Transformation AGO (5s, Gehry) COMPLETE

[299 bloor call control.]

I was walking by at lunch today and one of the glass panels has been cracked horribly, and several more have other cracks. I'm assuming this is construction-related damage and hopefully replaced before opening. It's gotta be pristine for opening day shots!

 

[Urban Shocker]

Nice to see Toronto-based Teknion designing and manufacturing some of the new furniture - much as Nienkamper did at the ROM.

The AGO also struck a deal to get some Danish-designed furniture, and flatware for the restaurant. Still, if they'd selected a Toronto designer such as Helen Kerr - whose flatware for Gourmet Settings is sold all over the world - it would have given them a further opportunity to showcase award-winning local talent.

 

[Evan]

Oh god... I hope the Grange's Georgian windows haven't been replaced with fake internal mullion ones. Kinda looks like it

 

[nicetommy]

Titanium panels are getting attached to the southside staircase today. It's looking good.

 

[MetroMan]

^ I'm assuming they stuck to silver titanium for the stairs right? The blue looks like a protective film.

 

[mysteryman]

It's stainless steel. The blue colour is a film.

 

[Ryuinfinity]

Sweet. This is going to stop the tourists staring at OCAD, that's for sure!

 

[interchange42]

Fickle tourists! Who needs them?!

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[adma]

Oh god... I hope the Grange's Georgian windows haven't been replaced with fake internal mullion ones. Kinda looks like it

Seriously doubt it, given the property's stature and ownership...

 

[mysteryman]

Oh god... I hope the Grange's Georgian windows haven't been replaced with fake internal mullion ones. Kinda looks like it

yes, and they replaced the fireplaces with cheap electric ones from Canadian Tire!

 

[Pinkie]

I love the blue titanium and the blue glass on the Bay Adelaide Center. They both make the cloudy days of Fall a little brighter

 

[androiduk]

I love the blue titanium and the blue glass on the Bay Adelaide Center. They both make the cloudy days of Fall a little brighter

Alot brighter, I'll bet you can now see the AGO from outer space.

 

[ProjectEnd]

Sweet. This is going to stop the tourists staring at OCAD, that's for sure!

Why would it stop them? Why shouldn't they look?

Both buildings are fantastic examples of Toronto's ability to break out of our 'good' moniker and become truly 'great.'

Stare away tourists, stare away.

 

[299 bloor call control.]

Alot brighter, I'll bet you can now see the AGO from outer space.

Do we need to have THOSE tourists gawking at AGO?

 

[adma]

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