Illumina Tour May 2023 with Sophie Buzzelli
Final Release of Suites! Take this tour of our TWO furnished model suites and see for yourself why Illumina is Burlington’s New Light! Visit us at 500 Brock Avenue or call 905.631.8358. Last chance to buy at Illumina in Burlington’s Downtown West neighbourhood. Luxury finishes come standard as does unparalleled customer service from the Molinaro Group.
The Molinaro Group’s Commitment to Customer Care
The Molinaro Group’s Commitment to Customer Care It’s rare in the condominium development industry for the builder to take a personal interest in their customer’s satisfaction. The Molinaro Group’s commitment to customer satisfaction is well known by their buyers, and many have become repeat buyers, over and over again. In this video, Linda Davies (Davies Condos), Vince Molinaro, and Robert Molinaro, share how the Molinaro Group’s personal approach is the natural evolution of their family business culture. https://youtu.be/PdQtqzMTpdc
Paradigm Grand Architect Thrilled as Project Begins Construction
With construction now underway at Paradigm Grand, development architect Barry Graziani is among the many who are celebrating the news. As a senior partner at Graziani and Corazza architects, Barry worked closely with the Molinaro Group to realize the developer’s vision for this landmark development. “It’s a thrill to see this final stage coming to fruition,” he says. “The Grand Finale brings to life the front towers that will create a courtyard. It will be an oasis or sanctuary the residents will feel is part of their home and lifestyle.”
Our Customers Love our Condos! E11-Amanda D.
Amanda is one of the many happy buyers who decided that Illumina, the Molinaro Group and Burlington were the perfect fit for her. She tells her story here.
Paradigm’s Grand Finale Rises on Fairview St.
Activity on Fairview St. Is about to ramp up. Construction of the two front towers of our Paradigm Grand lifestyle condominium is underway, signalling the beginning of the grand finale of a thrilling midtown transformation that will capture your attention in more ways than one.
The Molinaro Century – PT3
While The Molinaro Century is a phrase that may be perceived as pretentious, it best describes the renaissance Burlington has experienced by virtue of the archetypal story of an immigrant family that continues to succeed beyond its wildest dreams. And Burlington is better for it.
Vince V.
In this series of videos, we proudly give our customers a platform to share their thoughts on our condos, our team and Burlington.
Our Customers Love Our Condos! Michael D.
Our Customers Love Our Condos! Michael D’s search for the “right condo” led him to buying a condo at Paradigm Phase One. For Michael, this condo stood out for its LEED Silver certification for environmental leadership, and for the Molinaro Group’s track record of success in all its Burlington developments. At the Molinaro Group, customer satisfaction is our #1 priority. It’s why so many of our customers buy more than one condo from us. In this series of videos, we proudly give our customers a platform to share their thoughts on our condos, our team and Burlington. Paradigm Grand is now selling. Visit our Sales Centre: 761 Brant St at Ghent Hours: Tuesday & Thursday: 4PM to 7PM and Saturday & Sunday: 1PM to 4PM or call 289-301-9734 to book an appointment.
Reflecting Upon ‘The Molinaro Century’ – PT1
We confess, that title sounds a bit pretentious, but it’s meant to be tongue-in-check. Granted, The Molinaro Century may not rival the Renaissance or the Age of Enlightenment for historical impact. That’s irreverence talking, not ego.For us it’s simply a way of reflecting upon everything the company has done on this 20th anniversary of the completion of our first post-millennium project, and the impact we’ve had on Burlington since then. There is a consistent through-line, beginning with the Spencer’s Landing project, completed in 2003,to the current ones nearing completion; Paradigm Grand Finale and Illumina.In between those landmark developments, we completed these iconic and influential buildings, each distinctive in its own way: Strata Spencer’s Landing Bunton’s Wharf (2007) The Baxter (2008) 360 on Pearl (2011) Company President, Vince Molinaro credits his father, Domenic, for recognizing what the city could be. “Spencer’s Landing was our first project in Burlington, I’m proud to say. When we first came here nothing much was going on. My Dad saw the vision a lot people didn’t, including us,” Vince says. Executive V-P, Robert Molinaro marvels at his father’s foresight: “He saw something in Burlington despite the rundown downtown. It was not what it is now.” Built directly across from the future site of Spencer Smith Park, Vince is impressed with how the traditional brick design and classic trim has withstood changing trends. “The project was truly successful. It was probably the first condo building built in Burlington in 20 years. It’s a prominent address on Lakeshore Rd., with amenities (indoor pool) that were unheard of at the time for a 116 unit building with 10 Townhouses. These traditional brick buildings,” he muses, “there’s something to be said about them.” The company’s next two buildings, incorporated lessons learned from the first one. Bunton’s Wharf was notable for the commercial space included on the ground floor. The family expanded on the theme when designing The Baxter, a striking, multi-terraced residence with street-level restaurants and retail that further stimulated local business and street traffic. “The Baxter was our third building in Burlington, again a mixed-use building with commercial at the bottom,” Vince says. “(There’s) more commercial there than at Bunton’s because it worked so well. Again the name is one of the original pioneers of Burlington. He controlled one of the wharfs in Burlington so we named adjacent buildings after rival wharf owners.” “People love the architectural look of Baxter with different terracing and obviously the commercial aspect at the bottom with various restaurants and shops. It’s a very interesting building,“Rob says. The common denominator is that the first four Molinaro buildings is their proximity to the harbour. Not coincidentally, the Burlington waterfront has evolved almost in lockstep. The City of Burlington Waterfront Project, anchored by Spencer Smith Park, opened in early June, 2006. Brant Street Pier was unveiled exactly seven years later. Those two projects enabled the annual cultural and social events that provide the foundation of Burlington’s brand as a great mid-size city. The Sound of Music Festival in June, the winter Festival of Lights and Canada’s Largest Ribfest (September), all owe their origins to the waterfront renaissance. The Burlington Performing Arts Centre opened in 2011, coinciding with 360 on Pearl, the turning point in the Molinaro Group’s trajectory to become the most innovative developer in the area. Similar cases may exist in other parts of the continent, but it’s hard to imagine a developer and a community being more closely intertwined on a mutual path to success. In the words of Managing Director Sam DiSanto, the Molinaro Group has always tried to take a collaborative approach: “We’ve been building here for many years and not just condos. We build relationships.” “Whether it be with council or city staff or things like that, it’s got to be win-win. We pride ourselves on working with the local ratepayers, councillors, and staff,” Vince adds. “The (building) names came from the city. It wanted to respect the heritage of the area. Mr. Bunton was one of the original pioneers in Burlington. He actually owned a wharf called Bunton’s Wharf and he did his business there. He sold goods, he had ships coming in. His rival was Baxter’s Wharf which was the next building we built (chuckles) so it’s kind of a cool history and we didn’t mind the city picking the name. We just ran with what they gave us and I think it worked out very well.” If anything, the Molinaro Group is the modern-day equivalent of those pioneering businessmen who first put the city on the map. Building upon that legacy has worked out well for all parties as the company footprint expands into midtown and beyond. DiSanto says the company won’t rest on its achievements and has plenty of (real estate) inventory to develop far into the future. If “what’s past is prologue,” as Shakespeare famously wrote, then Burlington and its residents will be the big winners. NEXT TIME: A New Generation. A Renewed Vision The Molinaro Century – PT3
Reflecting Upon ‘The Molinaro Century’ – Part 1 #2
We confess, that title sounds a bit pretentious, but it’s meant to be tongue-in-check. Granted, The Molinaro Century may not rival the Renaissance or the Age of Enlightenment for historical impact. That’s irreverence talking, not ego.For us it’s simply a way of reflecting upon everything the company has done on this 20th anniversary of the completion of our first post-millennium project, and the impact we’ve had on Burlington since then. There is a consistent through-line, beginning with the Spencer’s Landing project, completed in 2003,to the current ones nearing completion; Paradigm Grand Finale and Illumina.In between those landmark developments, we completed these iconic and influential buildings, each distinctive in its own way: Strata Spencer’s Landing Bunton’s Wharf (2007) The Baxter (2008) 360 on Pearl (2011) Company President, Vince Molinaro credits his father, Domenic, for recognizing what the city could be. “Spencer’s Landing was our first project in Burlington, I’m proud to say. When we first came here nothing much was going on. My Dad saw the vision a lot people didn’t, including us,” Vince says. Executive V-P, Robert Molinaro marvels at his father’s foresight: “He saw something in Burlington despite the rundown downtown. It was not what it is now.” Built directly across from the future site of Spencer Smith Park, Vince is impressed with how the traditional brick design and classic trim has withstood changing trends. “The project was truly successful. It was probably the first condo building built in Burlington in 20 years. It’s a prominent address on Lakeshore Rd., with amenities (indoor pool) that were unheard of at the time for a 116 unit building with 10 Townhouses. These traditional brick buildings,” he muses, “there’s something to be said about them.” The company’s next two buildings, incorporated lessons learned from the first one. Bunton’s Wharf was notable for the commercial space included on the ground floor. The family expanded on the theme when designing The Baxter, a striking, multi-terraced residence with street-level restaurants and retail that further stimulated local business and street traffic. “The Baxter was our third building in Burlington, again a mixed-use building with commercial at the bottom,” Vince says. “(There’s) more commercial there than at Bunton’s because it worked so well. Again the name is one of the original pioneers of Burlington. He controlled one of the wharfs in Burlington so we named adjacent buildings after rival wharf owners.” “People love the architectural look of Baxter with different terracing and obviously the commercial aspect at the bottom with various restaurants and shops. It’s a very interesting building,“Rob says. The common denominator is that the first four Molinaro buildings is their proximity to the harbour. Not coincidentally, the Burlington waterfront has evolved almost in lockstep. The City of Burlington Waterfront Project, anchored by Spencer Smith Park, opened in early June, 2006. Brant Street Pier was unveiled exactly seven years later. Those two projects enabled the annual cultural and social events that provide the foundation of Burlington’s brand as a great mid-size city. The Sound of Music Festival in June, the winter Festival of Lights and Canada’s Largest Ribfest (September), all owe their origins to the waterfront renaissance. The Burlington Performing Arts Centre opened in 2011, coinciding with 360 on Pearl, the turning point in the Molinaro Group’s trajectory to become the most innovative developer in the area. Similar cases may exist in other parts of the continent, but it’s hard to imagine a developer and a community being more closely intertwined on a mutual path to success. In the words of Managing Director Sam DiSanto, the Molinaro Group has always tried to take a collaborative approach: “We’ve been building here for many years and not just condos. We build relationships.” “Whether it be with council or city staff or things like that, it’s got to be win-win. We pride ourselves on working with the local ratepayers, councillors, and staff,” Vince adds. “The (building) names came from the city. It wanted to respect the heritage of the area. Mr. Bunton was one of the original pioneers in Burlington. He actually owned a wharf called Bunton’s Wharf and he did his business there. He sold goods, he had ships coming in. His rival was Baxter’s Wharf which was the next building we built (chuckles) so it’s kind of a cool history and we didn’t mind the city picking the name. We just ran with what they gave us and I think it worked out very well.” If anything, the Molinaro Group is the modern-day equivalent of those pioneering businessmen who first put the city on the map. Building upon that legacy has worked out well for all parties as the company footprint expands into midtown and beyond. DiSanto says the company won’t rest on its achievements and has plenty of (real estate) inventory to develop far into the future. If “what’s past is prologue,” as Shakespeare famously wrote, then Burlington and its residents will be the big winners. NEXT TIME: A New Generation. A Renewed Vision The Molinaro Century – PT3
