Every corner of the work site for Pears on the Avenue was buzzing with activity when we paid it a visit. The undertaking by Menkes Developments will one day rise 20-storeys from 170 Avenue Rd., just north of Davenport Road.
Made up of 170 units, including a number of townhouses along Pears Avenue, the construction crew is now adding about a storey a week to the condo. The lower layers of the project were a bit more challenging since the condo is sitting on a site made up of different elevations. In fact, the foundation is composed of three raft slabs and the pour was one of the largest ever undertaken by Menkes, which says a lot given that the builder is behind the Four Seasons Condos.
Enough about the technical details! Check out the pics we took of all the handywork:
The view from Avenue Road.
Fronting Avenue Road, there will be two to three retails spaces.
Here’s an early look at the dramatic lobby off of Pears Avenue, which will have cathedral ceilings and a spiral staircase.
The pool is coming along nicely.
…as are the spaces devoted to other amenities like the party room.
The view from the seventh floor, looking northeast.
Among the amenities: outdoor terrace space.
Looking southeast.
Even from the seventh floor, you can see the ROM’s Crystal as well as the CN Tower.
Residences start from $381,990 and range in size from 486 to 1,974-square feet. Occupancy is slated for Spring 2015.
For more information contact pears@menkes.com or 416 323 0100.
Photos by James Bombales.
