The Uptown Residences facts for kids

Quick facts for kids The Uptown Residences
General information
Type	Condominium
Location	35 Balmuto Street Toronto, Ontario
Coordinates	43°40′10″N 79°23′15″W / 43.669461°N 79.387403°W / 43.669461; -79.387403
Opening	2011
Height
Antenna spire	160 m (520 ft)
Roof	158 m (518 ft)
Technical details
Floor count	48
Design and construction
Architect	Burka Varacalli Architects Incorporated
Developer	Pemberton Group

The Uptown Residences is a tall building in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It's a type of apartment building called a condominium tower. This means people can own their own apartments inside it. The building was finished in 2011 by a company called Pemberton Group.

The Uptown Residences is located at 35 Balmuto Street, just south of Bloor Street. It has 48 floors and stands about 158 metres (518 feet) tall. Inside, there are 284 separate homes. The building was designed by Burka Varacalli Architects Incorporated. It was built where an old movie theater, the Uptown Theatre, used to be.

Design and Look of The Uptown Residences

The building's design has parts that remind people of Art Deco buildings from the 1930s. These older buildings often had steps or "setbacks" as they went higher up. The Uptown Residences has a simple look with concrete walls and rectangular windows.

Special Features of the Building's Base

The bottom part of the building, called the podium, is different. It uses black and grey granite stone. This part also takes ideas from Art Deco style. However, it doesn't have fancy pictures or decorations. The very top of the building is a simple box shape, without a tall spire.

Fun Things to Do at The Uptown Residences

Residents at The Uptown Residences have many cool things to do right in their building. There's a person at the front desk 24 hours a day to help. If you like to stay active, there's a modern gym. You can also find special areas for Pilates and yoga.

Relaxation and Entertainment Areas

After a workout, you can relax in steam rooms. For fun, there's a movie theater inside the building. You can even play virtual golf! There's also a room with billiards (pool table) and a large party room called the Metropolitan Room. This party room has a kitchen and an outdoor patio, perfect for get-togethers.

Schools Near The Uptown Residences

Students living at The Uptown Residences can go to several schools in Toronto. These schools are part of two main school boards.

Public Schools (Toronto District School Board)

For public school, students might go to Jesse Ketchum Junior/Senior Public School. Older students can attend Jarvis Collegiate Institute. If you are interested in learning a trade, Central Technical School is an option. For business studies, students can choose between Central Commerce Collegiate Institute or Northern Secondary School.

Catholic Schools (Toronto Catholic District School Board)

For Catholic school, options include Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School. High school students can attend St. Joseph's College School, St. Michael's Choir School, or Monsignor Fraser College Isabella Campus.