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<\/a><\/p>\nPhotos: James Bombales<\/em><\/p>\n PJ Condos<\/a> is a 48-storey residential development currently under construction on the northeast corner of Pearl and John streets in Toronto\u2019s Entertainment District. The high-rise condominium is the second phase of Pinnacle International\u2019s<\/a> sold out Pinnacle on Adelaide project and features 372 suites, luxury amenities, and a unique shape and architecture.<\/p>\n Designed by Hariri Pontarini Architects<\/a>, PJ Condos bucks the current trend of all-glass residential towers. Instead, it features a sculpted facade of precast concrete panels with embedded brick veneers. The design choice is a nod to the neighbourhood\u2019s historical brick-and-beam buildings and contrasts nicely with surrounding structures. The masonry construction starts at the building\u2019s six-storey podium and continues upward with vertical bands separating windows and balconies as they run all the way up the face of the tower.<\/p>\n The podium also houses the development\u2019s collection of lifestyle amenities, which include a rooftop outdoor swimming pool, hot tub and sun decks. Other amenities include a multi-purpose\/party room with kitchenette and bar, fully-equipped fitness centre, yoga room and a 24-hour concierge.<\/p>\n Construction at PJ Condos started in late-2016 and crews have now passed the halfway point with concrete footings now being poured on the 33rd floor. As the tower continues to rise, workers on lower floors are simultaneously installing the building\u2019s red brick-cladding and dark green glazing and spandrel.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n