The Project Brief

So you want to name our project at the corner of The Esplanade and Yonge? Great. Your genius will be forever immortalized. Plus, winning $5,000 or iPads just sweeten the pot. Just be sure to submit your entry before the contest closes on August 20, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. And on August 27, 2010, winners will be declared!

Tips, Pointers & Factoids

The winning name should be original and creative. It may also help to reflect the Yonge and the Esplanade area. If you aren’t familiar with the area, why not drop by and check out the St. Lawrence district for inspiration.

Before you submit a name, it might be useful having some tidbits about our project at the corner of Yonge and the Esplanade. Read the information below for insight. It may just trigger the winning name.

Background

Our project is located at the corner of The Esplanade and Yonge. It’s in the historic St. Lawrence district of Toronto, which also means it’s in the centre of a truly vibrant area. And just minutes away, the St. Lawrence Market, Berczy Park, the waterfront, Front Street shops and restaurants and easy access to local and regional transit stations. Best of all, this project will connect directly with the PATH concourse (talk about being spoiled!). This breathtaking point tower is inspired by renowned architect Page + Steele, with interiors by Munge Leung, and landscaping by the internationally recognized firm Claude Cormier. It’s more than just a condominium residence. It’s a new Toronto landmark.

Project Overview

Location: At the corner of Yonge and the Esplanade across from newly renovated Sony Centre for the Performing Arts
Architecture: 36-storey, glass point tower with artistic design cues; 4-storey podium with residential conveniences
City access: Future connection to the PATH concourse
Unique amenities: 4th floor rooftop patio featuring spectacular 70-foot long infinity pool, outdoor garden and a view of the lakefront.
Distance to Union Station: 255 metres
Distance to Lake Ontario: 450 metres
Distance to St. Lawrence Market: 650 metres
Architect: Page + Steele
Interior Design: Munge Leung
Landscape Design: Claude Cormier
Builders: Castlepoint, Fernbrook and Cityzen

Selection Process

Who's going to win? Basically this is a two-tiered contest. The top 10 entries, based on votes, will be selected as finalists. After this stage, the naming entries will then be presented to a panel of judges. The panel will then select the winner of the Name Our Condo Contest and of the $5,000 prize. On top of that, the entries with the highest number of overall votes will win the 2nd and 3rd place iPad prizes. CONTEST CLOSES AUGUST 20, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. Winners will be announced August 27, 2010 and must be present to accept their prizes.