Toronto Aura at College Park | 271.87m | 78s | Canderel | Graziani + Corazza

[Red October]

The panels are nice but they should have kept it dark.

 

[steveve]

Ah are you referring to the white panels ? I was thinking the same until I saw them today in person, both I and my wife agreed they were actually the best thing to happen to the building. You have to see them in person, it looks more like marble, its a very nice touch!

ya, i'm referring to the "scrabble" blocks,
perhaps it could just be the photograph like you said, i will check it out in person one of these days,

 

[SP!RE]

They're not "white", they're a sandstone colour.

 

[Johnzz]

Meant to blend with their neighbors I believe.

 

[scrapergeek]

I agree, the photo doesn't do it justice. It actually looks very appealing in person. Does anyone know what that material actually is?

 

[SP!RE]

It appears that those pieces of cladding are faced on each side with a thin facing of limestone, although I wouldn't put fake stone past this project!

 

[vegeta_skyline]

Sometimes the fake stuff can look as good or even better than the real thing.

Fake:

vs Real:

& Fake:

vs Real:

 

[caltrane74]

More Aura

 

[Conrad Black]

Base is looking good.

 

[Xray_Crystal_Junkie]

From right now:

Not sure how the north crane is even managing to turn. Looks like it'll need to be raised soon.
She's really movin' now!

 

[Oliver Tweed]

Does anyone know how they are going to finish the underside of the awning? I have the same question about Trump.

 

[BrianSolo]

The awning (if I understand what you mean) is temporary. To protect people on the street during construction.

Does anyone know how they are going to finish the underside of the awning? I have the same question about Trump.

 

[TonyV]

The cladding on this building looks good in this weather: plaid, in dark greyish-green paired with a paler grey-blue. I look forward to the adjacent, plain balcony fronts. I think this building may be just fine.

I'm loving the nearby Sick Kids addition. These buildings will make good company.

 

[urbandreamer]

10 June 2012

Awning or yawning?

 

[someMidTowner]

10 June 2012

Awning or yawning?

What does it really matter what the temporary awning looks like?