[Collingwoodbuildinglover]

I can't see them having fixed windows as you would need to be able to open them at some point for ventilation I'm not a condo owner so somebody could tell me that they don't have opening windows in their entire unit and I would believe them I would tell them I'm sorry for them but yeah a day like today I have every window in my house opened I would lose my mind if I couldn't just open windows to get fresh air

 

[UtakataNoAnnex]

I get that, but I had presumed...perhaps poorly, that this would a bank tower type of deal where air flow and such would be taken care of internally and mechanically.

 

[A Torontonian Now]

Yesterday, from The Junction:

 

[vinny_the_hack]

I thought virtually all tall towers had fixed windows.

 

[Johnny Au]

Part 2 of 2 taken on July 20, 2024:

Yonge and Bloor (aka the Golden Corner or the Champagne Corner):

Yonge Side:

One of the windows is opened.

 

[BloorMan]

I thought virtually all tall towers had fixed windows.

We have windows that push open as well as mechanical ventilation in our building.

 

[ProjectEnd]

 

[Benito]

Today.

 

[Benito]

Two open windows.

 

[khaldoon]

Two open windows. View attachment 582806

If you look carefully at the bottom one, you will see that there are holes/scuffs on the edge. I would think that these are defective/broken units and not a new feature.

 

[UtakataNoAnnex]

Back in the day when Mr. Benito was straining to look down to take pics doesn't seem all that long ago...

 

[DevDudeToronto]

Such an odd choice to go with windows like that and not balconies. I understand you'll get more square footage. But I would think buyers would also want some outdoor space.

Also, doesn't planning usually push for a minimum of private outdoor space per unit?

 

[innsertnamehere]

Such an odd choice to go with windows like that and not balconies. I understand you'll get more square footage. But I would think buyers would also want some outdoor space.

Also, doesn't planning usually push for a minimum of private outdoor space per unit?

yes, but not in the form of private balconies. In this case the condo has access to shared rooftop amenity which is all the City cares about.

 

[Civdis]

Such an odd choice to go with windows like that and not balconies. I understand you'll get more square footage. But I would think buyers would also want some outdoor space.

Also, doesn't planning usually push for a minimum of private outdoor space per unit?

Balconies destroy the architecture of most buildings unless done right (and 99% of the time they are not). This building would look horrible with balconies. I am saying that as a purchaser in this development (we will see if I ever actually get to close) who would rather live in good architecture than have 50 ft2 for a chair .

 

[DevDudeToronto]

Balconies destroy the architecture of most buildings unless done right (and 99% of the time they are not). This building would look horrible with balconies. I am saying that as a purchaser in this development (we will see if I ever actually get to close) who would rather live in good architecture than have 50 ft2 for a chair .

I mean, that's certainly an opinion. I've lived in a condo without a balcony and it gets very claustrophobic in my opinion. Even just a 50 sq ft balcony with enough room for a chair