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RAILPATH Connects Giraffe to Downtown Core
July 18, 2009
Getting into the downtown core from Giraffe Condominiums just got easier! Not only is our project conveniently located next to Dundas Street West Station (with Railcar, Subway and Bus access), but Giraffe is also on the new Railpath system – a 6.5 kilometer path from Toronto's Junction Neighbourhood into the heart of downtown Toronto and the shoreline of Lake Ontario.
Once built, the Railpath will be both a linear park and a sustainable transportation corridor, giving more than 250,000 Toronto residents a car-free path directly into the Toronto's downtown core.
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Giraffe in the NY Times!
July 5, 2009
NEW YORK TIMES hails area around Giraffe Condominiums as an emerging "Hip" location in Toronto.
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TAS DesignBuild Wins 4 Bild Awards
April 29, 2009
TAS DesignBuild was thrilled to accept 3 BILD awards on behalf of Giraffe Condominiums (including best logo, presentation centre and model suite) as well as the coveted GREEN BUILDER OF THE YEAR BILD award for their commitment to new technologies, materials and methods into projects helping advance Green Development and reinforcing their dedication to lead the industry through innovation.
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Vocado Clothing Store Opening
April 29, 2009
We have a special relationship with our friends at vocado – that being our interior design firm TAS Design Inc. was behind the work done for this impressive clothing store – check out what the critics have to say about their opening!
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House Steal At $10.8M, Owner Says
February 26, 2009
With its steel and glass construction, you couldn't build this five-year-old modernist gem of a Bridle Path mansion today for its $10.8 million asking price.
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Executive Class: Mazyar Mortazavi, Principal, TAS DesignBuild
December 11, 2008
Travel insights from our principal Mazyar Mortazavi, as featured in the Globe & Mail.
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Beyond the bricks: Mazyar Mortazavi
November 29, 2008
By any measure, Mazyar Mortazavi is a most undeveloper-like developer. The principal of family firm TAS DesignBuild liberally sprinkles his conversation with phrases like 'environmental and cultural responsibility,' and 'positive social impact.'
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Long-necked condo up to the challenge
November 29, 2008
Perched high above Roncesvalles' eccentric jumble and High Park's leafy bowers, the new Giraffe condo will add an innovative facade to the off-kilter intersection at Bloor St. W. and Dundas St. W.
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The Condo Kids
November 24, 2008
Out with the white picket fence, in with the pool, the playroom and the park.
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Gansevoort Toronto Hotel & Residences
November 14, 2008
It has been less than five years since the first Gansevoort hotel helped breathe life into the now ultra-fashionable meatpacking district of Manhattan, and in that time the brand has pushed to cement itself among the top names of the luxury development world.
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New Hot 'Spot' on Bloor West
November 9, 2008
'Build it and they will come' could be the mantra for TAS DesignBuild.
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How Teeple's Tower Stacks Up
October 31, 2008
A revolutionary Toronto tower design goes head-to-head with a deluxe project from Bird's Nest architects Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron.
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A New Modernist Muscles In
October 10, 2008
With his Giraffe and Gansevoort projects, Toronto architect Stephen Teeple has crafted a building style that bypasses the glass boxes and historical boxes that make up most new condos forms.
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A New Generation in Bloor West Living
October 23, 2008
As the name suggests, Giraffe the newest condominium project from TAS DesignBuild, seems to rise head and shoulders above the competition in all those areas mid-market buyers prize.
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Standing Tall But Not Aloof
October 23, 2008
When it is done successfully, the condominium is not just a building but a hub of activity that energizes the neighbourhood instead of feeding off it. Tas DesignBuild has done just this in designing Giraffe.
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Is Hogtown ready for an upscale `urban resort?'
September 25, 2008
Can a spa be sexy? Apparently so, as G-Spa at Hotel Gansevoort in New York proves.
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Putting a modern stamp on Richmond Street
September 19, 2008
TAS DesignBuild, having just launched the quirky Giraffe condos, plans another striking addition to the city's architectural menagerie.
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Hotel-Condo in the Works
September 12, 2008
Richmond Street could be home to a unique building, rising form the rubble of the Joker nightclub, across from the Scotiabank Theatre.
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Roncesvalles
September 10, 2008
Located close to High Park and Roncesvalles neighbourhoods, Giraffe is a new project by TAS DesignBuild.
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Egotistical For The Right Reasons
September 5, 2008
The new Giraffe Condo Tower is designed to stand out and stake a spot for Toronto on the international architectural landscape.
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Giraffe Aims To Tower Over Its Competitors
September 5, 2008
The corner of Bloor Street and Dundas Street West is the site of the next experiment in combining bold architecture with an urban lifestyle for Mazyar Mortazavi.
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Giraffe Will Soon Show Its Spots
September 1, 2008
'Build it and they will come' could be the mantra for TAS DesignBuild. The company has an eye for placing just the right condominium in just the right spot in Toronto.
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Build It And They Will Come
September 1, 2008
This fall, TAS DesignBuild's newest condominium development, 'Giraffe', will make its appearance at Bloor West and Dundas Street West.
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Green Projects Let Buyers Customize
July 4, 2008
At M5V, developer TAS DesignBuild will create sixfoot-deep balconies in 98 per cent of the units to give residents valuable outdoor living space in the downtown core.
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Going Up: Worst Things First
June 27, 2008
To hear Mazyar Mortazavi tell it, taking his bike for a ride and stopping for brunch in new neighbourhoods is his key way to identify future development sites. "Most of it is intuitive," says the young developer and principal of TAS DesignBuild.
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Rarefied Air
June 13, 2008
They're the best of the best. The biggest, most decked out spaces you can find in the city, selling for prices into the seven andeight digits. They're Toronto's most talked-about penthouses.
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What Does 'Green' Mean?
April 27, 2008
Sustainability, green, eco-friendly -- these are buzzwords that permeate every aspect of our consumer market, from detergents and clothing and food and alcohol. Green is at the top of our minds -- as it should be.
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Make Every Day Earth Day
April 27, 2008
My condo breaks all the rules of good eco-citizenship. When it was built about eight years ago, very few people had ever heard of low-flow toilets or HRV (heat-recovery ventilation) units, Energy Star appliances or motion-sensor controlled common areas.
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LEEDer Of The Condo Pack
April 26, 2008
Is Enlightenment the next must-have condo amenity? That's the question I considered during a recent dialectic (translation: mid-morning chat) with Mazyar Mortazavi, about his role as a Toronto developer with the same integrity and vision as a philosopher prince.
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President Clinton Headlines Green Living Show
April 25, 2008
President Bill Clinton headlined a marquee roster of speakers at The Green Living Show 2008, held at the Direct Energy Centre. Click below to read the entire article.
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TAS Partners With Bullfrog Power To Promote Renewable Electricity For Condos
April 25, 2008
TAS DesignBuild is excited to announce our partnership with Bullfrog Power, a leading Canadian provider of 100 per cent green electricity. Click below to read more.
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TAS Teams Up With The Green Living Show
April 25, 2008
TAS has teamed up with the Green Living Show in an effort to bolster awareness of its newly unveiled Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
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Building For The Future
April 22, 2008
Most condominium buyers in the greater Toronto area are not thinking about the environment when they are shopping for a unit, but a recent shift to green building by many developers means that many condo owners will have some pretty serious green cred in the next few years.
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Globe 2008 Conference
April 21, 2008
Recognized as the world's most influential and prestigious international environment industry event, GLOBE brings people together to discuss current trends and to showcase innovative technology solutions for the world's environmental problems. Click below to read more.
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TAS Nominated for Green Builder of the Year
March 25, 2008
We are excited to announce that TAS DesignBuild is a nominee for "Green Builder of the Year - High Rise", at the 2008 Home Builder Awards! The awards will be given out on April 25th at the annual awards event put on by the "Building Industry and Land Development (BILD)" association.
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M5VLIFE.com Updated
January 22, 2008
M5Vlife.com has been updated and now features a new interactive neighbourhood map and updated floorplans with suite view photography. Click below to visit.
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Dialife.ca Updated Floorplans
January 11, 2008
Available Unit floorplans have been updated at dialife.ca. Click below to check them out!
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Home Builders Go Green
December 12, 2007
Mazyar Mortazavi, principal of TAS DesignBuild, an award-winning Toronto developer of condominiums and townhomes, is so committed to the green movement he has traded in his beloved Range Rover for a hybrid vehicle.
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Introducing Sotheby's - The M5V Collection
November 27, 2007
We are excited to announce our latest partnership with Sotheby's International Realty Canada! Sotheby's will be overseeing the sales and marketing of The Sotheby�s Collection; very unique selection of suites priced from 1 million dollars. Click below to check them out!.
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"TAS TIME" in Toronto!
October 26, 2007
Award-winning condominium developer TAS DesignBuild recently teamed with TIME Canada to design venues for a series of parties as part of TIME's Cinematic Events program.
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OHBA Announces 2007 Awards of Distinction Winners
October 23, 2007
A record number of 515 entries were submitted this year from some of the finest builders, renovators and marketers in Ontario. Click below to see the complete list of this years award winners.
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"TAS TIME"
October 23, 2007
During the Toronto International Film Festival, TIME Canada teamed with award-winning developer TAS DesignBuild to plan venues for a series of parties as part of TIME's Cinematic Events program.
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Personal Space Made Perfect
October 18, 2007
Some developers are so fond of their own creations, they choose to live in them. In this occasional series, we profile just such people in their living quarters, looking at how they have made use of a property's architectural features, amenties and space, and discovering what attracts them to the neighbourhoods they choose to reinvent and reinvigorate.
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Trailer Days Ancient History
October 18, 2007
When is a sales office not a sales office? Well, when you're hunting for a new unit in Toronto's red-hot condo market.
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TAS Wins 2007 OHBA Best Internet Website
October 9, 2007
From a record 515 entries submitted, TAS Designbuild was chosen Best Internet Website for M5V Condominiums, at the 2007 OHBA Awards of Distinction.
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An Intersection Of Development & Community
October 1, 2007
The corner of Dundas and Bloor, one of the busiest hubs in the west end, is now slated to be the site of a 29-storey high-rise condo, a project under the direction of TAS DesignBuild.
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Our Homes and Native Lands
September 18, 2007
Though often in subtle ways, the building industry increasingly reflects the GTA's comsmopolitan reality.
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Guts, Determination and Drive
September 18, 2007
No more "Mr. Right Guy". Women buy to own, to invest and to enjoy.
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Condo Firms Get Set To Party
September 8, 2007
Read about TAS Design Inc.'s partnership with TIME Canada to style three Toronto International Film Festival parties, hosting the likes of George Clooney, Michael Douglas and Leelee Sobieski.
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TAS DesignBuild & Fluid Living Offer Tips On Design With A Difference
August 29, 2007
Design was the theme of the evening recently when TAS DesignBuild principal Mazyar Mortazavi joined up with Roy Banse, president of Fluid Living, to host a "Cinq-�-Sept" event at the presentation centre for M5V Condominiums.
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M5V Nominated For 2 OHBA Awards Of Distinction
August 28, 2007
Last week, the Ontario Home Builders Assocation (OHBA) announced the finalists for its' 2007 Annual Awards of Distinction. We are excited to report that M5V has been nominated for 2 OHBA Awards, including Best Internet Website and Best Brochure (high-rise).
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M5V Summer Lovin' Specials & Events
July 31, 2007
M5V continues on route to being a huge success story! From its start, M5V has raised the bar and set new industry standards across the board, not to mention the numerous awards it has won!!
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Model Suite Blossoms With New Look
July 31, 2007
We are very excited to announce our "Spring Revitalization" at the M5V Presentation Centre. Our top selling M17 one bedroom plus den has been remodeled with a new and exciting design.
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Amazing New Suite Designs Just Released!
July 30, 2007
TAS DesignBuild is excited to announce the release of a NEW group of units offered only through M5V Condominiums! Be the first to have the opportunity to buy these unique new designs!
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M5V Condominiums Website Update
July 17, 2007
We have made a number of updates to the M5V website, including the addition of new floorplans, new model suite pictures, an awards section and the 'What's New' module; allowing for easier access to all our latest updates. Click below to visit M5Vlife.com.
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A Heartfelt Thank-You!
June 20, 2007
The team from TAS DesignBuild was a big supporter of the 2007 Becel Heart&Stroke Ride for Heart fundraiser, surpassing their goal by almost 100%!
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TAS DesignBuild Rides For Heart!
May 31, 2007
This year the TAS Team will be riding in support of the Becel Heart & Stroke Ride for Heart fundraiser. The event, taking place this Sunday June 3rd on the Don Valley Parkway will be raising money to help reduce the threat of heart disease. We would like to invite you all to join us in our support of this great cause by coming to the ride or showing your support by clicking below to make a donation.
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TAS DesignBuilds Spa Getaway Winner Announced!
May 16, 2007
We are excited to announce that Amy Chow is our lucky winner of a two nights for two, All-inclusive package at Ste. Anne�s Spa. We hope that Amy and her guest will enjoy this beautiful gift and again we thank you all for visiting our spectacular pavilion and participating in our contest.
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M5V Rocks The House At The GTHBA Awards
May 2, 2007
What a night indeed. There are awards, and then, there are AWARDS! M5V Condominiums took centre stage at the annual GTHBA awards winning 4 awards.
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The Green Living Show...The Show Must Go On!
May 1, 2007
What an amazing weekend it was at the first annual The Green Living Show! The crowds were pouring in and for good reason. Make sure to check out the Green Living Show section of the M5V website to read about the show and see pictures of TAS' Design Pavillion.
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CBC Radio One Interviews TAS Principal Mazyar Mortazavi
April 29, 2007
TAS principal, Mazyar Mortazavi takes to the airwaves with this interview on CBC radio.
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Catch A Glimpse On BT
April 26, 2007
Friday morning, CityTV's Breakfast Television will visit TAS' Design Pavillion at the Green Living Show. Be among the first to preview Green Design and watch Breakfast Television Friday morning.
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The Green Living Show - April 27-29
April 26, 2007
Visit TAS DesignBuild at the Green Living Show this weekend at the Direct Energy Centre. We are thrilled to be a lead sponsor.
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M5V Presentation Centre Achieves LEED Silver Certification
April 23, 2007
TAS DesignBuild's M5V Presentation Centre recently acquired LEED silver certification. North America's first LEED Certified sales office!
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GTHBA Awards
April 18, 2007
The GTHBA Awards Ceremony are being held the evening of Friday, April 27th. TAS DesignBuild's M5V Condominiums is nominated for a record 12 awards! Click below for a full list of nominees.
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M5V Wins CoolHomePages.com Design Award
February 8, 2007
CoolHomepages.com, the oldest and largest "Best Web Site Designs" gallery online, has added the M5V website to their collection as "an example of remarkable web site design". Click below to visit them.
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Eco-Condo
February 1, 2007
CityTV's Lisa Rogers tours the M5V Presentation Centre and explores its green features. Click the link below to view the video featured on this weeks CityLine program.
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M5V Website Wins DesignLicks Featured Site Award
January 23, 2007
This past week the M5V website received the DesignLicks 'Featured Site' Award. DesignLicks is a showcase of some of the worlds greatest website designs. Click on the link below to check them out.
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Custom Condos Cut Energy Costs, But Not Comfort
November 26, 2006
The first LEED-registered sales office in North America takes energy efficiency and personalization to new levels. M5V, developed by TAS DesignBuild, reveals what potential purchasers can expect from green initiatives, and shows that green living does not have to mean compromising design or comfort.
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TAS Invites Buyers to Design Suites From Scratch
November 24, 2006
TAS DesignBuild has generaly accommodated buyers' requests to redesign units in its condominium buildings. In many cases, owners have wanted to add special features such as home theatres, wine cellars and spa bathrooms with steam rooms.
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A Buying Experience As Unique As You Are
November 13, 2006
TAS DesignBuild has generaly accommodated buyers' requests to redesign units in its condominium buildings. In many cases, owners have wanted to add special features such as home theatres, wine cellars and spa bathrooms with steam rooms.
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Sustainable Sales Office
November 11, 2006
In the M5V condominium, TAS DesignBuild is covering new ground, making even the presentation centre a model of sustainable building, the first in Canada eligible for LEED certification.
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M5V Condominiums
November 11, 2006
M5V is TAS DesignBuild's newest conodminium project. The 30-storey building features 220 suites and a location close to clubs, restaurants and shopping, plus a design that integrates environmentally-friendly building initiatives.
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A Unique Buying Experience
November 2, 2006
A visit to the M5V Condominiums Presentation Centre and website offer unique experiences in a sea of same old, TAS DesignBuild just introduced this brand new condominium at King and Spadina, and the company delivers on its promise to provide a different "resource-based" urban homebuying environment.
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M5V Presentation Centre Unveiled
November 1, 2006
This was the scene last week at M5V as Tasdesignbuild unveiled the M5V Presentation Centre at an exclusive invitation only celebration for family and friends.
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Rare Opportunity To Personalize Suites
October 6, 2006
In October, TAS DesignBuild will open M5V Condominiums - the company's newest highrise project. The name pays homage to its King and Spadina neighbourhood and the corresponding postal code.
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