River & Fifth Condos At 5 Defries Toronto by Broccolini
The innovative development team at Broccolini is poised to bring an exciting new development to Toronto’s trendy and fast-changing Corktown neighbourhood. Known as River & Fifth Condos, the project will be located along the west bank of the Don River on Defries Street, between Queen Street East and Dundas Street East. This area has seen a lot of exciting changes in recent years, as developers look to take advantage of its convenient central location and unique character to build a sustainable, forward-thinking urban community.
Smart Design by Graziani + Corazza
Broccolini is working with the renowned architectural firm of Graziani + Corazza on the 5 Defries Condos project. Published renderings show a distinctive configuration, consisting of two buildings joined by a common central element. The shorter of the two buildings features a 12-storey mid-rise tower ascending from a glass-dominated, tree-lined podium base, with landscaped greenery adorning the rooftop. The taller building will reach a reported 37 storeys, with the tower elements of both buildings being defined by a smooth, grid-like array of strong, clean vertical and horizontal design features.
Currently, the total number of units and the projected floorplan configurations have not yet been confirmed. Various real estate insiders have estimated the number of suites to fall between 552 and 570 across both buildings.
Other enticing confirmed features of the River and Fifth Condos at 5 Defries community include:Another unique feature of the community is its expected inclusion of live-work spaces. Street frontages at ground level also have the potential to be used for retail purposes, which could further enhance the overall utility of the site as a mixed-use urban space.
- Professionally landscaped main entrance and pedestrian pathways
- Shared lobby with concierge service
- Over 5,800 square feet (about 540 square metres) of indoor and outdoor shared amenity
and recreation space - Beautiful waterfront views of the Don River
Discover Corktown, Toronto’s Next Great Neighbourhood
The River & Fifth Condos at 5 Defries complex will occupy an entire city block in Corktown, just south of the east side’s Regent Park neighbourhood. Corktown has historically been an industrial area, but over the past decade or so, it has been rapidly transforming into a hip and trendy residential district. In addition to purpose-built communities like River and Fifth Condos at 5 Defries, many new Corktown developments have repurposed existing buildings, giving it a distinctive mixed-use flavour that has been praised for its walkability and sustainability.
Corktown is adjacent to the West Don Lands, which many Toronto real estate insiders have identified as the city’s next up-and- coming great neighbourhood. The overall area features thousands of new residential units, and the influx of new inhabitants has revitalized the local economy and created a strong supply of job opportunities. Old industrial buildings are being repurposed in innovative ways, and the neighbourhood has seen a surge in interest from young professionals seeking quiet, laid-back urban living in a central location with easy access to the downtown core.
Meet the River & Fifth Condos Development and Design Team
Broccolini is leading the development of the River & Fifth Condos at 5 Defries. A respected firm with more than 70 years of industry experience, Broccolini is widely considered one of the best and most trustworthy property developers operating in the GTA market. The firm boasts an accomplished and diverse portfolio that includes acclaimed mid-rise, high-rise, and mixed-use properties throughout the GTA. Some of its most prominent successes include 150 & 155 Redpath, 628 Saint-Jacques and Victoria sur le parc.
Graziani + Corazza Architects is handling the building design at 5 Defries, with its highly successful team ranking among the most sought-after architects in Canada. With dozens of trustworthy professional affiliations and a proven commitment to sustainability, the Graziani + Corazza company has enjoyed a heightened profile in recent years, as its long list of successful projects continues to attract major interest from buyers.
Rounding out the design team is NAK Design Strategies, a renowned landscape architecture firm that has made major contributions to acclaimed outdoor spaces across North America.
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