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February 25, 2008
Tridel Corp. puts Meridian Residences under glass
HOWARD MANDEL/APERTURE IMAGING
Glass installation progresses at The Meridian Residences Phase 2 condominiums at Yonge Street and Finch Avenue in Toronto, Ontario.
Tridel Corp. and Hullmark Developments have completion of the 26-storey, 406-unit building scheduled for spring 2008.
The work includes a three-level podium and ten townhomes, indoor/outdoor water features, a pool/whirlpool/sauna, fitness centre, billiards/card room, party room and more. Designed by Rafael + Bigauskas Architect Inc., the building also offers three levels of underground parking and ground-floor retail.
Consultants are Sigmund Soudack & Associates (structural); and A & G Engineering Ltd. (mechanical/electrical).
Subtrades include Magine General Contractors Inc. (excavation/site work); Consolidated 2000 Inc. (formwork); Global Precast; Venice Masonry; Primo Mechanical Inc. (mechanical/fire protection; Speedy Electric Contractor Inc.; Toro Aluminum Ltd. (windows); Multiseal Inc. (waterproofing); and ThyssenKrupp Elevator Ltd.
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