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Northcore Condominiums

A new midrise building under construction just off of Beecroft Avenue and along Sheppard Avenue West. Designed by Arcadis Architects (Canada) Inc., this building is adding to the street wall of mid rises currently erected along the Avenue in mid-town Toronto.
Ellie Condominiums Progress

Getting there… Hopefully this completes at 100% soon, with retail and offices moving into the spaces, as this would be a boon to the community with various business spaces. Some images from this morning, July 22, 2025.
Olive Residences Exterior Facade and Mechanical Penthouse Complete

An update from this morning.
4800 Yonge Street

Is this a residential or commercial building? At one point it was planned to be an office tower, however with the current housing crisis, this may be repurposed as a residential tower now.
Pearl Place Condominiums Occupied

The balconies look like the units are now occupied in the Pearl Place Condominiums along Yonge Street near the Yonge-Sheppard intersection in the North York Centre downtown.
Sales Centre for South Forest Hill Residences

The Sales Centre for the South Forest Hill Residences is right across the street from Jeanne Gang’s One Delisle Condominiums under construction.
One Delisle Cladding

In the Deer Park neighbourhood.
One Bloor West Crown

Seen through the wildfire haze of today.
Pioneer Village Station

The Latest Will Alsop’s North Toronto TTC Line 1 Subway Station.
Rogers Stadium at Downsview Park

Rogers Stadium at Downsview Park, slated to be on site for 5 years to host large scale concerts.
Ontario Line Station at Queen Street and University Avenue

The station metal framing for the Ontario Line station at Queen and University is erected, and looms large over the streetscape.
Richmond and Peter Streets Condominium Public Art

The neon green public art at the Richmond and Peter Streets condominium on the South-East Corner.
Toronto Downtown Courthouse Images

Some pictures from the completed downtown Toronto courthouse adjacent to Nathan Phillips Square, designed by Renzo Piano Architects from Italy.
CIBC Square Phase 2 (North Towers) Progress

The north towers of CIBC Square (phase 2) are now topped off with the facade panels nearly all installed and in place. The interiors look to be fit out on many of the floors from across the bridge.
Bayview Village Construction Progress

Bayview Village is having its previous north east parking lot demolished and the land repurposed for mid-rise residential. A 3 to 4 storey below grade hole has been dug in the western portion of the site with site works in progress on the eastern portion of the site. Construction is progressing rapidly with many construction…
Concord Sky Under Construction

Concord Sky by Concord Adex under construction, viewed with the set up for the Pride parade in Toronto in the foreground. The scaffolding and sidewalk protection can be seen with the double use as a storage and staging area for concrete blocks resting above the public side walk.
Queen Richmond Centre West Atrium

The Queen Richmond Centre West atrium as viewed at night: the special x-shaped columns are a strong feature for the neighbouring streetscape.
King West ‘Mountain’ – Bjarke Ingels Group

The general massing of the Bjarke Ingels Group-designed King West ‘Mountain’ is in place, with the glass block cladding on the lower levels now installed. From King Street West, the mass of ‘The Mountain is staggering, but with its numerous setbacks and stepbacks, is less imposing than a facade that would be constructed without those…
Freda’s at 45 Elm Street

The Freda’s storefront at 45 Elm Street is designed by architect Burdifilek. This is a beautiful brick storefront with stunning interiors for the Toronto-based fashion design and manufacturing company.
Panda Condominiums West Tower Balconies

A view of the Panda Condominiums’ West Tower Grid cladding and wraparound balconies. This is the White tower, in contrast with the Black tower to its East. Here, one can see the spacious wraparound balconies are being put into good use by the residents. This is a new community very close to Dundas / Sankofa…
8 Elm Street (Simu Liu-promoted) Condominiums

A view of the 8 Elm Street condominiums under construction from the south-west vantage point. The condominium construction progress is moving along swiftly.
252 Church Street Condominiums

A view of the 252 Church Street condominiums from the West, looking East. The distinctive “Piano Key” exterior expression can be viewed in the tower.
South Forest Hill Residences Under Construction (in the Night)

The South Forest Hill Residences is located on a neighbourhood residential street in Forest Hill, off of Spadina and St. Clair Ave. W. and located in proximity to the Toronto Transit Commission subway station. At night, the forested and canopied green environment reveals a different character.
Untitled and Line 5 Condominiums Progress (in the Evening)

The midnight images of the Untitled and Line 5 Condominiums show the residences in a different state. It is a view of Broadway Avenue as a microcosm of Toronto’s construction activity and pace of change, in a moment of pause. The lighting and lit-up units provide evidence of life and the odd resident walking on…
Mon Sheong Retirement Living Under Construction

The Mon Sheong Retirement Living centres under construction along Woodbine Avenue, north of Highway 7, near Apple Creek Blvd, have been moving rapidly. The mid-rise block has seen the pre-fabricated concrete modules lifted into place over the winter months, and the exterior cladding has been installed, with interiors underway. The high-rise block has seen the…
Promenade Mall News

There have been some updates to the local Thornhill (Vaughan) mall, in addition to the two new residential high-rise towers that have been constructed on the previous Sears site. There are new retail offerings, including a new Bowl and Blasters arcade, bowling, and laser tag zone; a pickleplex coming soon; a two-storey Goodlife Fitness coming…
Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Individual Buildings Expression

The Vaughan Metropolitan Centre skyline is coming together. It has a sense of individuality for each of the blocks of buildings with an overall massing that is befitting of the whole. As the pockets get filled in with newer developments, the spaces in between the towers will get completed and a more urban massing will…
Gallanough Park Recent Improvements

Some of the latest improvements and incremental changes to Gallanough Park to conclude the current iteration. There is new signage to describe the underground cistern, new plantings at the Springfield Way entrance, and pollinator gardens. Very well done and beautiful.
Festival Condominiums

The towers are quickly becoming a regional landmark with their signature curved balcony designs and high visibility from a distance from Highways 400 and 7.
Creemore Residences

This is a nice town inland near Collingwood, Blue Mountain, and Wasaga Beach. There is a small main street with historic buildings, a local school, a Michelin Star restaurant, a cafe, and a bakery. Some of the homes are historic-contemporary with beautiful landscapes.