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the team from left to right:
Mark Mandelbaum, Alessandro Munge, Joe Latobesi,
Anne Lambrou, Andy DeSantis and Barry Fenton
LONDON CALLING
London is best described as a city of remarkable contradictions.
Ancient monuments stand next to futuristic visions of steel and glass.
The world’s longest reigning monarchy exists alongside a twenty-first
century modern democracy. Time moves at warp speed here even as it
sometimes slows down to savour the traditional afternoon tea ceremony.
Home to the world’s defining trends in art, music, design, food, fashion
and film, London is a global style-maker in every sense of the word.
So when Lanterra Developments envisioned a new condominium
inspired by the true essence of London, they knew they couldn’t do
justice to the concept without experiencing London up close and personal.
In May of 2012, a handpicked team – Mark Mandelbaum and Barry Fenton
of Lanterra Developments, Real Estate Professional – Anne Lambrou,
Andy DeSantis and Joe Latobesi of Montana Steele Strategic Marketing and
Alessandro Munge of Munge-Leung Interior Design – spent over a week in
London, absorbing the sights and sounds, cultures and cuisines, arts and
architectures, luxury and lifestyles of the most exciting city on the planet.
The idea was to look beyond the obvious and get inspired by the
finest in design, architecture and boutique luxury living that London
has to offer; then bring it to Toronto and incorporate some of those
quintessential elements of London in their new condominium at Bay
and Wellesley. The result is a residence that’s both timeless and modern,
classic and contemporary. A residence that celebrates the historic
connection between two great cities separated by a pond.
Welcome to The Britt Condominiums.
the london eye /westminster
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BRITT
HERITTAGE
Visiting London for the first time
frequently seems like a long series of
“déjà vu” moments: confronting for
the first time buildings, monuments
and urban vistas that you’ve never
seen before but seem so, well, familiar-whether it’s Big Ben, or Buckingham
Palace, Piccadilly Circus, or Trafalgar
Square, St. Paul’s Cathedral or Tower
Bridge. It’s daunting and exhilarating
at the same time.
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London was unquestionably the world’s
first modern megalopolis—the largest
city in the world for centuries—but, at
its core, it’s essentially a series of urban
villages whose names resonate around
the world: Mayfair and Marylebone,
Knightsbridge and Chelsea, Kensington
and Covent Garden, Westminster and
The City, as in The City of London, the
square mile from which this vast city
emerged and remains to this day the
world’s leading financial centre.
A ROYAL
TRADITION
London is a timeless city and a
kaleidoscope of tradition and modernity,
where old and new, classic and
contemporary live side by side. London’s
art and theatre, fashion and music,
culture and cuisine continue to set the
trend for what’s in, what’s out across
the globe. Toronto, like London, works
so well because its communities, and
neighbourhoods, are so vibrant and
lively. Take for instance, the Bay and
Wellesley area, home to The Sutton Place
Hotel, and future home to The Britt – a
neighbourhood not unlike those in the
West End of London where power, style
and luxury intersect.
NOTHING SAYS
LONDON AND BRITISH
TRADITION MORE THAN
THE QUEEN AND THE
ROYAL FAMILY. AS THE
COUNTRY CELEBRATES
THE QUEEN’S DIAMOND
JUBILEE, THE RADIANT
ROYAL COUPLE, KATE &
WILLIAM, HAVE BECOME
GLOBAL AMBASSADORS
OF THE MONARCHY.
It’s essentially
a series of urban
villages whose names
resonate around
the world: Mayfair
and Marylebone,
Knightsbridge and
Chelsea, Kensington
and Covent Garden,
Westminster and The
City, as in The City of
London.
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THE BRITT’S
UNIVERSITY OF
TORONTO NEIGHBOUR,
MASSEY COLLEGE, IS
VERY OXONIAN AND
ITS MASTER, JOHN
FRASER, HAS JUST
WRITTEN A BOOK
ABOUT CANADA’S
RELATIONSHIP TO THE
CROWN. HIS FAVOURITE
SOVEREIGN? THE
CURRENT INCUMBENT.
“SHE’S JUST THE OLD
LADY OF THE HOUSE
OF WINDSOR, VERY
FAITHFUL AND LOYAL
TO THE MANDATE SHE’S
BEEN GIVEN.”
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But mostly, the story of The Sutton
Place was about the impeccable way in
which it extended unique hospitality
to presidents and princes, premiers
and prime ministers, divas, duchesses
or just ordinary folks who enjoyed
being treated like kings and queens.
That legacy will live on at The Britt,
which will artfully marry the traditions
of the old Sutton Place hotel with a
commitment to becoming an elegant,
exemplary and very contemporary
residence at the crossroads of one of the
most dynamic and livable cities in the
world. Close your eyes and you’d think
you were in London.
Think about it: nearby is Queen’s Park,
the centre of political power in the
province, and literally across the street
is the campus of the U of T, Canada’s
intellectual powerhouse. A few blocks
north lies Bay/Bloor and the Yorkville
district, the epicentre of glamour and
elegance in the city, and a few blocks to
the east lands you in the Church Street
Village with its lively lifestyle and
bohemian brio.
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That legacy will live
on at The Britt, which
will artfully marry
the traditions of the
old Sutton Place hotel
with a commitment to
becoming an elegant,
exemplary and
very contemporary
residence.
But timing, as they say, is everything
in life, and the Sutton Place opened
about the time Toronto morphed into
Hollywood North and the Toronto film
festival was on track to become one of
the top two film venues in the world.
More or less overnight, the Sutton Place
became a combination bunkhouse and
canteen for big stars like Sophia Loren,
Debbie Reynolds, Tony Curtis, Michael
Jackson and endless other famous faces.
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BRITT
ARCHITECTTURE
One key reason why London can
seem so eclectic is that no single
architectural style defines it.
Contemporary London is undergoing
an extraordinary period of rebirth
and renewal. Much like Toronto’s
downtown, where modern steel and
glass converse with traditional stone
to sculpt a whole new language of
urban architecture. Case in point,
the stately Sutton Place Hotel at Bay
& Wellesley, soon to be The Britt.
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london / city hall & the tower bridge
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London is a veritable compendium
of architecture through the ages. In
Whitehall and Westminster, London
is very Gothic both of the ancient and
medieval variety—the 12th century
Westminster Abbey—or the 19th
century neo-Gothic kind, as in Sir
Charles Barry’s magnificent Palace
of Westminster. In Mayfair and
Bloomsbury, London is decidedly
Georgian with yellow brick townhouses
lining its famous squares: Berkeley,
Grosvenor, Bedford and Russell.
In Whitehall
and Westminster,
London is very
Gothic both of
the ancient and
medieval.
When it came time to rebuild after
the Great Fire of London, famous
architects like Inigo Jones opted for
“Palladian” – to wit, the magnificent
Banqueting Hall in Whitehall, with
its famous Rubens fresco ceiling.
Others, like Sir Christopher Wren,
arguably the city’s single most
famous architect, went Baroque
and the result was one of London’s
most iconic buildings, St. Paul’s
Cathedral.
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Among the greatest architects
practising today in London are Norman
Foster and Richard Rogers whose
respective buildings – the distinctively
shaped Swiss-Re Building, dubbed
The Gherkin by most Londoners,
and the Lloyds Bank which wears its
mechanical innards on its skin – are
perhaps London’s two finest new
architectural monuments.
Over the decades, some of this
architectural exuberance found
its way into Toronto and The Sutton
Place Hotel, which still proudly
exhibits its modernist façade in a
neighbourhood brimming with
life and energy. As the celebrated
hotel gets transformed into a
stunning condominium residence,
it will combine the best of old and
new, classic and modern to offer
an unparalleled living experience.
MODERN BRITISH
MINIMALISM
Over the
decades,
some of this
architectural
exuberance
found its way
into Toronto
and The Sutton
Place Hotel.
AMONG THE WORLD’S
MOST FAMOUS
CONTEMPORARY
ARCHITECTS IS LORD
NORMAN FOSTER, WHOSE
MOST FAMOUS LONDON
BUILDING IS CALLED
THE GHERKIN BECAUSE
PEOPLE THINK IT LOOKS
LIKE A PICKLE.
FOSTER’S HANDIWORK
CAN BE SEEN HERE,
NEAR THE BRITT, IN
THE DAN PHARMACY
BUILDING, AT THE U OF T,
WITH ITS TRADEMARK
BACK-LIT “PODS.”
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the britt condominium
The Britt’s majestic 8-storey
podium will have a presence that’s
both stately and welcoming.
A majestic 8-storey podium will anchor
the point tower, while animating the
streetscape with a presence that’s both
imposing and welcoming. With its size,
scale and mass, The Britt will virtually
own this intersection of the city, defining
a prestigious new address for the statusconscious city dweller. Whether at street
level or up in the skies, The Britt is where
London chic meets Toronto energy.
Architecturally, The Britt will rise
with soaring elegance above the
intersection of Bay and Wellesley,
offering spectacular panoramic views
of the city skyline. An articulated
façade clad in iridescent blue glass and
sleek lines of stone and steel makes
a classic statement of distinction.
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The Britt’s upper storeys
will present a dramatic façade
with shimmering glass and
wraparound balconies.
The upper storeys of The Britt
will present a dramatic façade
with shimmering glass and wide
horizontal balconies that wrap
around the building. The ground
floor will be an amenity-rich area
with a warm and welcoming lounge,
exquisite appointments and 24-hour
concierge.
RETAIL
RAMP
TO
PARKING
RETAIL
LOUNGE
SERVICE
ACCESS
GARBAGE / RECYCLE ROOM
JANITOR
LOBBY
PET
SPA
SERVICE COURT
CONCIERGE
MAIL
ROOM
RETAIL
MOVING
ROOM
RETAIL
ground floor amenities
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BRITT
STTYLE
London has refined metropolitan
living to the nth degree, and it’s
that style of living that increasingly
defines Toronto’s urban lifestyle.
Living in fashionable hotels has long
been a staple of London life and
here again, legendary hotels are
very much part of the warp and weft
of Toronto life. None more so than
The Sutton Place Hotel, at Bay and
Wellesley, soon to be reincarnated
as The Britt.
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LONDON’S
BOUTIQUE
HOTELS
The Corinthia Hotel
in Mayfair presents
a world of stunning
design and flawless
service.
ILLUMINATED BY
A SPECTACULAR
BACCARAT CHANDELIER
AND OVERLOOKING A
PICTURESQUE, MAPLELINED COURTYARD,
THE LOBBY LOUNGE OF
THE CORINTHIA HOTEL IS
THE EPITOME OF LONDON
BOUTIQUE ELEGANCE.
WITH ITS LEGENDARY
GRANDEUR, OPULENCE
AND SERVICE, IT’S
THE FAVOURITE LONDON
HOTEL OF THE
INTERNATIONAL JET SET.
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London is home to such exquisite luxury
boutique hotels as The Connaught
and Claridge’s, The Dorchester, The
Langham and numerous others no
less remarkable in their pomp and
splendour. The Connaught, located in
London’s chic Mayfair district, is steeped
in history and radiates contemporary
style with classic character.
Claridge’s is another celebrated London
boutique hotel. Like The Sutton Place
Hotel, Claridge’s has been a home away
from home for stars, socialites and the
crowned heads of Europe.
THE CORINTHIA IS
LOCATED IN THE HEART
OF WHITEHALL, STEPS
TO ELEGANT SHOPPING,
DINING AND THE ARTS.
london / the langham hotel
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The Britt lobby features
marble-faced portals
which lead to the
reception area and lobby
lounge off the main
level. The Harlequinpatterned floor, glass
chandelier and collection
of bold art prints add
modern sophistication
to the lobby’s grandiose
atmosphere. The focal
point of the Britt’s
expansive, double-height
lobby is its grand staircase.
Splitting elegantly into
two, the staircase steers
up to an atrium level:
the left staircase leads
to a private lounge and
boardroom, while the
right staircase connects
to an additional lounge
space. Ornate balconies
on either side overlook
the spacious lobby
below. The atrium level
connects with the Britt’s
second-floor amenities
and outdoor terrace. The
design has the amenities
programmed in the same
fashion as a fine hotel –
featuring a spa with hot
tub and sauna, outdoor
landscaped terrace, stateof-the-art fitness facilities
and function rooms allow
guests to socialize,
conduct business, or
relax in privacy.
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Residents and visitors will be
welcomed in The Britt’s magnificent
atrium Lobby Lounge.
The lobby lounge features a plaster relief-patterned
ceiling, ambient fireplace with carved stone facing,
stylish seating and elegant light fixtures, surrounded
by designer-selected accessories. Crisp walls featuring
applied moulding wrap the room, with the focal point
being a collection of photographs preserved from the
original Sutton Place Hotel. These photographs feature
starlets and celebrities who had previously stayed
at the hotel, and act as a nostalgic connection to the
building’s acclaimed history.
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BRITT
AMENITTIES
When it comes to personal
indulgence, Londoners are up there
with the best of them. Whether it’s
luxuriating in a sensuous spa or
celebrating in style with friends and
family, Londoners know how to live
it up. Like its English counterpart
across the ocean, Torontonians also
love their recreation and The Britt
offers the perfect setting to inspire
mind, body and spirit.
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london / the langham hotel lounge
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London revels in its eclectic bars,
pubs and lounges, its award-winning
restaurants and mouth-watering
cuisines, its diverse cultural fusion of
tastes and traditions. As a global centre
of nightlife and entertainment, this
city really knows how to party.
London’s nightclubs are famous the
world over and the club scene here
is beyond compare.
It’s a cliché but Samuel Johnson’s
pronouncement about a man who is
tired of London being tired of life still
holds good. From the glossy clubs of
Kensington and Chelsea to the edgy
urban hang-out bars in the east, every
taste is catered for, and whether your
idea of a good night out involves chic
hotel bars or the good old British pub,
you won’t be disappointed.
DAVID COLLINS
SETTING THE BAR
VERY HIGH ON
BRITISH DESIGN
London’s nightclubs
are famous the world
over and the club
scene here is beyond
compare.
LONDON HAS SOME
OF THE MOST LEGENDARY
BARS IN THE WORLD
AND ONE GUY, DAVID
COLLINS, SEEMS TO HAVE
DESIGNED THEM ALL:
THE BAR AT THE
CONNAUGHT, THE FUMOIR
AT CLARIDGES, THE BLUE
BAR AT THE BERKELEY, THE
WOLESELY, THE GILBERT
SCOTT—THE LIST GOES ON
AND ON. ALL DIFFERENT,
BUT EACH AN EXERCISE
IN COLLINS’S TRADEMARK
“CULTURED OPULENCE.”
“DAVID COMBINES BRITISH
STYLE WITH HOLLYWOOD
GLAMOUR,” NOTES ONE
AFICIONADO.
If the party scene in London is vibrant
and eclectic, it’s no less exhilarating at
The Britt. Whether soaking in the luxury
of a spa or partying the night away with
friends, the recreational amenities at
The Britt are second to none in the city.
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BOARDROOM
RESIDENTIAL
LIBRARY
LOUNGE
WOMEN’S
CHANGE
ROOM
MEN’S
CHANGE
ROOM
YOGA
ROOM
FITNESS ROOM
Designed on the lines of a cool, modern
open-air lounge, the terrace has plush
comfortable seating alcoves separated by
stylish wooden partitions.
SPINNING
ROOM
HOT TUB
SAUNA
SPA
LOUNGE
LIBRARY
LOUNGE
RESIDENTIAL
THEATRE
ROOM
PARTY
ROOM
BAR
KITCHEN
KITCHEN
PRIVATE
DINING
ROOM
RESIDENTIAL
RESIDENTIAL
2 nd floor amenities
Luxury meets harmony on the second floor,
where the magnificent landscaped terrace is
your party central. The contemporary urban
décor is highlighted by warm wood, sleek
stone and iridescent glass. Stylish outdoor
fireplaces inset within textured slabs, plush
modern seating alcoves and a fresh, open
ambience add a touch of urban chic to the
surroundings. Barbecue services and
cabanas bring taste and panache to your
summer parties.
RESIDENTIAL
WOMEN’S
CHANGE
ROOM
If you want to take your celebration up a
notch, the spectacular ninth floor terrace
courtyard is the venue for you. Exquisitely
landscaped with a sculptural centerpiece
surrounded by gorgeous greenery, the
highlight of the Terrace is the stunning
infinity pool area.
Alfresco living meets urban chic. Designed on
the lines of a cool, modern open-air lounge,
the terrace has plush comfortable seating
alcoves separated by stylish wooden partitions.
Invite friends over for an exhilarating summer
party under clear blue skies. Break out the
bubbly and celebrate a special occasion.
This is as good as it gets.
MEN’S
CHANGE
ROOM
DINING
AREA
KITCHEN/BAR
RESIDENTIAL
RESIDENTIAL
9TH floor amenities
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Soak in the
exquisite experience
of a modern hot tub.
Refresh, recharge, rejuvenate in magnificent luxury at The Britt Spa.
A soothing palette of textured glass panels, marble walls and matching
marble floors sets the scene for Britt sophistication. The sumptuous
Sauna is your perfect retreat to relax in total comfort. Soak in the
exquisite experience of a modern hot tub and let warm, energized
microjets gently massage and tone every tired muscle in your body.
Sink into plush comfort in the elegantly detailed Spa Lounge and let
the ambience inspire your senses. It is the ultimate combination of
hydrotherapy, wellness, radiant glow and vitality.
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With the latest state-ofthe-art fitness equipment,
The Fitness Room allows
residences to engage in a
variety of exercises, ranging
from cardio to weights
and aerobics.
The Britt’s bright and spacious Fitness Room provides residents with everything
required to maintain a healthy active lifestyle. With the latest state-of-the-art
fitness equipment, The Fitness Room allows residences to engage in a variety of
exercises, ranging from cardio to weights and aerobics. The room’s smooth white
walls and ceiling are accented by durable sleek black cork flooring. Decorative
paneled walls with inlaid mirrors and glass inserts reflect light within the room,
creating a bright atmosphere. Residents can enjoy spectacular views with easy
access to The Britt’s magnificent landscaped terrace courtyard.
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The Britt’s magnificent Party Room offers the ideal space for social
gatherings and celebrations, featuring decorative paneled walls, plush
broadloom carpeting, and stylish furniture. The Party Room’s bar features a
glossy white-lacquered bar-top with a mirrored back wall to reflect light and
add dynamism. Rich, decorative paneled walls are adorned with modern
appointments and artworks, lending an air of sophistication to guest parties.
The Party Room’s full-height windows allow for spectacular views to The
Britt’s stunning outdoor courtyard. With easy access to the outdoor terrace,
The Party Room allows for variety and movement to social gatherings.
The Britt’s magnificent Party Room
offers the ideal space for social gatherings
and celebrations, featuring decorative
paneled walls, plush broadloom carpeting,
and stylish furniture.
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The Britt’s next-generation multimedia Theatre Room is an audio-visual sanctuary,
furnished with plush, comfortable couches and detailed fabric paneled walls, featuring
iconic film stars of classic and modern cinema. The Theatre Room boasts stereophonic
surround sound, and a large flat-screen module for the ultimate movie-going experience.
The ceiling’s subtle blue cove lighting emphasizes the authentic theatre ambiance,
and is the perfect space to enjoy the latest blockbuster or sporting event.
The Theatre Room
boasts stereophonic
surround sound, and a
large flat-screen module
for the ultimate moviegoing experience.
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The highlight of The Britt’s
Terrace is the stunning pool
and lounge area.
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Stylish, comfortable
lounge seating lends
an air of casual chic to
your summer parties.
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BRITT
ATTITUDE
Like Toronto, London is a city of
neighbourhoods. While Mayfair
houses aristocrats in town palaces
like Devonshire House, Chelsea boasts
wealthy arty Bohemians like Mick
Jagger, who at one time lived on
Cheyne Walk near the Thames. And
West End is where power, style and
luxury intersect. Not unlike Bay &
Wellesley in Toronto, longtime home to
the Sutton Place hotel and today the
site of The Britt.
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ART …
WITH A PINT!
Downtown
Toronto’s
majestic soaring
skyline rivals
London’s
impressive
riverfront
panorama.
To the south, the majestic soaring
skyline of downtown Toronto rises
against the pristine blue waters of
Lake Ontario. The Royal Ontario
Museum nearby is home to an
extensive collection of exhibits
tracing the course of human history
down the ages. Enjoy a spectacular
stage production at the new Four
Seasons Centre for the Performing
Arts, or admire the intricate ceramic
sculptures at the Gardiner Museum.
Film buffs will revel in the world’s
premier film expo, the Toronto
International Film Festival, which
is held at several venues around
this neighbourhood, and brings
Hollywood’s brightest and most
beautiful to this great city.
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A MAJOR
RETROSPECTIVE OF
DAMIEN HIRST’S WORK
HAS JUST OPENED AT
LONDON’S TATE MODERN,
THE MOST VISITED
MODERN ART GALLERY
IN THE WORLD WITH OVER
5 MILLION VISITORS
PER YEAR.
THE “LOCAL” AS IN THE
PUB YOU FREQUENT, HAS
ALWAYS BEEN A KEY
ELEMENT IN ENGLISH LIFE
AND LONDON IS CHOCK-ABLOCK WITH HISTORIC AND
BEAUTIFUL PUBS.
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The Bay/Wellesley
neighbourhood
has it all and, as
a consequence, the
best restaurants,
clubs, bars, stores,
hotels, spas are
mere moments
away by foot, cab,
or TTC.
Money & Power. Gucci, Glamour & Gray Matter.
Like London’s West End, what’s unique about Bay and
Wellesley is that it straddles so many of Toronto’s “in”
destinations. The province’s power brokers are nearby
at Queen’s Park. Fashionistas swarm up the street in
the environs of Bay/Bloor and Yorkville. Eggheads
ply their trade across the street at the U of T. And Big
Money is just a mile or so south on Bay at King.
This neighbourhood has it all and, as a consequence,
the best restaurants, clubs, bars, stores, hotels, spas
are mere moments away by foot, cab, or TTC. Where
in London could you match this collection of urban
lifestyle “assets”? The answer would likely be at the
eastern end of Mayfair, near Regent Street. For Holt’s,
Toronto’s high-end fashion emporium, read Selfridges
on Oxford Street.
For gourmet restaurants like Sassafraz in Toronto,
think The Wolseley in London. For Bay/Wellesley’s
near neighbour, the U of T and its brainy Annex
neighbour, read Bloomsbury and the University of
London. For Soho, across Regent Street from Mayfair,
read Toronto’s mini-Soho at Church/Wellesley.
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COMING SOON TO
TORONTO
—
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IN LONDON THAN THE
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BRANCHES IN MANHATTAN
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BRITT
INTTERIORS
For over a hundred years, London’s
boutique luxury hotels have played
host to royalty and heads of state,
film stars and captains of industry.
Rich in history and decorated with
magnificent details, each hotel
represents the pinnacle of refined
living. Contemporary interior
designs as well as classic features
and accents combine to provide an
inviting, comfortable and modern
environment.
opposite page:
london/the connaught hotel guest suite
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Originally opened in 1865, The Langham was Europe’s
first ‘Grand Hotel’ and now after a remarkable
transformation, the hotel unveils a magnificent new look.
The suites here comprise some of the richest and most
deluxe accommodation in the city.
The Connaught is another boutique hotel where the luxury
suites represent the epitome of regal living. Carefully handpicked furnishings and draperies mirror the individual
character of each suite. Exquisite materials such as damask
KELLY HOPPEN
—
LONDON’S
DESIGNER DU JOUR
silk curtains, embroidered brocade, enamelled cast iron
baths and built-in vanities are just some of the many
inspirations from The Connaught that will be reflected in the
sophisticated ambience of The Britt.
Claridge’s is another celebrated London boutique hotel that
showcases a world of stunning design and flawless service.
Like The Sutton Place Hotel, Claridge’s has been a home
away from home for stars, socialites and the crowned
heads of Europe.
ARGUABLY, LONDON’S
NUMBER ONE “IT GIRL”
THESE DAYS IS THE
ACTRESS, AND JUDE LAWEX, SIENNA MILLER. BUT
UNDOUBTEDLY THE CITY’S
NUMBER ONE INTERIORDESIGNER-DU-JOUR IS HER
GLAM EX-STEP MOM, KELLY
HOPPEN, WHO HAS JUST
“DONE UP” POSH AND
BECK’S PAD IN L.A. AND IS
NOW REFURBISHING KATE
AND WILL’S 20-ROOM FLAT
IN KENSINGTON PALACE.
KELLY’S “LOOK” COMBINES
A VERY COOL COLOUR
PALETTE WITH A FOCUS ON
TEXTURED SURFACES.
london / the connaught hotel south suite
Exquisite materials such as damask
silk curtains, embroidered brocade,
enamelled cast iron baths and builtin vanities are just some of the many
inspirations from The Connaught that
will be reflected in the sophisticated
ambience of The Britt.
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The Britt will offer a wide selection of studios, one, two and three bedroom
suites, designed for gracious living with premium features and appointments. A
classic balance of form and function, each suite will feature bright and spacious
open concept layouts, a contemporary choice of flooring in different areas and
individually controlled heating and cooling system. The interior design palette is
crisp and clean, with an emphasis on stylish living and socializing.
The Britt interiors offer
a classic balance of form
and function.
the britt suite
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Stylish gourmet kitchens will offer a choice of multi-strip engineered hardwood or
porcelain or ceramic flooring. Gleaming granite countertops and designer kitchen cabinetry
add contemporary flair and ambience. A premium appliance package includes integrated
refrigerator and dishwasher, cooktop, stainless steel wall oven, stainless steel built-in
microwave and stainless steel integrated slide-out exhaust hood. Stunning master ensuites
come with a choice of marble, porcelain or ceramic flooring, marble countertops with
ceramic basin, designer series fixtures and more. It’s the ultimate in refined living.
Contemporary gourmet kitchens
come with granite countertops, and
designer kitchen cabinetry.
THE BRITT SUITE
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the britt skyline south view
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features & finishes
BUILDING FEATURES
• Grandly designed two storey level entry lobby
• Second storey lounge areas
• Seven elevators. Each floor served by at least
two elevators
• One shuttle elevator providing service between
the entry lobby and the parking levels
• Indoor Amenities on Second Floor:
a) Multi-purpose party room with kitchen facilities
b) Home Theatre Room
c) Sundry Lounge Areas
d) Management Office
e) Furnished Boardroom
f) Storage Room
• Outdoor amenities on the Second Floor
a) Furnished Lounging Areas with Barbeque Services
b) Exterior Fireplace
• Fitness/Spa Facilities on the Second Floor
a) Equipped Fitness Centre
b) Men and Women Washrooms and Change Rooms,
c) Yoga/Aerobic Studio
d) Spa Facility with Hot-Tub Spa, Dry Sauna,
Bathrooms, Showers, and Relaxing Lounge
e) Lounging Outdoor Terrace
• Ninth Floor Amenity Facilities:
a) Outdoor Pool, Hot-Tub and Lounging Areas
b) Party Room and Kitchen facility
c) Outdoor private lounging area with individual
Barbeque stations, central fire place and landscaped
lounging areas
• 24 Hour Concierge
• Pet Spa
• Individual storage/bicycle lockers**
• Auto share parking spaces
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SUITE FINISHES
• Approximately nine foot ceilings in exterior part of units
from Floors 3 to 31
• Approximately nine foot ceilings in units on floors
above 31 ****
• Approximately nine foot ceilings in units within the
Wellesley Street wing from Floors 2 to 8****
• Exterior glass sliding doors***
• Centre opening exterior double doors in units from
floors 2 to 8 facing Bay & Wellesley**
• Solid core entry door with hardware and security viewer
• Choice of multi strip engineered hardwood flooring,
porcelain or ceramic in entry foyer
• Multi strip engineered hardwood flooring in den,
living rooms, dining rooms and halls***
• Individually controlled heat pump heating
and cooling system
• 40 Ounce broadloom and upgraded under pad
in bedrooms***
• Sliders or hinged doors on closet doors***
• In-suite smoke detector
• In-suite carbon monoxide detector
• Laundry with stacked washer/dryer vented to exterior
• Ceramic flooring in laundry area
• Interior walls painted off-white quality latex*
KITCHEN
• Choice of multi strip engineered hardwood flooring,
porcelain or ceramic flooring*
• Selection of designer series kitchen cabinetry*
• Granite countertop*
• Designer series ceramic tile backsplash*
• Stainless steel sink with single lever faucet and
pullout vegetable spray***
• Integrated refrigerator and dishwasher, cooktop,
stainless steel wall oven, stainless steel built-in
microwave and stainless steel integrated slide-out
exhaust hood
• Ceiling mounted lighting fixture
MASTER ENSUITE BATHROOM
• Choice of marble, porcelain or ceramic flooring* ***
• Medicine cabinet **
• Marble countertop with ceramic basin*
• Safety pressure-balancing valve in tub**
• 5’ soaker tub or shower with glass panel
with chrome faucets***
• Designer selected white plumbing fixtures**
• Designer selected cabinetry*
• Choice of marble, porcelain or ceramic wall tile
in tub or shower area ***
• Exterior vented exhaust fan
• Entry privacy lock
MAIN BATHROOM
(Note: In units with one bathroom, the bathroom
will be outfitted with ensuite bathroom finishes. )
• Choice of ceramic or porcelain flooring* ***
• Laminate countertop with ceramic basin*
• Safety pressure-balancing valve in tub**
• 5’ soaker tub or shower with glass panel with
chrome faucets***
• Designer selected white plumbing fixtures
• Designer selected cabinetry*
• Choice of porcelain or ceramic wall tile in tub
or shower area ***
• Exterior vented exhaust fan
• Entry privacy lock
ELECTRICAL FEATURES
• Rough in ceiling light outlets in dining room
• Lighting fixtures in bathrooms**
• Lighting fixture in hallway
• Cable television outlets in den, living room
and master bedroom**
• Telephone outlets in living room and
master bedroom**
• Service panel with circuit breaker
SECURITY FEATURES
• 24-hour Security cameras in select
garage/parking areas
• Concierge
• Closed circuit camera monitoring at select
building entry points
• Electronic communication system in lobby
vestibule permits visitors to communicate with
suite from building entrances
ENERGY EFFICIENCY FEATURES (3)
• Energy Star appliances
• Dual flush toilets
• Energy efficient light bulbs
• Water conserving faucets
• Individually metered hydro
GENERAL
Please see provisions in Schedule A relating to
Purchaser’s rights to select finishes and Vendor’s rights
to install substitute materials and finishes
*
Colours and/or materials to be selected from
Vendor’s standard sample packages, as provided
for below. Vendor shall not be responsible for shade
differences occurring from different dye lots.
** If applicable
*** As per plan
**** Except bathrooms, laundry, bulkheads and drop
ceilings for mechanical systems, as required
(1) T
he Vendor shall have the right to make alterations to the selection and
specifications relating to Energy Efficient Features.
Dated: August 10th, 2012
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3018 yonge in
lawrence park
murano on bay
Within a single decade, multi-award-winning Lanterra Developments
has established a reputation as a company that creates landmark
residential communities admired for their exceptional architecture,
brilliant interior design and an array of amenities that make urban
living truly exciting and vital. Led by Chairman Mark Mandelbaum
and President and CEO Barry Fenton, Lanterra Developments is firmly
committed to delivering state-of-the-art urban environments with
exceptional value.
the residences of
maple leaf square
ice condominiums
treviso
one bedford
waterparkcity
The firm has been honoured locally by the Greater Toronto Home
Builder Association (now BILD) as Project of the Year for Toy
Factory Lofts, Project of the Year for The Residences of Maple Leaf
Square, Best Model Suite for Neptune at WaterParkCity, and earned
international recognition at the prestigious Nationals for Murano,
Toy Factory Lofts, The Residences of Maple Leaf Square, and ICE
Condominiums at York Centre.
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THE
TEAM
sai leung & allessandro munge
MUNGE LEUNG
Established in 1997, Munge Leung is an international award-winning interior design firm,
specializing in providing sophisticated design solutions to a diverse palette of projects,
including five-star hotels and resorts, luxury condominium developments, exclusive private
residences, restaurants and nightclub venues. Munge Leung has received prestigious
awards and recognition from Hospitality Design Magazine, International Interior Design
Association, Best of Canada Design Awards, and Contract Interiors Awards.
PAGE+STEELE/
IBI GROUP
ARCHITECTS
NAK DESIGN
MONTANA STEELE
STRATEGIC
MARKETING
Founded in 1926, Page + Steele has
established an award winning tradition
of excellence and professionalism. The
firm has recently become a subsidiary
of IBI Group (www.ibigroup.com),
a multidisciplinary global practice
headquartered in Toronto, and is now
known as Page + Steele / IBI Group
Architects (P+S / IBI). The firm has
extensive expertise in the design of hotel,
residential, office and retail uses. P+S /
IBI’s experience in these areas has led
to the emergence of the firm as the preeminent Canadian firm engaged in the
design of mixed-use developments for
some of the largest developers in North
America. For Treviso, architects Vladimir
Losner and Henry Burstyn have created
a truly exceptional master plan inspired
by the architecture and lifestyle of Italy
within a singularly important location
in the heart of North York.
Located in Toronto, NAK Design Group is
one of the largest landscape architectural
practices in Ontario, working across
Canada and around the world in places
like China and Thailand, the US and in the
Caribbean. The founding principals believe
the design process combines a thorough
synthesis of the site characteristics with
a deep understanding of the programme
requirements and, of course, creative
thinking and problem solving. Among
their many projects are Gardiner Museum
of Ceramic Arts, Bell Lightbox and Festival
Tower, the garden at the HQ of the Canadian
Opera Company and such residential
projects as The Cheddington and One Post
Road in the exclusive Bridal Path district
of Toronto. For their outstanding creative
work, NAK Design Group has won national
design awards and under the supervision
of senior partner Robert Ng, NAK has
conceived and executed an extremely sitesensitive landscape programme for ICE
Condos at York Centre.
Over the last 20 years, dedication, energy
and analysis have guided Montana Steele
to create real estate brands that are truly
magnetic. This award-winning, Torontobased advertising agency is today one
of the foremost names in the new home
development business. With its impressive
client list that includes some of North
America’s largest developers, Montana
Steele is an agency that is committed
to creating communication that is both
original and effective.
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THE NEW
BRITISH INVASION
Four centuries after the first British pioneers settled in North America,
Toronto gears up for a new British invasion. The year 2012 will go down
in history as the year of the London Olympics, the Diamond Jubilee of
Queen Elizabeth and a celebration of monarchy and empire. Toronto’s
famed Gardiner Museum is hosting a grand exhibit – Rule Brittania –
a stirring narrative on four centuries of British style, power and taste.
Enriched with history and heritage, this spectacular canvas unfolds at
The Britt, in the heart of Toronto at Bay and Wellesley. Like London,
Toronto is the one of the most multicultural cities on the planet and so
much of the urbane stylish swagger that has defined London life for
generations is very much in sync with Toronto’s way of living.
In The Britt, Torontonians will be able to experience everything that has
made London and British culture so timeless and enduring. At the same
time, it will be an ode to the quintessential spirit of Toronto, the emerging
new urban powerhouse of the new millennium.
Welcome to The Britt Condominiums. Welcome home.
Exclusive Listing Broker Milborne Real Estate Inc. Brokers Protected.
Marketing Management by Anne Lambrou Living Visions Inc.
Illustrations are artist’s concept. E. & O.E.
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416.926.1669
thebrittcondos.com
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