Singer Elton John has bought a large condo unit at King Toronto, a soon-to-open complex intended to resemble a mountain range that wraps around a courtyard. ."We began developing the interior design concept for each penthouse by considering the journey from the residential lift lobbies all the way up to the private roof terraces as a continuous experience," said King Toronto in promotional material. .John and his husband David Furnish, of Toronto, purchased a two-storey penthouse dubbed the Treehouse because it features a mature planted tree inside. The Treehouse has four terraces, spacious rooms, and a brass staircase spiraling to the second floor. . Sitting treeA tree standing in the common area in the Treehouse at King Toronto. .The material said architectural details inspired by the light, futuristic designs Finnish architect Eero Saarinen did give West Mountain Penthouses a distinct character. It said the unit’s library features custom brass details and uplights accentuate fine details throughout, such as the brass bookshelf running two floors and a collection curated by Taschen Books. .The outdoor terraces allow people to enjoy the setting sun in the evenings and watch as the sumac trees surrounding them create dancing shadows on the interior walls. .The unit has three bedrooms and three bathrooms. It measures 2,602 sq. ft. . TerraceTerrace .King Toronto is set above a collection of heritage buildings and will rise 16 storeys. It is located in the heart of Toronto’s entertainment and fashion district. .The building will hold more than 400 units stacked atop of one another and topped by lush greenery. .It hosts amenities such as a gym, pool, sauna, steam room, games and party room, and a distinct lobby for every side of the building. .“Building on the distinct character of the residential lobbies, each penthouse is conceptually related to its anchor and access point within the building,” said King Toronto. .“The penthouses at King Toronto are your own sanctuary in the sky, they are the opportunity to come home to a mountaintop, with the world at your feet.”. John and his husband David FurnishJohn and his husband David Furnish
