tstormers
Senior Member
From Saturday. Really like this view of the buildings.
The out-of-place aesthetic cheapness of the unfortunate unclad raw concrete pillars are the only letdown in what's otherwise such a stunning and polished project. Should have been wrapped in something stone-like or metallic.Walked through the inner walkways today for the first time in a few months. Things are more coming together now.
If you can, definitely visit it while it's still in this construction phase... pictures don't really do the sense of scale justice. You really feel that sense of ambition and vision here that's often lacking from Toronto and Canada. It's great to see. What a unique project.
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Agreed! It’s mind-boggling that they spent so much time, effort and money on the finer details elsewhere yet chose to leave the pillars on their front doors naked and unadorned.The out-of-place aesthetic cheapness of the unfortunate unclad raw concrete pillars are the only letdown in what's otherwise such a stunning and polished project. Should have been wrapped in something stone-like or metallic.
I'm relieved those reclaimed wood beams didn't reappear as a coffee table in a celeb's AD house tour
It boggles my mind too. More proof, I guess, that Toronto can't have nice things--unless they come with serious glitches that remind the user that they are in a city that simply will not abide nice things.Agreed! It’s mind-boggling that they spent so much time, effort and money on the finer details elsewhere yet chose to leave the pillars on their front doors naked and unadorned.
Yes. Wouldn’t be surprised if Apple will especially design the sign on their Toronto flagship store at The One in Dollarama green or Pizza Pizza orange - just to remind passersby that they’re still in Toronto!It boggles my mind too. More proof, I guess, that Toronto can't have nice things--unless they come with serious glitches that remind the user that they are in a city that simply will not abide nice things.
Agreed! It’s mind-boggling that they spent so much time, effort and money on the finer details elsewhere yet chose to leave the pillars on their front doors naked and unadorned.
... and the highly visible downspouts from the canopy.