Life in full colour comes into vision in downtown Toronto as Tridel launches MRKT Alexandra Park
October 19, 2020
When you find yourself standing at the cultural epicentre, the substance of a city sharpens into focus. From the centre, it doesn’t matter which direction you choose to walk, the promise is that you will find what you’re looking for, and maybe something you weren’t.
It’s that unshakable confidence in Toronto’s cultural touchpoints that has informed each and every detail of MRKT Alexandra Park. Steps from Toronto’s Kensington Market, Queen West and Chinatown, MRKT Alexandra Park is a new Tridel condominium residence and the third phase of the award-winning Alexandra Park community. It’s also a rare opportunity to surround yourself with everything that makes Toronto great, from unique, independent shops and undiscovered restaurants, to renowned galleries and urban parks.
Amenities galore
“Toronto is a city of neighbourhoods, and you would be hard-pressed to find three that are as singular and loved as Kensington Market, Queen West and Chinatown,” says Samson Fung, vice-president of marketing, Tridel. “Future residents at MRKT Alexandra Park will have access to every city amenity you could ever imagine. Our job as developers was to deliver a building that lives up to the promise of the location and the community-wide changes taking place at Alexandra Park.”
On the corner of Dundas St. W. and Denison Ave., above the award-winning Alexandra Park community, CS&P Architects and SvN Architects + Planners have envisioned a condominium that integrates itself into the existing fabric of the neighbourhood. A four-storey brick podium houses a mixture of retail spaces, lobby entrances and community amenities, along with a selection of specialty suites, including the townhome collection. From there, the residences rise to a striking, contemporary white precast grid pattern facade, with angular planes.
The structure hugs a private landscaped courtyard designed by Janet Rosenberg & Studio. Layered, vertically-connected greenspaces rise along a sculptural staircase to merge with the outdoor terrace and gardens. A rooftop pool and terrace contribute to the blending of indoor and outdoor space, and come complete with bustling city views.
Amenity spaces were meticulously crafted by Tomas Pearce Interior Design to foster a sense of wellness, as well as new connections between residents. A two-storey gym, replete with state-of-the-art weight and cardio equipment, provides space to run, lift, stretch and meditate, while the rooftop lounge provides the perfect ambience for a nightcap.
Rare opportunity
With a stroller storage room, MRKT ensures you can safely valet buggies and pushchairs, while keeping your home open and uncluttered. The Kids Zone and Youth Zone mean MRKT has dedicated space for everyone, no matter their age. In fact, MRKT is that rare opportunity for parents to raise their children in residences that are specifically designed for families, with 175 suites, ranging up to 1,531 sq. ft., carefully considered to maximize layout and size. Ample storage space and open-concept floorplans stretch the interiors, making MRKT a comfortable home for every family.
“Tridel is proud to be part of the successful revitalization of Alexandra Park,” says Fung. “Residents have already moved into SQ and SQ2 – the first two condominiums in this 18-acre master-planned community – and are enjoying the vibrant energy of living in the heart of the city. Part of our strategy for Alexandra Park is to provide a range of opportunities for every kind of resident, and that includes families.”