{"id":1864,"date":"2013-01-18T16:43:49","date_gmt":"2013-01-18T21:43:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.context.ca\/blog\/?p=1864"},"modified":"2013-01-18T16:43:49","modified_gmt":"2013-01-18T21:43:49","slug":"market-wharf-construction-update-almost-there","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.context.ca\/blog\/2013\/01\/18\/market-wharf-construction-update-almost-there\/","title":{"rendered":"Market Wharf Construction Update &#8211; Almost There!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We were hanging out having lunch in the St Lawrence Market earlier this week and thought, &#8220;you know, let&#8217;s just see what&#8217;s going on at Market Wharf&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.context.ca\/blog\/wordpress-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/IMG_9637.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Market Wharf 1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.context.ca\/blog\/wordpress-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/IMG_9637.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"530\" height=\"353\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Turns out that the new year has been kind to Market Wharf. Elevators are installed and working all the way up to the top floors, \u00a0framing is underway on the penthouse suites, and occupancy has already started!<\/p>\n<p>Excuse the mess as we take you on a tour of the upper floors of Market Wharf!<img decoding=\"async\" title=\"More...\" src=\"https:\/\/www.context.ca\/blog\/wp-includes\/js\/tinymce\/plugins\/wordpress\/img\/trans.gif\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.context.ca\/blog\/wordpress-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/IMG_9638.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Market Wharf 2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.context.ca\/blog\/wordpress-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/IMG_9638.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"530\" height=\"353\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>So the lobby is coming along nicely, and with the addition of elevators it&#8217;s much easier to get to the top of market Wharf. Have you ever tried walking up 33 stories? It&#8217;s not exactly easy&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.context.ca\/blog\/wordpress-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/IMG_9642.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Market Wharf 4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.context.ca\/blog\/wordpress-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/IMG_9642.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"530\" height=\"353\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The only other option is the lift going up the outside of the building, and only the bravest of the brave (construction workers) go up that thing. We like our elevators like we like our \u00a0cats &#8212; indoors.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.context.ca\/blog\/wordpress-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/IMG_9643.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1845\" title=\"Market Wharf 5\" src=\"https:\/\/www.context.ca\/blog\/wordpress-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/IMG_9643.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"530\" height=\"353\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Welcome to one of the penthouse suites of Market Wharf! It might not look like much now, but soon this will be the definition of class.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.context.ca\/blog\/wordpress-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/IMG_9644.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1846\" title=\"Market Wharf 6\" src=\"https:\/\/www.context.ca\/blog\/wordpress-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/IMG_9644.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"530\" height=\"353\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Looking northeast from the top floor of the penthouse, \u00a0this will be a fantastic view in the mornings.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.context.ca\/blog\/wordpress-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/IMG_9646.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1847\" title=\"Market Wharf 7\" src=\"https:\/\/www.context.ca\/blog\/wordpress-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/IMG_9646.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"530\" height=\"353\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Anyone think &#8221; work in progress&#8221; as an interior design theme is going to catch on? No? Okay we&#8217;ll get back to work then.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.context.ca\/blog\/wordpress-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/IMG_9647.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1848\" title=\"Market Wharf 8\" src=\"https:\/\/www.context.ca\/blog\/wordpress-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/IMG_9647.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"530\" height=\"353\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The stairs in the unit leading upstairs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.context.ca\/blog\/wordpress-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/IMG_9649.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1850\" title=\"Market Wharf 10\" src=\"https:\/\/www.context.ca\/blog\/wordpress-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/IMG_9649.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"530\" height=\"353\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a view from the other side of the building, it&#8217;s decent enough, we guess.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.context.ca\/blog\/wordpress-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/IMG_9651.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1851\" title=\"Market Wharf 11\" src=\"https:\/\/www.context.ca\/blog\/wordpress-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/IMG_9651.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"530\" height=\"353\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is the hallway of the 33rd floor, and one of the the last one that needs to be completed.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.context.ca\/blog\/wordpress-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/IMG_9652.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1852\" title=\"Market Wharf 12\" src=\"https:\/\/www.context.ca\/blog\/wordpress-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/IMG_9652.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"530\" height=\"353\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Moving down to the 27th floor, most flooring and cabinetry needs to be inst,alled but the units are painted and drywalled.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.context.ca\/blog\/wordpress-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/IMG_9653.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1853\" title=\"Market Wharf 13\" src=\"https:\/\/www.context.ca\/blog\/wordpress-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/IMG_9653.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"530\" height=\"353\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s the carpeting rolled up at the moment, it&#8217;ll probably be one of the next things to be installed.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.context.ca\/blog\/wordpress-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/IMG_9654.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1854\" title=\"Market Wharf 14\" src=\"https:\/\/www.context.ca\/blog\/wordpress-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/IMG_9654.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"530\" height=\"353\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Most utilities are in place, save for some final finishes like light switches, oh and appliances.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.context.ca\/blog\/wordpress-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/IMG_9658.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1856\" title=\"Market Wharf 16\" src=\"https:\/\/www.context.ca\/blog\/wordpress-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/IMG_9658.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"530\" height=\"353\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a 2-bedroom corner unit facing southeast on the 27th floor. Doors and walls are up, flooring, cabinetry and appliances are still to come.Wow, what a view though.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.context.ca\/blog\/wordpress-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/IMG_9659.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1857\" title=\"Market Wharf 17\" src=\"https:\/\/www.context.ca\/blog\/wordpress-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/IMG_9659.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"530\" height=\"353\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.context.ca\/blog\/wordpress-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/IMG_9664.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1859\" title=\"Market Wharf 19\" src=\"https:\/\/www.context.ca\/blog\/wordpress-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/IMG_9664.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"530\" height=\"353\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Dropping down to the 21st floor we&#8217;re approaching move-in territory, as some of these units are actually ready for occupation pending one final inspection! Power, floors and appliances are all on and working! How exciting is that?<a href=\"https:\/\/www.context.ca\/blog\/wordpress-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/IMG_9665.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1860\" title=\"Market Wharf 20\" src=\"https:\/\/www.context.ca\/blog\/wordpress-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/IMG_9665.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"530\" height=\"353\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>So, up to the 21st floor is almost ready to go! Not much longer now&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.context.ca\/blog\/wordpress-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/IMG_9668.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1862\" title=\"Market Wharf 22\" src=\"https:\/\/www.context.ca\/blog\/wordpress-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/IMG_9668.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"530\" height=\"353\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.context.ca\/blog\/wordpress-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/IMG_9669.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1863\" title=\"Market Wharf 23\" src=\"https:\/\/www.context.ca\/blog\/wordpress-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/IMG_9669.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"530\" height=\"353\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.context.ca\/blog\/category\/in-context\/market-wharf\/\">Market\u00a0Wharf<\/a> is located only steps from the historic\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.stlawrencemarket.com\/\">St. Lawrence Market<\/a>. To learn more about the building,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.marketwharf.com\/\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Find out what&#8217;s happening with Context on\u00a0<a title=\"Twitter - HelloContext\" href=\"https:\/\/www.context.ca\/blog\/2012\/10\/17\/library-district-october-construction-update\/www.twitter.com\/hellocontext\">Twitter<\/a> and\u00a0<a title=\"HelloContext Pinterest\" href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/hellocontext\/\">Pinterest<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Who&#8217;s excited to move in?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We were hanging out having lunch in the St Lawrence Market earlier this week and thought, &#8220;you know, let&#8217;s just see what&#8217;s going on at Market Wharf&#8221;.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,5],"tags":[60,62,76,99,125,126,179,199,204,212],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.context.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1864"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.context.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.context.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.context.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.context.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1864"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.context.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1864\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.context.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1864"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.context.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1864"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.context.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1864"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}