488 University

Architecture and Interiors

• Soaring 55-storey world-class tower designed by renowned architect Deni Poletti of CORE Architects Inc.
• Striking 50-foot-high glass podium incorporating lifestyle retail, signature restaurant and a direct connection to the St. Patrick TTC subway station
• Oversized outdoor terraces
• Interior designed by internationally acclaimed II BY IV Design
• Flow-through floor plans designed to capture the maximum effect of naturally lit spaces and beautiful views
• Floor-to-ceiling window walls

Unlimited Five-star services

• The services are unlimited, day or night, including concierge, doorman, valet parking, optional housekeeping, room service, catering and more.

sophisticated residences

• tall nine-foot high smooth-finish ceilings in principal rooms, (exclusive of bulkheads required for mechanical purposes)
• Large windows with dramatic city and lake views
• Oversized balconies with weatherproof electrical outlets
• Sliding glass doors to balcony as per plans
• High-Efficiency individually controlled air conditioning and heating system
• Fashionable range of designer pre-engineered hardwood flooring throughout (except bathrooms and laundry) or designer plush carpeting in bedroom areas
• Individual metering of electricty and water
• Custom-designed solid-core suite entry doors
• Generous stone threshold at suite entrance
• Architecturally designed baseboards, door frames and casings
• Glass or frosted glass sliding doors
• Designer contemporary door hardware
• Premium latex paints on walls and drop ceilings
• Fully built-out wood veneer-panelled master bedroom walk-in closet or in master bedroom closet. Wire shelving in all other closets
• AEG washer and dryer in laundry area with porcelain tile flooring

Designer Kitchens

• Sleek European-inspired custom cabinetry designed by II BY IV
• Design with a selection of contemporary or classic finishes
• Veneer or lacquer cabinet finishes with soft-closing prevision cabinet drawers and doors
• Kitchens incorporate a convenient breakfast bar, as per plan where applicable
• Fully-integrated Liebherr refrigerator-freezer with cabinetry matching front panels
• Built-in electric Ceran cooktop
• Integrated dishwasher with cabinetry matching front panels
• Concealed range hood
• Stainless steel under-mount sink with single-lever Kohler faucet and vegetable spray
• Built-in stainless steel oven
• Built-in stainless steel microwave oven
• Granite, marble or quartz-surface slab countertops
• Granite, marble or glass mosaic tile backsplash
• Contemporary built-in under-cabinet integrated lighting Energy Star appliances throughout

Lighting Designs

• Recessed LED lights within bulkheads
• Ceiling-mounted fixture outlets, as per plans, where applicable
• Dimmer controls installed in all rooms
• Contemporary energy-saving lights

Spa-inspired bathrooms

• Custom-designed vanities by II BY IV Design in classic or contemporary styling
• Veneer or lacquer finishes with soft-closing precision cabinet drawers and doors
• Stylish designer-selected vanity mirrors
• Marble or natural stone flooring including base and walls in wet areas, as per plan in master bathrooms (porcelain or ceramic in second bathrooms)
• Kohler designer undermount sink and faucet
• Designer accessory package
• Kohler bathroom toilets in contemporary styling
• Granite, quartz-surface, limestone or marble slab countertop
• Freestanding tub or deck-mounted soaking built-in tub as per plans and bath filler with hand-held spray
• Frameless glass-enclosed shower with marble or stone tile interior where applicable as per plan in master bathrooms (porcelain or ceramic in second bathrooms)
• Contemporary rain shower and hand-held body spray
• Three body sprays in master bathrooms
• Digital shower control in master bathrooms
• Safety pressure-balancing valve in tub or shower
• Waterproof recessed LED lighting

in-suite technology

• Cutting-edge automation systems enabling residents to control temperature, lighting, music, television, multimedia or other items in their home, from either the built-in touch screen panel, or from any mobile device
• Lighting control system to control lighting levels
• Automated temperature control system
• Extreme-speed Internet connection
• System architecture provides connectivity for wireless networking
• Carefully designed and fully integrated telecommunications cabling package
• State-of-the-art design allowing easy and reliable connection to the latest entertainment and information services
• Attractive, integrated multimedia outlets provide convenient connections for multiple phone/fax lines, extreme-speed Internet access, digital television services, premium phone services and in-home Local Area Networking
• Individual service panel with circuit breaker

Peace of Mind

• 24-hour concierge monitoring system includes strategically placed surveillance cameras and two-way voice communication stations with call buttons in common areas and garage
• Life safety system includes sprinklers, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors and fire alarm speakers
• Private security passcard for common areas, doors, and elevators
• Personally coded suite-intrusion alarm system with suite-door contact and keypad connected to concierge desk