Brochure

a message
from the
president
When Claridge Homes opened its doors in 1986, we were a small family-run
business with a clear vision: to provide the best housing developments for Ottawaarea families. Today, we’ve made that vision a reality. We’re leading the way in
home building and high-rise property development throughout the National Capital
Region, setting the bar for comfortable, affordable city living.
Working with a team of 150 full-time staff, as well as dozens of the top trades
professionals in the business, my sons and I have proudly provided more than
12,000 houses and condominiums to the region’s families. All our homes are
Tarion certified and built with the very best products and materials available.
At Claridge Homes, our top priority is making sure you’re satisfied with your
investment. We appreciate your business, and in return we offer you exceptional
value. Over the past quarter century, we’ve made a point of providing you and
your family with the very best housing opportunities. As we move forward, we’ll
continue to grow and develop with you.
From our family to yours, welcome home.
Bill Malhotra
President and Founder,
Claridge Homes Group of Companies
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a
new vision
of city living
The river. The land. The sky.
How beautifully these three essential
elements come together is what has
made LeBreton Flats the most desirable
new address in downtown Ottawa.
Phase 1 was an instant success. Phase 2 soon followed to equal acclaim.
Now Phase 3 has been launched with great anticipation—complete with
a new name and look. Fusion is a combination of three complementary
yet distinctly different residential components that come together to create
144 cohesive and inspiring homes, all within one building.
It’s the kind of visionary thinking that could only come from Claridge.
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Artist’s Concept
Looking north on Lett Street
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The basic building blocks are simple:
brick, stone, metal, glass—the materials of
urban living. But at Fusion, those building
materials merge in a thrilling and unique
architectural vision.
the
fusion of style
The complex offers three residential components, perfectly fused together: a 6-storey condominium
wing, an 8-storey condominium wing, and a collection of stacked boutique townhomes nestled in
between. Fusion is a marvelous collection of home styles, each offering you all the excitement and
vibrancy of downtown living.
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At Fusion, all of life’s pleasures come together
in one eco-friendly living environment.
LeBreton Flats is ideal for walkers and cyclists, with 65 hectares set below the western
edge of the escarpment on which the Parliament Buildings perch. Within this picturesque
green space, with its broad and perfectly flat expanse, 40% of the land will be kept green
and open, enhanced only with parks, courtyards and walkways.
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a
green
living space
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a
world of
difference
Fusion’s main lobby is a grand
two-storey reception space,
modern in both spirit and styling.
A modern, open staircase. Comfortable conversation areas. Expansive floor-to-ceiling windows.
Dramatic lighting and ceiling treatments. A striking botanical wall. All these modern design
elements contribute to the grace and elegance of the lobby, where a concierge is on duty
12 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Artist’s Concept
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Fusion occupies the southeast corner of the LeBreton Flats
property, and will become an integral part of its diverse
collection of neighbourhoods and enclaves, all linked together
with treed courtyards and landscaped walkways.
The Fusion complex brings together a variety of distinct
architectural elements, offering a wide range of contemporary
and innovative housing. Its exterior features an artful blend
of brick siding, open-air balconies, large windows and welldefined entrances, each component perfectly complementing
the others.
Most residents will enjoy the scenery overlooking the common
gardens and tailrace, with Parliament Hill just beyond. Others
will face the wooded Fleet Street Mews to the north, a treelined concourse that provides pedestrians with direct and
easy access to the heart of downtown Ottawa.
elegant by nature
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LEBRETON PHASE I & II
FLEET STREET
LLOYD STREET
LETT STREET
POOLEY’S BRIDGE MEWS
CANAL SQUARE
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Whichever section of the Fusion complex you choose to call home, you’re welcome to
make full use of the community’s private recreation facilities. This includes an outdoor pool
surrounded by a wood deck that’s ideal for sunbathing, and an inviting clubhouse that boasts
comfortable seating areas, as well as a kitchen and bar. Fusion also features a spectacular,
fully equipped fitness room, professionally designed by Momentum Athletic.
Topping it all off is a spectacular 6th floor rooftop terrace that’s accessible to all residents.
The terrace overlooks the historic LeBreton Flats aqueduct and offers panoramic views of the
downtown core. Cast your gaze in any direction and you’ll find a rich combination of natural
and historic sights: the Gatineau Hills, the Ottawa River, Parliament Hill and, of course, the
charming Ottawa skyline.
On the terrace itself, sit back and enjoy the sprawling rooftop gardens that feature the same
lush plant life that thrives naturally on the grounds. Metropolitan meets Mother Nature. A
perfect vision, a perfect view.
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downtown living
redefined
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Actual view from unit 1202 of LeBreton Phase 2
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In the spring, admire the tulips and watch the kayakers paddle along the
tailrace. In the summer, jog beside the river and around the Canadian
War Museum, or take part in the Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest or one of the
many other outstanding annual events held at LeBreton Flats. In the
winter, skate on the Rideau Canal, the world’s largest outdoor skating
rink—it’s over 7 km long. In the fall, hop on your 10-speed and head
for the hills, with connections to over 170 km of recreational pathways
linking every corner of the city, including all its parks and Greenbelt.
Where else in the world can you do all this?
season
living
four-
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York Plaza
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Claridge Plaza 1
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Claridge Plaza 2
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greener,
better living
building
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Live green,
live better
at LeBreton Flats
Claridge is committed to building sustainable communities
that are as good for the environment as they are for the
people who live in them. On all our developments, we make
every effort to protect the ecosystem, from preserving
the existing aqueduct, to enhancing the landscaping by
adding native species and not using pesticides. We also
choose materials that have the lowest possible impact on
the atmosphere and environment, and build with minimal
waste and maximum recycling to demonstrate that
sustainable development is the right kind of development.
In your suite, you’ll find features that conserve water
and consume approximately 35% less energy than the
national energy code requires, saving our precious natural
resources as well as your money. We’ve also taken care to
choose only features and materials that ensure the yearround comfort, safety and health of you and your family.
All these measures—and more—have been implemented
in the design and construction of LeBreton Flats, making
it the first master-planned community in Ottawa to be
recognized under the Canadian Green Building Council’s
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®)
program. As the latest phase of the LeBreton Flats
community, Fusion will be LEED® Silver certified and
incorporate our most comprehensive array of green
initiatives yet.
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Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design
LEBRETON ENVIRONMENT
• Sustainable neighbourhood development
• Ample bicycle storage to reduce car dependence
• Close to major public transit routes
• Pedestrian- and cyclist-oriented lifestyle
• Easy access to amenities and leisure activities
• On-site VIRTUCAR Car Sharing program
SUSTAINABLE SITE
• Minimized building footprint, maximized green space
• Rooftop gardens, which help support local wildlife and reduce storm water runoff
• Indigenous landscaping that requires no permanent irrigation system,
reducing water needs and promoting biodiversity
• Combination of white membrane, white ballast and vegetated roof, which
significantly reduces the building’s heat island effect
• Underground parking, which helps maximize green space, reduce
storm water runoff and minimize heat island effect
WATER EFFICIENCY
• High-efficiency, dual-flush toilets
• Low-flow showerheads and sink faucets
• Front-loading Energy Star® washing machines, which reduce water consumption
by 50% when compared to traditional top-loading models
• No permanent irrigation system required
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY
INDOOR AIR QUALITY
Building Envelope
• Low volatile organic compound (VOC) interior and
exterior paints and coatings
• Long-lasting, high-efficiency envelope, with the ability to
insulate against noise and extreme temperatures
• Ultra-Low VOC carpeting
• Windows are thermal aluminum, double glazed, argon filled
with low-emissivity coating, increasing thermal performance
while reducing glare and the need for electric lighting
Electrical and Lighting
• Pale reflective paint in suites, which require less electricity
for lighting
• High-efficiency lighting throughout common areas,
individual units and exterior
• Energy Star® refrigerators and dishwashers
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigerants
• Heat recovery system, which saves energy that would
otherwise be lost
• High-efficiency HVAC systems, which require less energy to
perform at higher levels than conventional systems
• HVAC & R systems are free of HCFCs, helping
reduce ozone depletionn
• Green “vegetated” roof, which helps further insulate
the building
• Low VOC adhesives and sealants
• High-quality ventilation system with Merv 13 air filters
installed to eliminate airborne contaminants and
provide optimal air quality
• Independent control of cooling and heating system in
each suite
• Suite doors engineered with low-emission adhesives
and no added urea formaldehyde
MATERIALS AND RESOURCES
• Recycled content and resource-efficient building
materials (carpets, concrete, steel framing, kitchen
cabinets, doors and more)
• FSC certified hardwood flooring—manufactured
from wood products that are third-party certified for
sustainable forest management
• Regional materials used wherever possible,
reducing transportation emissions and supporting
local businesses
• Independent commissioning of all systems to ensure
optimal operations
Specifications are subject to change. E. & O.E.
A LEED
CANDIDATE
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an exciting
new
chapter
in Ottawa’s history
Lying within sight of the picturesque Ottawa River and Gatineau Hills, LeBreton Flats is at
the heart of the city’s history. Its story dates back to the arrival of Samuel de Champlain
in the 1600s, and continues through two centuries of British rule when the region’s main
economy revolved around the fur trade.
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In the early 1800s, the area became a lumber boomtown, and the people
living along the river began to call it Ottawa. Then, with the War of 1812,
work began on the canal that would connect the Ottawa River with the Rideau River.
Most of those who worked on the Rideau Canal stayed in the area, living on the south side of
the river in what is now known as LeBreton Flats. In settling there, the workers made the Flats
one of Canada’s oldest industrial and residential neighbourhoods.
Leveled by a huge fire in 1900, the area was rebuilt and repopulated by a new generation of
tradesmen, merchants and their families who shared the Flats with industries such as sawmills
and rail yards.
The National Capital Commission acquired the land in 1962 and eventually announced plans for
a vibrant mixed-use community, which would be linked to the downtown core and connected to
the cultural, institutional and natural resources within the National Capital Region.
Today all traces of the area’s industrial past have disappeared and the site has been
made ready for a wonderful new condominium community. Yet landmarks of the past
have still been carefully preserved amid the new development, from Pooley’s Bridge,
to the aqueduct, to the Fleet Street pumping station.
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