I don't think the Crossways complex is that bad either, it's definitely better than generic slab towers. The gap between the towers has a way of framing the sky, and the creases in the facade enhance this. You don't see any generic concrete, it's all brick from top to bottom. It doesn't meet the street well, and it's got problems, but for me it's not an eyesore. Any work to that property should be focused on street level retail and making it more open to pedestrians.
As for the new project, it's very exciting. The architecture is busy but not dull or tiring. The high school at the southeast corner of Bloor and Dundas is also undergoing some renovation. There's an air of revitalization in that area, with the West Toronto grade separation projects and that link tunnel from the Bloor Go station to Dundas West. I'm not going to include the wonderful proposed Railpath with these projects. It is slow moving and probably won't connect the Junction with Queen West any time soon.