Tyrang
Active Member
I think he is talking about this one?
I personally like the design now - it is visually quite different from other towers, which Toronto does need.
Toronto Concord Sky | 300.2m | 85s | Concord Adex | Kohn Pedersen Fox
- Thread starter greenleaf
- Start date
I personally like the design now - it is visually quite different from other towers, which Toronto does need.
OpenClosed
Active Member
I think that’s what he was referring to, this project used to be called “ysl residences” but I didn’t know if there was some other design I never heard of. Side note but: I used to really hate the new design but I’ve learned to like it more and more overtime, admittedly it’s a bit wide and will look just a bit jarring on the skyline but it’s much better than the “ysl residences” era design
(imo)
UtakataNoAnnex
Superstar
I believe that proposal was near the same height as Pinnacle One is planned for now. So we really didn't lose our tallest supertall per say...it just got moved further down the street.
OpenClosed
Active Member
There was a two meter height difference between ysl and pinnacle one, so we actually got the taller one
isaidso
Senior Member
The original was spectacular and would have done wonders for that intersection; especially after that clunker went up to its northwest (AURA). When YSL got VE'd to the current design most of my interest evaporated. Too early to tell if this will turn out OK, but it certainly won't be the showstopper YSL promised to be,
C-mac
Senior Member
Especially since Concord Adex is involved.
Tyrang
Active Member
I also think the original one is an amazing design, just think that the current Concord Sky is good and still gonna do a lot for Toronto, since it is a visible departure from most of the other towers.
And I like Aura... idk maybe I have low standard.
C-mac
Senior Member
I think Aura is nice at night, but not great during the day.
OpenClosed
Active Member
Aura looks great imo, the slant at the top is a very good feature and it’s more unique than most buildings in Toronto, but it’s not that nice during the day time
KAR246
Active Member
January 31st photos. It's really starting to make its presence felt.
Johnny Au
Superstar
February 1, 2025:
ndawgg
Active Member
Some quick snaps before leaving for work yesterday:
C-mac
Senior Member
When this is complete, it's going to block your view big time....lol.
Tyrang
Active Member
I mean, the current three tallest buildings in Toronto will be covered by Concord Sky, maybe Scotia Back Plaza will still be in the picture and it is the most interesting looking one out of the three. CN Tower will be there. View will still be pretty nice I think.
Rascacielo
Senior Member
It goes to show that the shape of the building is not everything. Aura is ruined by poor execution and cost-cutting measures - the visible ‘seams’ on the crown being the most egregious example. The lighting is its redeeming feature, but who knows whether they’ll replace it as more lights burn out.