Context is a
real estate development
Real estate development, or property development, is a business process, encompassing activities that range from the renovation and re-lease of existing buildings to the purchase of raw Real Estate, land and the sale of developed land or parcels ...
company focused on high-rise residential developments in
downtown Toronto
Downtown Toronto is the main central business district of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Located entirely within the district of Old Toronto, it is approximately 16.6 square kilometres in area, bounded by Bloor Street to the northeast and Dupont Stre ...
. It was founded in 1997 by Stephen Gross and Howard Cohen. The name was chosen as each project fits in the context of the neighbourhood that surrounds it.
Context is known for
urban design
Urban design is an approach to the design of buildings and the spaces between them that focuses on specific design processes and outcomes. In addition to designing and shaping the physical features of towns, cities, and regional spaces, urban de ...
and contemporary architecture. They have worked with the Toronto architecture firm
architectsAlliance
architectsAlliance is a Toronto-based architectural firm headed by architect Peter Clewes. It was formed in 1999 with the merger of Wallman Clewes Bergman (composed of Rudy Wallman, Peter Clewes and Ralph Bergman) and Van Nostrand DiCastri Arch ...
on several
condominium
A condominium (or condo for short) is an ownership structure whereby a building is divided into several units that are each separately owned, surrounded by common areas that are jointly owned. The term can be applied to the building or complex ...
developments.
Projects
* 20 Niagara
* 150 Dan Leckie Way
* 501 Adelaide Street East
* District Lofts
* Home
*
Ideal Condominium
* Kensington Market Lofts
* Lawrence Heights
* Library District Condominiums
* Market Wharf
* Mozo
* Radio City
*
Spire The Condominium
* The Loretto
* The Yorkdale Condominiums
* The Yorkdale Townhomes On The Park
*
Tip Top Lofts
* Upper East Side
* Wynford Green
External links
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References
Real estate companies of Canada
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