When it comes to this condo project, I think the photo above says it all. 12 Degrees Condominiums is attempting to personify the so-hip-it-hurts vibe of Queen Street West and with a rooftop pool and cabana area like this, I think they just might acheive it.
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Queen and Beverly is TRUE Queen West. The area has already arrived and is one of the best spots in Toronto to live. You won’t find any mega towers around here, and probably never will, but the area is already home to some immensely popular boutique sized resale buildings like The Phoebe. The building features a very unique design that gives a sort of off-kilter Rubik’s Cube visual effect. If they are actually able to build this project as it is currently designed, it will be very impressive and probably an architectural gem for the area.
Features include an ultra-modern design aesthetic with 9′ ceilings, hardwood throughout, streamlined kitchens with integrated european style appliances. But really, it’s all about the rooftop pool and cabana area! Can you imagine enjoying the hot summer nights in Queen West on that rooftop overlooking the downtown core? Incredible! And you only have to share it with a total of 90 unit owners unlike some of the mega towers where you are sharing amenities with literally hundreds of other people!
The X-Factor here is obviously the developer who is a bit of an unknown commodity here in Toronto.
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May 22nd, 2010 at 2:42 pm
It seems like more and more condo developments are adding luxurious and elaborate amenities like swimming pools, spas, state of the art gyms, catering kitchens, etc.
I have a concern for these amenities as if you compare maintanence fees for each development. While these fees tend to be around 35 to 50 cents a square foot, many new condo developments have strangely low fees eventhough they boast a huge amenity floor and pool. Some condos with these luxurious amenities have condo fees that are even cheaper than other condos without these amenities.
It will be interesting to see once these condos are built and occupied how these fees will increase over time when the actual operating costs are realized.
The rooftop pool and lounge at 12 Degrees is simply stunning, and like you said having it in a building with less than 100 units it will be highly appreciated by its residents. But what happens when you have a building over 300 units with the same amenities? It will get more use, more noise, more wear and tear (and abuse), and ultimately more cost to maintain.
Swimming pools and outdoor lounges have been a phenomina of new condos in Toronto lately, but considering our climate these outdoor amenities could only be appreciated for a portion of the year.