4 cool vehicles turned into homes
We don’t need to tell you how much we appreciate outstanding architecture and design here at Bazis. It’s quite obvious that our love for design goes beyond our own developments, as we’ve taken a look at wooden high-rises, beautiful train stations, and unusually unique buildings around the world.
This week, we paired our passion for transit with architecture and took a look at how transit can sometimes double up as a place of residence. Read on to see what we mean.
Yorkville’s Hidden Treasures: Kaner’s Handbag & Shoe Repair
It’s no coincidence that one of Canada’s most luxurious neighbourhoods happens to be home to some of the best restaurants, shops and luxury condos in Toronto. Yorkville is brimming with designer shoe and handbag mavens like Kate Spade, Louis Vuitton and Chanel, to name a few.
But as every shoe-addict knows – sometimes your best pair of heels or loafers need some quick repair work. We did some detective work and found Kaner’s Handbag & Shoe Repair – your answer to all your shoe and handbag woes!
Satisfy your sweet tooth in Yorkville!
One of Canada’s most luxurious neighbourhoods, Yorkville, is home to some of the best restaurants, shops and luxury condos in Toronto. With the Magnum Pleasure Store right in our neighbourhood until the end of the summer, we’ve got sugary desserts on our mind! Continue reading
5 Extreme City Makeovers
We’re big fans of tall buildings because we love seeing skylines and cities evolve. We believe that tall buildings are one of the key things that make up a global city. Continue reading
Union Station Revitilization; what it means for Toronto
We believe that a high quality transit system is one of the key components that make up a global city, and our architect Rosario Varacalli has often spoken about the importance of transit and how essential it is for the survival of a city. Continue reading
Summerlicious 2013 in Toronto – Yorkville’s Favorite Culinary Celebration
Yorkville is the home of Crystal Blu and it’s also one of the best neighbourhoods for Toronto‘s favourite pastime, dining out. Summerlicious (and its cold weather counterpart Winterlicious) is the best time to discover new restaurants. Many Yorkville hotspots are offering prix fixe meals at fabulous price points. Continue reading
The rise of wooden buildings
Construction is going back to its roots (pun totally intended) with wood being used for skyscrapers. It looks like architects around the world are skipping log cabins and using wood to build high-rises. Here’s one we discovered last year.
Due to the natural concerns of wood rotting and the risk of fires, many building codes had restrictions on wooden structures but now the rules are changing thanks to studies and evidence supporting the economical and environmental benefits of building with wood. Continue reading
The best stores for men’s clothes in Yorkville
Last week, we shared with you three of the hottest shops geared towards women in Yorkville, Toronto’s most luxurious neighbourhood. This week, let’s take a stroll in the neighbourhood to scope out some shops for men.
Shopping is more than just buying what’s new, it’s finding out the trends or creating your own fashion statement. We checked out three stores in Yorkville that will definitely have something for your dad, boyfriend, husband, or for yourself! Continue reading
The best stores for women’s clothes in Yorkville
It’s pretty obvious we love Yorkville – one of Toronto’s most fashionable neighbourhoods – and home to some of the most luxurious condos in downtown Toronto including our own projects, Exhibit and Crystal Blu. Continue reading