Gibson Square - North Structure
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Identification
Also Known AsGibson Square - North Structure[1]
AddressApproximately 5170 Yonge Street[1][2][3]
FrontsPark Home Avenue, and Yonge Street
NeighbourhoodWillowdale East
CityToronto, Ontario, Canada
Urban AgglomerationGreater Golden Horseshoe
ComplexGibson Square
Nearby ParksGibson Park, John Mckenzie House, Mckenzie Parkette, Mel Lastman Square, and N. York Rose Garden
WardWillowdale (23)
Technical
TypeSkyscraper
DesignationCommercial[2][5][6], Live/Work[5][6][8], and Residential Condominium[1][2][3]
StatusConstruction
Floors Above-Ground42[1][3][5]
Residential Suite Count125[5][6]
Residential Suite Maxsize125.98m² (1,356f²)[28][29]
Residential Suite Minsize54.63m² (588f²)[28][29]
AmenitiesMeeting Room[3][8][10], Concierge[14][15][18], Fitness Facilities[3][7][8], Games Room[3][7][8], Garden[3][7][8], Guest Suite[3][7][8], Multimedia Room[3][8][10], Events Room[3][7][8], Pool - Indoor[3][7][8], Sauna[7][28], and Security System[23]
Companies
ArchitectRafael Bigauskas Architects Inc.[1][2][3]
Construction ManagerMenkes Developments Inc.[1][3][7]
DeveloperMenkes Developments Inc.[1][2][3]
Electrical EngineeringAble Engineering Inc.[1][7][19]
Interior DesignBryon Patton and Associates[8][14]
Interior DesignMunge//Leung Interior Design[14][15][17]
Mechanical EngineeringAble Engineering Inc.[1][7][19]
Structural EngineeringStephenson Engineering Ltd.[1][7][19]
History
Estimated Occupancy (2014)
Construction (2012 to 2014)
Excavation (2011 to 2012)
Site Preparation (2010 to 2011)
Proposed (2008 to 2010)
References
- 2011-08-26: Reed Construction Data, "Gibson Square, 5170 Yonge Street, M2N 5P6"
- 2008-12-12: City of Toronto - North York Community Council, "Preliminary Report - Rezoning Application - 5170 Yonge Street"
- 2009-05-21: Reed Construction Data, "Gibson Square, 5170 Yonge Street, M2N 5P6"
- 2009-09-15: Onsite Observations
- 2009-10-19: City of Toronto - North York Community Council, "Preliminary Report - OPA & Rezoning Application - 5220 to 5254 Yonge Street"
- 2010-02-16: City of Toronto - North York Community Council, "Final Report & Attachments 1-13 - 5170 Yonge St"
- 2011-02-25: Reed Construction Data, "Gibson Square, 5170 Yonge Street, M2N 5P6"
- 2009-03-20: The Toronto Star, "Menkes' Gibson Square in the heart of North York"
- 2010-10-01: Condo Life, "October 2010 Edition"
- 2008-11-24: HomeGuides, CondoGuide - The GTA Edition, "Gibson Square - Live in the heart of North York City Centre", page(s) 56
- 2009-01-01: HomeGuides, Condo Builders Annual, "2009 GTA Edition"
- 2009-03-16: HomeGuides, CondoGuide - The GTA Edition, "Menkes your key to reliability - Discover your key to comfort, community and home ownership with one of the most trusted builders in the GTA", page(s) 20
- 2009-04-13: HomeGuides, CondoGuide - The GTA Edition, "Savvy Condominiums at Cosmo - New release of Exclusive Terrace Suites", page(s) 28
- 2009-09-28: HomeGuides, CondoGuide - The GTA Edition, "This fall Menkes introduces Gibson Square in North York City Centre", page(s) 32
- 2010-02-13: HomeGuides, CondoGuide - The GTA Edition, "Gibson Square takes centre stage at the new Menkes Condo Centre", page(s) 102
- 2010-03-27: HomeGuides, Condo Builders Annual, "2010 Annual Edition"
- 2010-04-01: Condo Life, "in the spotlight", page(s) 24
- 2010-04-24: HomeGuides, CondoGuide - The GTA Edition, "Gibson Square - Tower Two offers new opportunities to live in a stylish Menkes condominium in North York City Centre", page(s) 94
- 2010-05-19: Reed Construction Data, "Gibson Square, 5170 Yonge Street, M2N 5P6"
- 2010-05-25: Condo Life, "June 2010 Edition"
- 2010-09-03: Urban Toronto, "Menkes' Gibson Square Condo Releases Podium Units"
- 2010-10-01: The Toronto Star, YourHome.ca, "Condos on the Market: North York and York"
- 2010-11-01: Condo Life, "November 2010 Edition"
- 2010-11-11: Urban Toronto, "Menkes Celebrates Groundbreaking At Gibson Square Condos In North York"
- 2011-01-28: The Toronto Star, YourHome.ca, "Condos on the Market: North York and York"
- 2011-02-12: HomeGuides, condoguide - the gta edition, "Groundbreaking marks exciting milestone at Gibson Square Condominiums", page(s) 32
- 2011-04-01: Condo Life, "April 2011 Edition"
- 2011-04-22: The Toronto Star, "Condos on the market"
- 2012-03-30: National Post, "Street Smarts: New in North York"
- 2011-05-17: http://www.rafbig.com/