Did you know? What do the Statue of Liberty and Palace Place have in common?

What do the Statue of Liberty and Palace Place have in common?

The answer is in the skin.

Like most skyscrapers today and the great Statue itself, Palace Place had been built with curtain walls as part of its unrivalled construction. 

While used in virtually all major skyscrapers around the world, curtain wall construction is a very rare method of construction for condominiums in Toronto due to its cost. Even the older Palace Pier, which looks like the newer Palace Place, does not have curtain wall construction. Instead, like most Toronto condos, Palace Pier relies on inferior window wall construction.

A curtain wall system is installed in front of the concrete floor slab using anchors, whereas in a window wall system the walls span the slab heights and install between the slabs. A curtain wall is self-supporting unlike a window wall that uses the concrete slabs for structural support.

Window walls are the common solution to new condominium construction because they are more cost effective, but have a much shorter lifespan.

Curtain wall construction was pioneered in part during the construction of the Statue of Liberty.

The Statue of Liberty, by sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, had been one of the earliest examples of curtain wall construction thanks to Gustave Eiffel, a prominent French architect and structural engineer, whose interior structural design for the statue had called for this innovative, structurally sound method.

Statue of Liberty Internal Support Structure

This curtain wall method meant that the exterior of the structure was not load bearing. Instead, it was supported by an interior framework. Because of this then modern approach, the Statue of Liberty’s internal structural skeletal system had provided robust support for its 62,000 lbs of copper skin, a testament to its 138-year longevity.

A curtain wall system is designed to stand the test of time. It costs significantly more, but is also far more robust, providing excellent structural integrity. This type of system is highly resistant to moisture, wind, heat, and earthquakes.

From its caisson foundation that garnered headlines from around the world to its unique curtain wall enclosure, the construction of Palace Place bears no equal.

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Further reading:

Palace Place: Built to a Higher Standard

How would Palace Place fare in an Earthquake? How would your condo?

New Construction Fails to Deliver, Even in New York City – Why Palace Place is the only Place to be!

Palace Place offers unrivaled construction!

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JUST LISTED: Palace Place, 1 Palace Pier Court, Suite 3501

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Palace Place, 1 Palace Pier Court, Suite 3501 – $2,999,000

Modern living and classical elegance captivatingly merged without compromise.

Suite 3501 is a newly renovated, lavish, and palatial condominium residence, with approximately 2,836 square feet of luxury living space, 3-bedrooms, and the most enchanting views of the lake, the city skyline, and High Park. This spectacular residence has been thoughtfully built using the finest materials, refined finishes, one-of-a-kind details, and quality craftsmanship that have been beautifully combined to create timeless appeal.

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Contact Luke Dalinda now for your exclusive opportunity to tour this masterpiece!

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JUST SOLD: Palace Place, Suite 906 – A new Record Price for 06 suites!

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Palace Place, 1 Palace Pier Court, Suite 906 – Just Sold for $1,870,000

Luke Dalinda has achieved a new record price for 06 suites at Palace Place, by having sold Suite 906 for $1,870,000, by having represented the seller. The 06 suites are one of the largest 2-bedroom suites at Palace Place with 1,985 square feet (2,028 above the 28th floor) and the most windows directly on the water of any suite at Palace Place, making them trophy residences for buyers.

This incredible accomplishment has been achieved through hard work. In addition to his unrivalled marketing plan, Luke Dalinda had accompanied every single showing, even if with other realtors, to ensure that all prospects fully understood the value and opportunity of Palace Place.

Palace Place is an Amazing Deal for Buyers:  Where else can you get the 5-star life for this price?

The buyers did well too. While smaller sized suites will always generate a higher price per square foot than the larger suites, at $942 per square foot, when the building record is $1,168 per square foot (also set by Luke Dalinda), the buyers have purchased a brand new, turn-key renovation with thousands in upgrades.

When new, inferior construction is charging up to $1,600 per square foot, buyers are learning of the incomparable advantages that only Palace Place can offer. Why buy the K-car when you can own the Mercedes-Benz?

Buyers want space, and, most importantly, buyers want quality. New construction fails to deliver these two key requirements. Palace Place offers unrivalled construction, spacious floor plans, 5-star amenities and services, and million dollar forever views that you cannot find in new buildings today!

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Having set the all-time record price for Palace Place at $1,168 per square foot, when the building average is $962 per square foot, and a brand new record for Palace Pier at $922 per square foot, when the building average is $631 per square foot, Luke Dalinda knows exactly what it takes to get top dollar for your suite.

Call, text, or email me today to learn exactly what I bring to the table to help you to achieve the best price possible.

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Palace Place and Luke Dalinda in The Globe and Mail!

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Palace Place featured in Blog TO today!

Luke Dalinda’s photos of Palace Place suites are the only photos that are featured in major news media, including The Globe and Mail, Toronto Life, and Blog TO to name a few.

To get a record price, you need the best photos possible for your suite. Call Luke today!

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View all current and past Palace Place listings for sale here.