Market Wharf is 33 storeys high and features 464 suites. Building amenities include a yoga studio, gym, movie room, party room, roof deck, sauna, and boardroom. These images are courtesy of Urban Toronto.

Source:

http://urbantoronto.ca/news/2013/04/photo-day-curves-market-wharf

http://urbantoronto.ca/news/2013/04/many-sides-contexts-market-wharf

This passage is intended to transport pedestrians and cyclists through the block from street to street, and to house bicycle and automobile parking for the retail shops contained within Market Wharf.  The competition’s goal was to animate and enhance the passage, rather than leave it as a purely functional and dark space.

Paul Raff Studio describes the art as follows:

“Until about 90 years ago, Lake Ontario rolled over the site of Market Wharf. At approximately the level of the ceiling of the new public passageway, the lake’s surface glittered and heaved for those many millennia. A lake’s surface fascinates with its universally appealing beauty. Imagine you could see the lake’s surface frozen in static, sculptural form. Imagine you could walk underneath and experience it. This is Market Wharf’s future public artwork by Paul Raff Studio.”

What do you think of the renderings? Is public artwork a great way to transform otherwise dull, eye sore spaces into agreeable and functional public spots?

Source:

http://context.ca/blog/2013/02/04/public-art-renderings-for-market-wharf-released/

The Market Wharf residences are almost complete!  It’s impressive how much work has gone into building the condos, and even more impressive how little there is left to be done!  Up to the 21^st floor, units are almost move-in ready!  Only the higher floors and penthouses have yet to be completed.  Elevators have even been installed and are working.  Occupancy has already started for a few units!

Here are some pictures so that you can get at what’s going on inside:

The lobby has a couple more things to be done, but it’s almost there!

Although it may not look like the luxuriousness  you’d be expecting yet, here’s a picture inside one of the penthouse suites!

Look at that view!

Less attractive view inside, but upon completion, it will be luxurious and classy, it is the penthouse after all!

Another view that can’t be beat!

This shows the view from a 2 bedroom corner unit on the 27^th floor, facing southeast.

Above is a picture from one of the almost complete units on the 21^st floor. 

Hardwood flooring throughout, wall to floor ceilings with a great view. 

Carpeting and final appliances will be the next installation.  Utilities are mostly in place by now, save for light switches.  Cabinetry and flooring obviously remain to be finished on top floors.

Market Wharf is located only steps from the historic St. Lawrence Market. To learn more about the building, including amenities, construction and design, go to www.marketwharf.com.

If you’re ready to move in or would like to look in to purchasing that soon-to-be beautiful penthouse suite, please don’t hesitate to call us at (416) 929-1660, or stop by our office at 270 Wellington Street W #101.  We’d love to help you find your perfect home this year!

Source:

http://context.ca/blog/2013/01/18/market-wharf-construction-update-almost-there/

In this view of the building, the red crane that can be seen in front of the building was used to take down the crane that had been stationed on Market Wharf’s roof.

The street-level retailers of the building are already occupied and the Shopper’s Drug Mart on the north end of the building’s podium has been open for business for some time.

Here is the building, with the Shopper’s Drug Mart on the corner, before the removal of the rooftop crane.

Image by Jack Landau

As can be seen from shots of the building, its most striking design features are the balcony configurations of each façade. The east and west flanks create visual interest in their rippling wave-like balconies. By contrast, the north and south-facing balconies are more angular, assymmetrically arranged. They are made distinct by their off-center placement, creating a zigzag line that snakes up and down the building.

Image by Jack Landau

It is clear that Market Wharf’s architects took design inspiration from its waterfront location. The lines on each façade reflect the fluid and angular patterns of undulating waves. The nearby St. Lawrence Market is referenced by the brick and brown tones chosen for the building’s street level.

Market Wharf is joining various other recent St. Lawrence residential developments such as the L Tower and The Berczy, and its striking height makes a significant mark on the city skyline. With significant progress in the building’s construction, Market Wharf’s development moves closer to being move-in ready for new residents of the lower St. Lawrence area.

Sources:

http://www.urbantoronto.ca/news/2012/11/crane-comes-down-market-wharf

http://www.urbantoronto.ca/database/projects/market-wharf

Image c/o Context

To the left of the doorway is the kitchen, flowing right into the living/dining space, which highlights the open concept feel. The kitchen is complete with stainless steel appliances and an electric flat top stove.

Image c/o Context

Image c/o Context

To the right of the entryway is the den which would work great as an office, guest room or TV room.

Image c/o Context

The unit is equipped with a fully functional bathroom with exceptional tiling.

Looking onto the private terrace is the spacious master bedroom. To the right of this image (not pictured) is a walk-in closet.

Image c/o Context

Image c/o Context

This unit is located steps away from the amenities facility and is situated very close to the historic St.Lawrence Market. If you’re interested in residing atMarketWharf, Axon Capital is happy to help! Give us a ring at (416) 929-1660 or email us at resupport@axoncapitalrealty.com

Source:

http://context.ca/blog/

July 2012. Image c/o Urban Toronto.

The effect of the wavy balconies at Market Wharf by Context Development is becoming more and more pronounced. The building has been rising steadily over the past few months – and cladding has very much followed suit. The building was designed by architectsAlliance and is one of many Context and architectsAlliance project. Other projects include: Mozo and Tiptop Lofts.

Market Wharf is 33 storeys tall and includes 464 units, ranging in size from 570 sq. ft to 1,920 sq. ft. The building offers a variety of amenities including: guest suite, gym, movie, party room, roof deck, sauna, yoga studio and boardroom.

Here are just a few more recent images from the construction site.

Image c/o Urban Toronto

Image c/o Urban Toronto

For more information, please feel free to contact us!

Sources:

http://www.urbantoronto.ca/news/2012/07/photo-day-contexts-market-wharf

http://www.urbantoronto.ca/news/2012/07/scenes-hard-hat-tour-or-two

Image c/o stlawrencemarket.com

The St. Lawrence neighbourhood is always bustling with fun activities. Here are just a few upcoming things to check out!

Summer Pies August 4, 2012 12-3pm.

Learn how to make pies (and take some home to enjoy later) at the St. Lawrence Market.
Cost: $40/person + taxes.

Our Farm & Culinary Experience August 19, 2012

This is the chance for all St. Lawrence Market patrons to visit one of the market’s resident farms! A BBQ and hayride are also part of the event!

Buskerfest August 23-26, 2012

Buskerfest is produced by Epilepsy Toronto. It is a wildly successful festival featuring acrobatic street performers!  This is a perfect event for the whole family to enjoy.

There’s all this and much more going on in the St. Lawrence area! For more information on living in the St. Lawrence neighbourhood, please feel free to contact us at (416) 929-1660 or email us at resupport@axoncapitalrealty.com. We would gladly help you search for the perfect home!

Source:

http://www.stlawrencemarket.com/

View of the podium and the construction of the second phase in the background. Image c/o Urban Toronto.

Market Wharf is a popular two phase project located at18 Lower Jarvis Street. The first phase consisted of a 5-storey brick podium that has already been occupied for a year now. For convenience, it features retail space on the first floor.

A suite under construction. Image c/o Urban Toronto.

The second phase consists of a 34 storey building juxtaposed to the podium. Since it is nearing completion, we thought we’d show you some scenes from Urban Toronto’s recent tour of the current site.

The fitness center under construction. Image c/o Urban Toronto.

Market Wharf is being developed by Context Development and is designed by architectsAlliance. As it is located in the vibrant St. Lawrence neighbourhood, it is surrounded by many great shops, restaurants and services. For more information, feel free to contact us at (416) 929-1660 or email us at resupport@axoncapitalrealty.com. We would be happy to help you find that perfect condo!

You could have this view from your Market Wharf condo, so contact us today to get it! Image c/o Urban Toronto.

Source:

http://urbantoronto.ca/news/2012/06/urbantoronto-tours-contexts-market-wharf

Market Wharf will bring an added allure to this area. Many are anticipating its completion, as its progress becomes increasingly visible. Here is one of the latest construction updates – a picture of the site taken last month.

If you are interested in living inMarketWharfor the surrounding area, feel free to contact us at (416) 929-1660 or email us at resupport@axoncapitalrealty.com. We would love to help you with your search for that perfect condo!

Sources & Photo:

http://urbantoronto.ca/news/2012/04/photo-day-market-wharf-rises-above-st-lawrence-neighbourhood

Image c/o Urban Toronto.

Would you like more information about MarketWharf? If so, feel free to contact us at (416) 929-1660 or email us at resupport@axoncapitalrealty.com. We would love to help you with your search for that perfect condo!

Source:

http://www.urbantoronto.ca/news/2012/03/photo-day-market-wharf-condos-adding-st-lawrence-neighbourhood-0