Cinema Tower, the 43-storey condominium by The Daniels Corporation, is gaining quite a bit of momentum in the race to the finished product.  Since our last update, tons of progress has been made on both interiors and exteriors, courtesy of Kirkor Architects.

Glazing is now visible along the Widmer Street podium frontage, which will be home to both the condominium lobby entrance and the 6,000 square-foot Artscape performance space. The lobby will be fully naturally lit, with high ceilings and massive support columns which will serve as a common front entrance for residents of the 444 condominium units above.

One of four internal elevators is now operational, with the remaining three to follow one at a time over two-week intervals. Consequently, the external construction hoists are expected to be disassembled in the coming weeks.

The amenities are coming along well too!  On the sixth floor, amenities will include an intimate lounge atop the podium roof, marked by the recently poured swooping canopy roof above. 6^th floor amenities will also feature a TIFF screening room, a hot tub and sauna, fitness rooms and a full-size basketball court.

Below is a photo of the future gym at Cinema Tower:

Metal brackets can now be seen along the edges of the canopy, in preparation for the installation of aluminum cladding panels.

Up on the 26^th floor, some of the units were recently dry walled.  Installation of appliances and unit features will follow soon.

Here are some views from the more moderate mid-level units on the 26^th floor- moderate compared to the penthouse suite views available 20 floors above!

Northern View:

Eastern View:

Stay tuned as we keep you updated on all things Cinema Tower!

Source:

http://urbantoronto.ca/news/2013/04/amenities-and-interiors-daniels-cinema-tower-taking-shape

Here are some films featured:

The Amber Amulet – 23 minutes

Directed by Matthew Moore

Ten year old Liam discovers that a woman who lives down the street needs help so he gives her an amber stone for protection – this act of kindness has more of an effect than he could have imagined.

Echo Planet – 81 minutes

Directed by Kompin Kemgumnird

Two young super-powered siblings living in the tropical forests of Thailand must use their special skills to save the planet from the effects of climate change, in this exciting 3D animated adventure.

Loden – The Little Monk – 25 minutes

Directed by Andre Hoermann

This is the story of Loden, a ten year old boy who had to adapt to life in a Buddhist monastery.

tiff.kids will also feature the digiPlaySpace, an interactive adventure space that allows kids to play with creative media technologies. Some of these games include: Monster Physics – a unique building app that lets you play with physics. Kids can build and operate their own car, crane, rocket ship, plane or helicopter! Kids could also play with the Cargo-Bot, a puzzle game where kids can teach a robot how to move crates.

For more information, check out the schedule: http://tiff.net/tiffkids/festival/films/2013/schedule/day1

Source:

http://tiff.net/tiffkids/festival

With occupancy set for summer 2013, this homeownership program gives folks the opportunity to not only reserve a suite at this 43-storey Kirkor Architects-designed tower located in the heart of the Entertainment District, but it also enables them to become first time homeowners.

Here’s how it works:

1) Choose a suite, sign an Agreement of Purchase and Sale and begin accumulating your down payment through Daniels’ Gradual Deposit Payment Plan. 


2) When you move in, a portion of your monthly payment, along with total amount accumulated through the Gradual Deposit Payment Plan, will be credited towards your 5% down payment.

3) After one year, all that remains is to top off your 5% down payment for your closing.

If that doesn’t swing it for you, consider these perks: 3-year TIFF and 1-year BIXI Toronto bike memberships!

With this special round of sales, interested parties can register now for Rent2Own seminars on Cinema Tower’s website. You can also contact us today if you would like more information.

On John   Street between Richmond and Adelaide, Dark Horse is tucked away in the lower-level space formerly occupied by Smokeless Joe.  Easy to miss, you’ll have to keep your eyes peeled for this place, as advertisement of its location outside isn’t very extensive.

Inside, patrons will enjoy the rustic and authentic feel to Dark Horse, with its characteristic pressed tin ceiling, dark red walls, and wood trim.  However, seating only fits about fifteen, so this location may be best for a quick grab-and-go.  Existing seating includes a long bar with stools and a few larger tables at the front.

The menu includes 49^th Parallel Epic Espresso and Detour blends, baked goods from Circles and Squares, Desmong & Beatrice, and other local bakers.  They’ve also incorporated a hot Panini and soup feature to the menu, for those who’d like to grab a bite with their espresso!

Stop by Dark Horse café on your way to work tomorrow, and pick up a piping hot Americano! 

Location & Hours:

125 John Street
Toronto, ON, M5V 2E2
647.748.7700

Hours:

Mon-Fri 7am-6pm
Sat-Sun 9am-4pm

Sources:

http://darkhorseespresso.com/

http://www.blogto.com/cafes/dark-horse-john-toronto

http://www.postcity.com/Eat-Shop-Do/Eat/March-2012/Dark-Horse-hits-up-the-Entertainment-District/

http://babyhedgehogs.wordpress.com/tag/dark-horse-espresso-bar/

Cinema Tower won’t be just any condo. Aside from the standard amenities offered by most condos such as a full court gym and fitness centre, podium-top terrace (where the swooping concrete roof of the podium-top amenities floor is under construction), lounges and a steam room, condo owners will also receive the perks of an entertainment complex.

Along with the perks of owning one of Cinema Tower’s 444 units (which range in size from 421 to 1,503 sq. ft. with 9’ ceilings throughout) and 22 top quality condo suites, future condo owners will also receive a free membership to the TIFF Bell Lightbox which includes access to advance ticket sales for TIFF with admission to a state-of-the-art residents-only screening room (that isn’t available to the general public).

In general, too, residents of Cinema Tower will enjoy the perks of living in the heart of the Entertainment District. So in, Hunter S Thompson’s words “buy the ticket, take the ride.”

If you’re interested in learning more about this building, please contact Team Axon today. We’d love to help you out!

            The roof is still full of rebar and concrete, with lots of work left to be done. 

Here, the elevator control room can be seen, in which will be installed four elevators. At the time the photo was taken, the rails for the elevators had been built from the ground all the way to the 30^th floor. 

The amenities on the 6^th floor will include a lounge on the podium’s roof, a TIFF screening room, a hot tub and sauna, fitness rooms and a full-size basketball court.

All Pictures & Sources:

http://www.urbantoronto.ca/news/2012/11/hardhat-tour-daniels-cinema-tower

Image c/o http://www.notcot.com/archives/2012/07/designing-007-50-years-of-bond.php

With an undeniably prime location in the city, Cinema Tower will be the new hotspot. Located literally steps away from both the Scotiabank Theatre and the TIFF Bell Lightbox, future residents can check out their new pad. Afterward, it would be a no brainer to visit the James Bond exhibit and take in a screening of the latest blockbuster hit, Skyfall.

James Bond has made an impact on the world of fashion, travel, technology, and of course, spy culture. In 1962, Sean Connery captured the world when he uttered the infamous phrase, “Bond, James Bond.” Now, 50 years later, Designing 007: Fifty Years of Bond Style is an exhibit that has been leaving viewers speechless, in a good way. Featuring those nifty gadgets, original costumes, storyboards, and insights into the world of Mr. Bond, Fifty Years of Bond Style is the largest exhibition completely devoted to the Bond franchise.

Running from now until January 20^th, admission is $15, $12 for students and seniors, and $10.50 for children. If you wish, 45 minute tours (at no extra charge) are offered on Thursday at 6PM, Saturday at 11AM and 6PM, and Sundays at 12PM. Once you’re prepared to think like a spy, head over to the Scotiabank theatre located at 259 Richmond Street West to see Daniel Craig in action in the newest Bond film, Skyfall. Now the only thing you need to worry about is your martini order. Remember, shaken, not stirred.

Sources:

http://www.cineplex.com/Theatres/TheatreDetails/Scotiabank-Theatre-Toronto.aspx

http://tiff.net/filmsandschedules/tiffbelllightbox/2012/2550006391

Cinema Tower’s red brick podium. Image c/o Urban Toronto.

The John St. corridor is currently going through major changes. The purpose of these changes is to redevelop and beautify the street. Cinema Tower is one of Toronto’s newest projects to aid in this revitalization. Along with Festival Tower, 300 Front Street West and The Mercer, Cinema Tower is modernizing John St. 

The project, by The Daniels Corporation and Kirkor Architects, is slated for completion in the summer of 2013. Even though completion is still many months away, Cinema Tower’s dark red podium is a welcomed presence around John St. – things are looking good!

For more information regarding CinemaTower, please feel free to contact us!

Source:

http://www.urbantoronto.ca/news/2012/09/cinema-tower-continues-transform-john-street-corridor

Cinema Tower from Queen and Soho. Image c/o A. Wood, Axon Capital Realty Advisors ©

Last Saturday morning, one of our staffers took this great shot of the construction at Cinema Tower from Soho St. just north of Queen St. W.

In the foreground, we can see some of the shops that line the Queen West strip, just a five minute walk from Cinema.

Just south of Cinema Tower is Festival Tower (also pictured) and the adjoining tiff Bell Lightbox, which features great cinematic programming, a film library, two Oliver & Bonacini restaurants – Luma and Canteen, and much more. Residents of Cinema Tower will be eligible for perks related to the tiff Bell Lightbox and other events during each year’s film festival.

Besides its incredible location, Cinema Tower will also offer residents a wide array of exciting amenities at its “Club Cinematheque,” including: a full court gym, an Urban Terrace lounge, and a state-of-the-art screening room.

But that’s not all Cinema Tower has to offer its residents, so if you’re interested in learning more about this exciting project, we urge you to contact us today!

Call us at (416) 929-1660 or contact us via email at resupport@axoncapitalrealty.com. We’d be happy to help you learn more about your options at this fantastic building!

It now stands at 24 storeys, a little more than halfway to its final height of 43. The building will house a total of 444 units and feature world-class amenities.

Here we see both the terra cotta panelling and the new cladding. Imageby Craig White c/o Urban Toronto.

Here we can see the cladding up close. Image by drum118 c/o Urban Toronto.

A view of Cinema Tower from Beverley St. Image c/o yonderbean.

Cinema tower is located right by Festival Tower and the TIFF Bell Lightbox. If this seems like the condo for you, please feel free to contact us for more information. Reach us at (416) 929-1660 or email us at resupport@axoncapitalrealty.com. We would be happy to help you search for the perfect condo!

Sources:

http://urbantoronto.ca/news/2012/06/daniels-cinema-tower-beginning-show-its-true-colours

http://urbantoronto.ca/news/2012/06/cinema-tower-shows-its-skin-and-bones