Maple Leaf Square
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Maple Leaf Square, has a twin tower condominium called Maple Leaf Square Condos, an office, retail, entertainment and hotel complex located to the west of the Air Canada Centre
in Downtown
Toronto
. It was jointly developed by Cadillac Fairview
, Lanterra and Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE), who owns the nearby Air Canada Centre (and is majority-owned by the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, which also owns Cadillac Fairview)
Plans for the $500 million development were unveiled in 2005. The finished complex has 1800000 square feet (167,225.5 m²) of usable space covering 2.1 acres (8,498.4 m²) on one city block.
According to MLSE (though others sources cite slightly different figures), the two glass and precast concrete
towers will be 65 stories, containing 872 residential units, a 167-room Hotel LeGermain Boutique Hotel
, 230000 square feet (21,367.7 m²) of office space, 110000 square feet (10,219.3 m²) of retail space, a 7000 square feet (650.3 m²) daycare centre, a High-Definition theatre that will broadcast Leafs TV and Raptors NBA TV 24-hours a day, and four levels of underground parking
with nearly 900 spaces. Now open, the retail complex includes a Longo's grocery, a 24000 square feet (2,229.7 m²) sports bar called Real Sports Bar and Grill, a sports retail store called Real Sports Apparel, a fine dining restaurant called E11even, and a branch of the Toronto Dominion Bank. For residents, there will be a rooftop garden
and swimming pool
.
The building is surrounded by an outdoor plaza with a capacity of 5,000 people, which hosts pre-game gatherings and other sports-related events. In conjunction with the project, the Air Canada Centre itself was renovated. The renovations included an 20000 square feet (1,858.1 m²) atrium addition to the west side of the arena which abuts the plaza. The outside wall of the atrium features a 50 by 80 feet (24.4 m) video screen overlooking the plaza which was inspired by similar plazas at L.A. Live in Los Angeles
, and Victory Park in Dallas. Games going on inside the arena are often displayed live on the outdoor screen.
) Silver status for the project's environmental sustainability. The LEED rating system recognizes leading-edge buildings that incorporate design, construction and operational practices that combine healthy, high-quality and high-performance advantages with reduced environmental impacts.
Air Canada Centre
The Air Canada Centre is a multi-purpose indoor sporting arena located on Bay Street in Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada.The arena is popularly known as the ACC or the Hangar ....
in Downtown
Downtown Toronto
Downtown Toronto is the central business district of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is approximately bounded by Bloor Street to the north, Lake Ontario to the south, the Don River to the east, and Bathurst Street to the west...
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
. It was jointly developed by Cadillac Fairview
Cadillac Fairview
Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited is a North American investor, owner, and manager of commercial real estate.The name "Cadillac Fairview" came into existence in 1974 as a result of the merger between Cadillac Development Corporation Ltd and Fairview Corporation...
, Lanterra and Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE), who owns the nearby Air Canada Centre (and is majority-owned by the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, which also owns Cadillac Fairview)
Plans for the $500 million development were unveiled in 2005. The finished complex has 1800000 square feet (167,225.5 m²) of usable space covering 2.1 acres (8,498.4 m²) on one city block.
According to MLSE (though others sources cite slightly different figures), the two glass and precast concrete
Precast concrete
By producing precast concrete in a controlled environment , the precast concrete is afforded the opportunity to properly cure and be closely monitored by plant employees. Utilizing a Precast Concrete system offers many potential advantages over site casting of concrete...
towers will be 65 stories, containing 872 residential units, a 167-room Hotel LeGermain Boutique Hotel
Hotel
A hotel is an establishment that provides paid lodging on a short-term basis. The provision of basic accommodation, in times past, consisting only of a room with a bed, a cupboard, a small table and a washstand has largely been replaced by rooms with modern facilities, including en-suite bathrooms...
, 230000 square feet (21,367.7 m²) of office space, 110000 square feet (10,219.3 m²) of retail space, a 7000 square feet (650.3 m²) daycare centre, a High-Definition theatre that will broadcast Leafs TV and Raptors NBA TV 24-hours a day, and four levels of underground parking
Parking
Parking is the act of stopping a vehicle and leaving it unoccupied for more than a brief time. Parking on one or both sides of a road is commonly permitted, though often with restrictions...
with nearly 900 spaces. Now open, the retail complex includes a Longo's grocery, a 24000 square feet (2,229.7 m²) sports bar called Real Sports Bar and Grill, a sports retail store called Real Sports Apparel, a fine dining restaurant called E11even, and a branch of the Toronto Dominion Bank. For residents, there will be a rooftop garden
Roof garden
A roof garden is any garden on the roof of a building. Besides the decorative benefit, roof plantings may provide food, temperature control, hydrological benefits, architectural enhancement, habitats or corridors for wildlife, and recreational opportunities....
and swimming pool
Swimming pool
A swimming pool, swimming bath, wading pool, or simply a pool, is a container filled with water intended for swimming or water-based recreation. There are many standard sizes; the largest is the Olympic-size swimming pool...
.
The building is surrounded by an outdoor plaza with a capacity of 5,000 people, which hosts pre-game gatherings and other sports-related events. In conjunction with the project, the Air Canada Centre itself was renovated. The renovations included an 20000 square feet (1,858.1 m²) atrium addition to the west side of the arena which abuts the plaza. The outside wall of the atrium features a 50 by 80 feet (24.4 m) video screen overlooking the plaza which was inspired by similar plazas at L.A. Live in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
, and Victory Park in Dallas. Games going on inside the arena are often displayed live on the outdoor screen.
Sustainable Design
The development is aiming to achieve LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental DesignLeadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design consists of a suite of rating systems for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings, homes and neighborhoods....
) Silver status for the project's environmental sustainability. The LEED rating system recognizes leading-edge buildings that incorporate design, construction and operational practices that combine healthy, high-quality and high-performance advantages with reduced environmental impacts.
External links
- http://www.mapleleafsquarecondos.com/
- http://www.flickr.com/photos/st-even/3876914384/
- http://www.emporis.com/fr/il/pc?id=233360&aid=19&sro=1&yr=2009&mt=
- http://canada.pcl.com/projects/Active/0900350/photo_gallery.aspx