yyzer
Senior Member
I think you will see an official (re)launch announcement in late January.
Toronto Concord Sky | 299m | 85s | Concord Adex | Kohn Pedersen Fox
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M Anonymous
Active Member
I admit I'm guilty of just being happy that a massive tower that's just shy of being super tall is going up. I know design and looks are essential. I do understand that. But I can't help myself. I feel grateful that we have a total of 261 bult/u/c proposed towers in play, and I'm kind of stuck on the whole "Volume" thing. I understand people are concerned, especially with Concord's track record, but I feel a bit spoiled living in Toronto with all the construction and planned towers going on. But that's just me, I guess.
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Rascacielo
Senior Member
This shows up on my Facebook:
A new landmark has arrived with Concord Sky, featuring an exterior animation lighting system for celebrations of all kinds at the heart of Downtown Toronto. Register to learn more.
Looks like around 2030 we could be counting down the New Year from Yonge-Dundas Square with a virtual ball drop on the side of this tower. And since they're going to rename the square, why not call it Concord Square (a la Times Square, which was renamed from Longacre square after the NY Times building)
A new landmark has arrived with Concord Sky, featuring an exterior animation lighting system for celebrations of all kinds at the heart of Downtown Toronto. Register to learn more.
Looks like around 2030 we could be counting down the New Year from Yonge-Dundas Square with a virtual ball drop on the side of this tower. And since they're going to rename the square, why not call it Concord Square (a la Times Square, which was renamed from Longacre square after the NY Times building)
Undead
Senior Member
It would be somewhat redeeming if this building gave us a nice lighting feature to make our skyline look more Hong Kong.
67Cup
Active Member
I know that this is not a popular position here, but light pollution is a real and serious ecological problem. We do need to address it.
M Anonymous
Active Member
I'm all for this, and that's a great idea. I hope the design comes out better than expected, but I'm willing to take a wait-and-see approach to this. Also, just having a huge tower near Dundas Square gives it a more Times Square-type feel to it and the lighting. I'm not saying they're exactly the same, but it's a step closer to that.This shows up on my Facebook:
A new landmark has arrived with Concord Sky, featuring an exterior animation lighting system for celebrations of all kinds at the heart of Downtown Toronto. Register to learn more.
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Looks like around 2030 we could be counting down the New Year from Yonge-Dundas Square with a virtual ball drop on the side of this tower. And since they're going to rename the square, why not call it Concord Square (a la Times Square, which was renamed from Longacre square after the NY Times building)
mandy_CN
New Member
Even if the building may not have the architectural beauty but due its sheer location and size, It will be a defining feature. And mark my words, if they even do a decently good lighting, it will make the city look great ! I mean I hate to see the Aura during the day, but at night, It looks beautiful !This shows up on my Facebook:
A new landmark has arrived with Concord Sky, featuring an exterior animation lighting system for celebrations of all kinds at the heart of Downtown Toronto. Register to learn more.
View attachment 374602
Looks like around 2030 we could be counting down the New Year from Yonge-Dundas Square with a virtual ball drop on the side of this tower. And since they're going to rename the square, why not call it Concord Square (a la Times Square, which was renamed from Longacre square after the NY Times building)
Bjays92
Senior Member
The light feature really has a chance to be a redeeming quality.
Contra
Senior Member
A commonality for what is becoming a "much better at night" intersection of architecture.
TheKingEast
Senior Member
Y’all have too much faith in this developer.
alklay
Senior Member
You probably won't see much of the tower, if any at all, while standing in Yonge Dundas Square anyhow.
Koops65
Senior Member
Here is the view from Y & D Square. You will be able to see the top 1/3 of the tower:
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Blip Noir
New Member
"Let's keep the lights off tonight, babe. And can you put this paper bag over your face?"
Ah, such a compliment to the architecture!
dt_toronto_geek
Superstar
Nope. Just nope. Every building should look great, mid rise to high rise. Tall buildings should excel, no excuses for this not being “an architectural beauty”.
zang
Senior Member
Except that beauty is subjective? Some obviously find this design pleasant. Discounting their opinions means one believes their opinion is the only one that truly matters.
Sometimes, you just have to accept that there will always be something on the skyline that not everyone agrees upon.