Context King West
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Identification

Also known as - Context King West [1] [2] [3], The 620 [1] [2] [3], and The Lanes [1] [2] [3]

Address -  Approximately 620 King Street West [1] [5] [6]

Fronts -  Adelaide Street West , and King Street West

Neighbourhood -  Waterfront Communities-the Island

City -  Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Urban Agglomeration -  Greater Golden Horseshoe

Nearby Buildings -  642 King Street West, 600 King Street West, The Thompson Residences - Structure 2, The Thompson Residences - Structure 1, 66 Portland, 20 Stewart, Stewart Lofts, The Rosewood - North Structure, Seventy5, and Six50 King West - Structure 2

Nearby Parks - Alex Wilson , Carr Street Parkette , Clarence Square , St. Andrew's Playground , and Victoria Memorial Park

Ward - Trinity-Spadina (20)

Technical

Type -  Mid-Rise

Designation - Commercial [2] [4], and Residential Condominium [1] [2] [4]

Status - Never Built

Floors Above-Ground - 13 [7]

Residential Suite Count - 270 [2]

Residential Suite Maxsize - 73.39m² (790f²) [7]

Residential Suite Minsize - 34.84m² (375f²) [7]

Amenities - Community Barbecues [4] [7], Electric Car Parking [4] [7], Fitness Facilities [4] [7], Garden [3] [4] [6], Guest Suite [4] [7], Events Room [4] [7], Pool - Outdoor [6], and Steam Room [4] [7]

Companies

Architect - Hariri Pontarini Architects [1] [2] [3]

Construction Manager - Bluescape Construction Management [8]

Developer - Allied Properties [10]

Developer - Context Development [1] [2] [3]

Developer - RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust [10]

Electrical Engineering - Smith & Andersen [8]

Interior Design - Burdifilek [4]

Mechanical Engineering - Smith & Andersen [8]

Structural Engineering - Jablonsky, Ast and Partners [8]

Building Record History

2013 - Never Built [10]

2012 - On Hold [9]

2008 - Proposed [5]

References

  1. 2012-02-22: Reed Construction Data, "Context King West, 620 King St W, M5V 1M5"
  2. 2012-02-24: National Post, "Street Smarts: Make the condo connection in T.O.’s King, Queen West"
  3. 2012-02-25: HomeGuides, CondoGuide - The GTA Edition, "Context King West", page(s) 70
  4. 2012-03-30: http://www.contextkingwest.ca/
  5. 2008-11-28: City of Toronto - City Council, "620 King Street West - Settlement Offer"
  6. 2011-04-20: http://www.onedevelopment.com…
  7. 2012-04-17: National Post, "For Sale: Context King West"
  8. 2012-04-11: Reed Construction Data, Daily Commercial News and Construction Record, "From amoeba to condo, Context poised to build in Toronto"
  9. 2012-06-19: Reed Construction Data, "Context King West, 620 King St W, M5V 1M5"
  10. 2013-02-25: Reed Construction Data, "Context King West, 620 King St W, M5V 1M5"