Backstage on the Esplanade
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Identification

Also known as - Backstage on the Esplanade ^{[1] [2]}

Primary Address -  Approximately 5 The Esplanade ^{[1] [3] [4]}

Additional Addresses - 22 The Esplanade ^[8], and 7 The Esplanade ^{[1] [3] [4]}

Fronts -  The Esplanade , and Yonge Street

Neighbourhood -  Waterfront Communities-the Island

City -  Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Urban Agglomeration -  Greater Golden Horseshoe

Nearby Buildings -  L-Tower, 25 The Esplanade, London on The Esplanade - West Tower, Board of Trade Building, 22 Front Street West, 18 Yonge Condominiums, London on The Esplanade - East Tower, Novotel Toronto Centre, and 55 The Esplanade

Nearby Parks - Berczy Park , Courthouse Square , Market Lane , Sculpture Garden , and Union Station Parkette

Ward - Toronto Centre-Rosedale (28)

Technical

Type -  Skyscraper

Designation - Commercial ^{[9] [10]}, Live/Work ^[3], Rental ^[4], and Residential Condominium ^[3]

Status - Excavation

Amenity Internal - 832m² (8,955.57f²) ^[4]

Residential Condominium - 19,673m² (211,758.41f²) ^[3]

Floors Above-Ground - 36 ^{[4] [5] [6]}

Floors Below-Ground - 3 ^[18]

Height - Mechanical - 117.25m (384.68f) ^[4]

Height - Roof - 97m (318.24f) ^[3]

1 Bedroom Suite Count - 168 ^[3]

1 Bedroom+Den Suite Count - 91 ^[3]

Residential Suite Count - 284 ^{[15] [16] [17]}

Residential Suite Maxsize - 96.62m² (1,040f²) ^[10]

Residential Suite Minsize - 49.33m² (531f²) ^[10]

Amenities - Concierge ^{[9] [10] [16]}, Fitness Facilities ^{[9] [10] [15]}, Garden ^{[3] [9] [10]}, Guest Suite ^{[9] [10] [15]}, Multimedia Room ^{[9] [10] [15]}, Events Room ^{[10] [15] [16]}, Hot Tub ^{[9] [10]}, Pool - Outdoor ^{[9] [10] [15]}, and Sauna ^{[9] [10] [16]}

Companies

Architect - IBI Group ^{[1] [5] [7]}

Architect - Page & Steele Architects Inc. ^{[3] [4] [6]}

Developer - Castlepoint Realty Partners Ltd. ^{[1] [5] [6]}

Developer - Cityzen Development Corporation ^{[1] [5] [6]}

Developer - Fernbrook Homes ^{[1] [5] [6]}

Electrical Engineering - Smith & Andersen ^{[1] [18]}

General Contractor - Dominus Development Group ^{[1] [7] [18]}

Interior Design - Munge//Leung Interior Design ^{[1] [5] [7]}

Landscape Architect - Claude Cormier Architects Paysagistes Inc. ^{[1] [5] [7]}

Mechanical Engineering - Smith & Andersen ^{[1] [18]}

Structural Engineering - Jablonsky, Ast and Partners ^{[1] [18]}

Building Record History

2014 - Estimated Completion ^[18]

2011 - Excavation ^{[2] [10] [20]}

2008 - Proposed ^[4]

References

1. 2011-07-26: Reed Construction Data, "Backstage on the Esplanade Condominium, 5-7 the Esplanade Rd, Yonge St, L6T"
2. 2011-08-08: Onsite Observations
3. 2009-03-05: City of Toronto - Toronto and East York Community Council, "Part of 5 - 7 The Esplanade"
4. 2010-07-28: City of Toronto - Toronto and East York Community Council, "TE36.21 - Staff Report - Part of 5-7 The Esplanade - Official Plan and Rezoning Applications - Final Report"
5. 2010-09-14: Reed Construction Data, "Backstage on the Esplanade Condominium, 5-7 the Esplanade Rd, Yonge St, L6T"
6. 2010-10-06: Urban Toronto, "Quick Pic: Backstage Condo By Castlepoint, Cityzen and Fernbrook Sure Going For A Tight Fit"
7. 2011-01-26: Reed Construction Data, "Backstage on the Esplanade Condominium, 5-7 the Esplanade Rd, Yonge St, L6T"
8. 2011-04-01: Condo Life, "April 2011 Edition"
9. 2011-01-29: HomeGuides, condoguide - the gta edition, "Backstage Condo "Near-Perfect" Home to Enjoy Best of Downtown Toronto", page(s) 74
10. 2011-05-13: National Post, "For Sale: Backstage Condo"
11. 2010-10-01: Condo Life, "October 2010 Edition"
12. 2010-10-14: Urban Toronto, "Castlepoint, Cityzen and Fernbrook's Backstage Condos Continues Its Innovative Marketing"
13. 2010-11-01: Condo Life, "November 2010 Edition"
14. 2010-11-04: Condominiums.ca, "Backstage Condominiums Toronto"
15. 2011-02-11: The Toronto Star, YourHome.ca, "Taking the stage at Yonge and the Esplanade"
16. 2011-02-25: The Toronto Star, "Condos on the Market"
17. 2011-05-19: The Toronto Star, "Condos on the Market"
18. 2012-02-03: Reed Construction Data, "Backstage on the Esplanade Condominium, 5-7 the Esplanade Rd, Yonge St, L6T"
19. 2010-08-24: Urban Toronto, "NameOurCondo Top Ten Names Announced For Cityzen/Fernbrook/Castlepoint Project"
20. 2011-05-21: HomeGuides, condoguide - the gta edition, "An event so epic it's groundbreaking - Backstage literally rises on The Esplanade", page(s) 102
21. 2011-07-01: Condo Life, "July/August 2011"