Construction Update: Crane Installation – November 2020
With construction of Illumina well underway, one of the most visually exciting events is the installation of the crane. Watch our video for a fall construction update from Molinaro Vice President Robert Molinaro. We are delighted for potential buyers to begin to see what we’ve been envisioning for Illumina!
Construction Update: Illumina- September 2020
At Illumina, you’ll be in the heart of the city, just steps away from Burlington’s natural beauty and ready to enjoy the quiet retreat you’ve dreamed about. Construction at Illumina is moving along nicely, both on budget and on time! Watch our video for an update from Molinaro President Vince Molinaro and Vice President Robert Molinaro, as well as a comprehensive overview of the construction process.
Project Showcase: Strata
As you stroll down Maple Avenue on your way to downtown Burlington, you’d be hard-pressed not to notice Strata, one of the Molinaro Group’s crowning achievements, and the subject of this month’s Molinaro Project Showcase. Featuring an indoor rooftop pool with breathtaking views of Lake Ontario, a chic shared bar space on the 24th floor, and a 5,600 ft square Meditation Garden, Strata is the epitome of indulgence and provides luxury living for the hip, fit, and green. One of Burlington’s first condominiums to apply for LEED certification, Strata features a state-of-the-art geothermal heating and cooling system, a green roof, and water efficient features that reduce water consumption by as much as 40%. Strata boasts an enviable location in the downtown Burlington core, and provides it’s tenants with magnificent views of Lake Ontario and only a short walk to Spencer Smith Park and many area restaurants and local hotspots. With Burlington’s most popular bars and pubs, a wide selection of gourmet restaurants, and upscale boutique shopping mere steps away, this neighbourhood has everything to suit your lifestyle. From the moment the fireplace welcomes you into the sleek, contemporary two-story lobby, you’ll know you’ve arrived somewhere special. The units are bright and airy, and are filled with striking modern finishes and fixtures. Indulge your social side in a home you’re proud to show off, or head up to the rooftop bar lounge. The condo also offers its residents other great amenities such as a Gym / Exercise Room, Pool, Concierge and a Party Room. With luxury suites designed to suit every lifestyle, Strata is modern condo living that aims to exceed your expectations. With suites ranging from one bedroom to spacious three bedroom penthouse units, it’s no wonder Strata has become the most in-demand residences in downtown Burlington. With a youthful and energetic vision for the future, Molinaro Group continues to set the standard of condominium quality and innovation here in Canada’s best mid-sized city.
The Illumina Presentation Centre Is Now Open To The Public
With the Illumina Presentation Centre now open to the public, the realities of living at this sleek, sophisticated condominium is becoming a reality. Located at 2089 Fairview Street – just east of Brant Street – the Illumina presentation centre is open Monday to Thursday, 3pm to 7pm and weekends 1pm to 5pm. Come visit to learn more about the exciting opportunity to live in Downtown West Burlington with a new standard of elegance and carefree living at Illumina. At the presentation centre you can expect to see a 3D model of the building, life-size sections of our suites, and in-depth information about our space-efficient storage and Energy Star solutions. Created by the award-winning team at Graziani + Corazza, Illumina is a statement of elegance with a view to Burlington’s future – one that only the Molinaro Group can offer, given its 50+ years of creating landmark residences. Animated by patterns of light and shadow, Illumina is awash in balconies and terraces inviting you to survey the charming Downtown West neighbourhood and beyond. Here, you’re close to all of life’s necessities and conveniences, including shopping, dining, recreation, and steps away from Burlington’s Waterfront, Spencer Smith Park, The Burlington Performing Arts Centre, the Art Gallery of Burlington, and the Downtown Core. Come visit us to see how you can shine a new light in your life with Illumina – Burlington’s new light.
Molinaro Project Showcase: Paradigm
This month’s Molinaro Project Showcase features Paradigm condominiums. Situated at Fairview Street and Brant Street, this master-planned condominium has got it all. From an outdoor activity terrace, sky lounge, and outdoor party area, to an indoor basketball court, pool, and hot water spa, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Divided into three distinct towers, Paradigm offers a wide array of room styles and floorplans, perfect for families of all sizes. Shift Toward Sustainability with Paradigm Paradigm’s sustainable, eco-friendly features have been designed with 2 goals in mind: reducing the environmental footprint of the community, and lowering monthly living costs for tenants. From a state-of-the-art “white” roof, to energy saving peripherals, to locally sourced building materials, sustainability is at the forefront of all of Molinaro’s construction projects – and it’s no different at Paradigm. Location Living in Mid-Town Burlington provides you with all the advantages of urban living without the bustling crowds of people. The wide away of restaurants, coffee shops, bars, and shopping centres in the area ensures you’ll never run of out of things to do! Paradigm is also conveniently situated just a short walk from the Burlington Go Train, so welcoming guests from out of town is a breeze. Also, both highway 403 and 407 are less than 5 minutes away from Paradigm, making Paradigm an extremely easy condo to come and go from. Paradigm is the latest expression of the Molinaro Group’s 50-year commitment to excellence in real estate development. Family owned and operated, the company has a proven track record of creating Burlington’s most iconic condominium residences. With a youthful and energetic vision for the future, Molinaro Group continues to set the standard of condominium quality and innovation here in Canada’s best mid-sized city.
Paradigm A Unique Jewel in Canada’s Most Attractive Setting
In this article by John Reynolds he explores the many features of Burlington, one of Canada’s most attractive communities and the vision and leadership of the Molinaro Group the builder behind the progressive and innovative condominium project Paradigm. Click here to download the full article.
Suburbs on Track: Touring Transit-Oriented GTHA Development
Last week, the Ontario Home Builder’s Association (OHBA) hosted an event called the “Housing Technology Tour – Suburbs on Track”. This tour focused on Transit-Oriented-Developments (TOD), with three stops across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) that are either complete, under construction, or still in the planning stages. TOD is a term used to describe developments that are built near or around areas with high level public transit, most often train stations. This results in creating a livable, sustainable, complete community where people can live, work, and play all within a short walking distance. Throughout the next 15 years, the province of Ontario will invest more than $32 billion into building light rail transit (LRT), subways, regional transit, and rapid busways in the GTHA. With the majority of the investment happening in Toronto’s neighbouring suburbs, the outcome is to achieve complete communities within these newly built transit hubs. This opportunity to develop mixed-use projects around transit hubs has been realized by professional bodies, and the evidence has become quite visible. The first stop on the tour took the group of 40 to Port Credit Village in Mississauga. Known as Mississauga’s “village on the lake”, Port Credit boasts over 400 businesses, with a GO station just steps from Hurontario and Lakeshore Road. Developed by FRAM Building Group, the Port Credit Village (aka the Port Credit Redevelopment Project) located immediately south of Lakeshore at Hurontario was led by Fred Serrafero, the Vice President, Development and Construction of FRAM. Completed in 2005, the site was built on the former St. Lawrence Starch Company that was constructed in 1889, and closed operations in 1990. As a brownfield site, there was now an opportunity to reimagine Port Credit’s waterfront. The site was purchased in 1998 by FRAM Building Group, and required remediation before the redevelopment was complete in 2005. This mixed-use residential project consists of 410 units, split up across 225 condominium apartments, 167 street-facing townhouses, and 18 live-work townhouses. The target market for these units are empty-nesters looking to downsize into more modest houses. A public square is located along Lakeshore, with more public space dispersed throughout the meandering townhouses. Retail shops occupy the first level of townhouses along the eastern end of the site along Lakeshore, while two 2 storey retail and office buildings are found on the western edge of the site. During the construction process, 50,000 tonnes of concrete was recycled from the previous Starch factory and used in the new development. As part of an agreement with the City, Section 37 contributions consisted of a redevelopment for a park, which included a 10% parkland dedication along the waterfront. Moving along the waterfront brings the tour to Regatta condos. At Port Street and St. Lawrence Drive, Regatta overlooks the waterfront and civic square, and during the planning stages, was required by the City to include retail at-grade level along the public space. While the civic square is busy during the summer months from programming and festivals, the retail space fronting the square did not succeed. Once the warm weather disappears, there is very little pedestrian traffic one block south of Lakeshore. As a result, the retail space was converted for offices, and is now occupied by Sunlife Financial. The tour next paused at the Port Credit GO parking lot. With the Hurontario LRT coming in the near future, intensification is slated for this station. Currently holding 265 surface parking spaces, the future of the site would see an 800 space above-grade parking structure incorporated into a mixed-use office and residential complex with two towers up to 22 storeys tall. The current station would be rebuilt at its east end to better connect with the Hurontario LRT. Down the Lakeshore West line, the tour arrived at Burlington GO Station. Literally steps away is Paradigm Condos, designed by Graziani+Corazza and developed by the Molinaro Group. The tour was held inside the presentation centre with president of the company Vince Molinaro, discussing how Paradigm is a project based off TOD. Molinaro posed a question to the tour group: with only 900 single family home lots left for development in Burlington, where is new development appropriate in this City? Fittingly, corridors along GO transit lines will be intensified, such as in the Paradigm case. The City realizes density and intensification are to be expected, and so Burlington is in that transition to a mature mid-sized city. Not realizing this potential would only put more pressure on the roadways, and would ignore the full potential of the transit hubs. With phase one of Paradigm consisting of three towers ranging from 20 to 23 storeys over a 9 storey base, this development is currently constructing the west and central towers, with the east tower partially excavated. Phase 2 of the project will see two more 20 storey towers in L shapes along the property’s boundaries, creating a central courtyard. Additionally, phase two will include 20,000 ft² of retail and 50,000 ft² of office space. There are four levels of above ground parking provided in a garage which has a crash wall, with a 30 metre easement to the rail tracks. Sales have been strong since the launch, with tower 1 sold out and tower 2 now about 70% sold. Tower 3 will enter the market in the upcoming year. The units range in size from 535 to over 1,000 ft², and cost an average $500 per ft², and start from the high $200s. During the planning stages, no rezoning nor official plan amendment was needed. However, cranes had to be approved by the city so as to not disrupt any activity over the rail tracks. In addition, the City of Burlington required 100$ million in liability insurance coverage. Once complete, Paradigm will add significant density to this relatively suburban stretch of road, and provide residents with convenient access to commute into Toronto. The final stop on the tour took the group to Hamilton’s West Harbour area. With no signs of slowing down, Hamilton is eyeing it as a new area of opportunity, located just 1km away from the
Paradigm – Winner Most Outstanding High-Rise Building
This feature editorial on Paradigm Condos displays all of its amenities and celebrates it Most Outstanding High-Rise Building Award from the Ontario Home Builders’ Association. Click here to download the full article.
