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With the increased use of mobile, is there an easy way to view this site on mobile devices? I find it unreadable as a web version on both my phone and tablet....or is it just me? Is there an app for this? Please!!?

I am looking for abandoned buildings, preferably warehouse-like, in order to do photoshoots with individuals. These are non-commercial photos (I ain't charging and the subjects ain't paying) and done for fun and interest. I have checked out the Distillery District and while it use to have...

http://www.archdaily.com/204699/jameson-house-foster-partners/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter The level of detail and refinement (not to mention the design) appears to be exceptional here. This is not something that one sees a lot of in Toronto.

Chinese Gem That Elevates Its Setting By NICOLAI OUROUSSOFF GUANGZHOU, China — It says something about the state of architecture today that the most alluring opera house built anywhere in the world in decades is in a generic new business district at the outer edge of this city, has no...

There has been a recent international competition for an expansion of the Musée National des beaux-arts du Québec in Quebec City. The winner was Rem Koolhaas. The reason I bring this up is the enclosed link full of beautiful architectural porn. It shows the winner and all the other...

There is a proliferation of real estate topics in the P&C threads. It is mostly by newbies. As well, there is a lot of unrelated stuff on the P&C threads but I am convinced that if you take away real estate matters, the other stuff my disappear as well. What is needed is a clear indication...

For those who like that certain "Graduate Building" at UofT, or for those who like a little spice in their architecture, Morphosis gives us a very very interesting building in New York City: June 5, 2009 Architecture Review | New York Times Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science...

January 20, 2009 Architecture Review | Copenhagen Concert Hall For Intimate Music, the Boldest of Designs By NICOLAI OUROUSSOFF COPENHAGEN — It’s usually considered an insult to say that an architect designs pretty packages, let alone that he borrows ideas from a dead genius. But...

An exceptional article on urban issues, comparing what apparently is wrong i Chicago and what has gone right in New York. The article is rich in detail and is from the Boston Review. Start drawing your comparisons to Toronto folks!!!! On Borrowed Time Urban decline moves to the suburbs...

Yes, it was announced today that Sam the Record Man on Yonge is closing at the end of June. I am sad, but I cannot say that I am surprised. With the freefall of CD sales and a store that never seemed busy (or had any customers, for that matter), it seemed only a matter of time. They had a...

This is an interesting article on the importance of employment v. residential uses of land, job growth and the impact of the subway and zoning instruments. Enjoy: Subway presents jobs dilemma TheStar.com - News - Subway presents jobs dilemma Consultants suggest that York U extension...

Is there any way to make the board look less like a Vbulletin board? I miss the UT picture of the day at the top of the old board and the fact that this board looks like every other Vbulletin board does little to distinquish ourselves from others.