xy3
Active Member
Those 2-3 story shacks to the east and west of the site are ripe for redevelopment.
Toronto 123 Portland | 49.3m | 14s | Minto Group | Sweeny &Co
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The 'shacks' to the east were on sale for ages and recently just got an app for a restaurant: https://urbantoronto.ca/forum/threads/480-adelaide-st-w-maud-st-2s.34307/
The houses to the west across Portland lie directly above the Ontario Line tunnel so, for now, are safe from redevelopment.
The houses to the west across Portland lie directly above the Ontario Line tunnel so, for now, are safe from redevelopment.
DavidCapizzano
Senior Member
Really like how this one is shaping up.
Ryan_T
Senior Member
I hope the inset panels on the precast are going to be painted as dark as those window frames.
xy3
Active Member
The warm greige looks infinetly better than semi glossy cool grey or powder blue with criss crossing mullions.
South of Bloor alone could use 100 more midrises/highrises like this.
South of Bloor alone could use 100 more midrises/highrises like this.
neuhaus
Senior Member
Walking by this building multiple times everyday I can’t help to notice the poor quality and installation of the precast panels on so many levels.
There is an inconsistency in the colour and tone, many corners and edges are chipped or damaged, and inconsistent/irregular panel gaps throughout. Will these faults ever be fixed? Seems like it would be easier if these panels be repaired before the windows are installed.
There is an inconsistency in the colour and tone, many corners and edges are chipped or damaged, and inconsistent/irregular panel gaps throughout. Will these faults ever be fixed? Seems like it would be easier if these panels be repaired before the windows are installed.
Red Mars
Senior Member
Jan 11, 2023
cjm15
New Member
Second this. Does anyone have any idea on whether they'll address the chips or stain/paint the concrete pillars so that they look uniform? Or does exterior concrete typically get left alone?
Damage during construction happens on a routine basis, and they have ways to correct the deficiencies. When it's done you shouldn't be able to tell there were problems …unless it's not done properly.
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AlbertC
Superstar
I could nitpick that a slightly warmer tone of precast would be preferable. But so far this is shaping up to be pretty solid, as a nice corner building in the overall urban fabric of this area.
f00kie
New Member
I live across the street from this building, so have been watching it go up since the beginning.
Am I the only one that thinks it looks absolutely atrocious? Will it look better when finished? It looks like something out of Eastern Europe.
On the other hand, the WaterWorks and the new Rush Condos are just fantastic looking.
Am I the only one that thinks it looks absolutely atrocious? Will it look better when finished? It looks like something out of Eastern Europe.
On the other hand, the WaterWorks and the new Rush Condos are just fantastic looking.
LawTalkingGuy
New Member
Agreed that WaterWorks and Rush look fantastic... but they're both either completed or much farther along than 123 Portland. I don't think these are fair comparisons at this point.
karledice
Senior Member
It looks good on paper but in reality, is a bit dark and blocky like Eastern Europe communist design
LawTalkingGuy
New Member
To each their own. I'll reserve judgment until I see the finished product.
DavidCapizzano
Senior Member
I think this one is fine. I appreciate that it's kind of chunky and has a warm colour palette. It's very solid and is a nice fabric building. Once the windows are installed and they clean up and tint the precast panels, this one will be among the nicest in the neighbourhood.
One thing I enjoy about this area is that all of the buildings seem to have a different thing going on architecturally - the result is that the buildings look diverse featuring a wide range of styles and materials. This just adds to that.
One thing I enjoy about this area is that all of the buildings seem to have a different thing going on architecturally - the result is that the buildings look diverse featuring a wide range of styles and materials. This just adds to that.
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