Toronto Canary House | 50.3m | 13s | Dream | BDP Quadrangle

[unrealestate]

yea the unpainted parts almost look intentional, but im not sure what the intention is lol
tbh i dont hate the red.

the warehouse building looks great with the repainted lettering and new windows

 

[DavidCapizzano]

They are probably just using extra leftover bricks to fill in areas because they are the correct size / texture and can be tinted to match

This building is a bit of an oddball though - it's kind of a mutant that was expanded various times over the years. Given the industrial location and use of the building, it's unlikely that matching bricks and aesthetics were a priority when these additions were built.

 

[jxmyth_]

I imagine the red will fade in time, it’s not terrible. II enjoy the broken brick texture up top and the unpainted brick on the side. It's like kintsugi. At this point I’ll take anything not a glass curtain wall.

 

[rdaner]

April 28.

 

[skycandy]

A little weird but I rather like the funky contrasting brickwork.

 

[rdaner]

Windows on west side now installed. I peeked into the inside and there is just a bare shell. Taken 30 April.

 

[Rascacielo]

Today

 

[LUVIT!]

I just love and adore that old building and its restoration makes me very happy! It was in a desolate location ad the city grew around it and cherished it.

 

[amh]

That ground floor elevation though:

 

[DavidCapizzano]

 

[EBT]

Today

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I love the restoration of the heritage building. It looks like the brick was painted which I normally don't like as I prefer natural brick but, in this case, the color really "pops" and makes the building stand out in a way natural brick would not. It was probably the most viable option from a restoration standpoint. Everything about this project and the adjoining new district is perfect.

 

[GenerationLee]

That ground floor elevation though:

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What is this, Time and Space? I don't understand how this ground floor treatment was decided upon, other than maybe a last minute cheapening. I guess I'll stare up at the sky next time I come here.

 

[Justelena]

 

[unrealestate]

the neighborhood is starting to feel more busy, presumably because of the rental buildings starting to lease up. the grocery store really is a game changer for making the area feel fully livable. i think this is going to be one of the most desirable areas of the city in a few years once these remaining developments wrap up and the lower donlands park opens. really cool seeing the years of planning and construction come to fruition

 

[jxmyth_]

Hope the red paint patinas quickly when I look back.