 5th, 2007, 12:16 AM	#3
Dimension I have class Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Spaulding Lake Posts: 1,282 Likes (Received): 1	It looks more like a high-healed boot to me, but thats just me.

November 5th, 2007, 01:20 AM	#5
ale26 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 787 Likes (Received): 3	great project!!

November 5th, 2007, 01:50 AM	#6
Coral Builder Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Montreal Posts: 226 Likes (Received): 0	I love this tower, a true masterpiece, and a great redevelopment of a concrete box on perhaps the most important corner of Toronto. Cheers..

November 5th, 2007, 02:16 AM	#7
isaidso the new republic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: The United Provinces of America Posts: 18,592 Likes (Received): 330	Unfortunately, I prefer the red 'L' shaped logo more than the building. I welcome the departure from conservatism, but is this the right design. Keep the 'L', but improve the base. The base is a disjointed mess. It is early on, so perhaps some improvements are still possible. Good to see a major high rise go up in the CBD east of Yonge.

November 5th, 2007, 02:47 AM	#9
go_leafs_go02 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London/Hamilton, Canada Posts: 493 Likes (Received): 0	interesting..could be alot better if you remove that circle-like shape at the base.

November 5th, 2007, 03:55 AM	#10
Jackhammer The Adjuster Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 870 Likes (Received): 0	This is my favourite project in Toronto at the moment. Skybean, great work on this and the other Toronto highrise threads, it is much appreciated.

November 5th, 2007, 08:25 PM	#15
Coral Builder Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Montreal Posts: 226 Likes (Received): 0	My new favourite project in Toronto. Let's hope nobod touches the design. Cheers..

November 5th, 2007, 08:35 PM	#16
yin_yang Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,556 Likes (Received): 3	yeah do not mess with this, or it could end up less striking. the base is amazing!

December 7th, 2007, 03:36 PM	#19
lokinyc chek ur hed Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: astoria, qns, nyc Posts: 487 Likes (Received): 0	that's a sexy tower. congrats TO. __________________ Queen(s)

December 7th, 2007, 04:11 PM	#20
Joe P Toronto homeboy Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 268 Likes (Received): 0	Magnificent! Our boom is really giving us some sexy towers! L-Tower, Aura, Ritz-Carleton, Four Seasons.....

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