khris
Senior Member
very very nice close up pics, there seems to be a triangular texture underneath the layer of glass
That was the plan. It's fritted glass.
Toronto First Canadian Place Rejuvenation | 298.08m | 72s | Brookfield | MdeAS Architects
That was the plan. It's fritted glass.
OldManKensey
Active Member
Nope - most of the floors will be re-clad by means of a large, two-story moving platform that will work its way down the building. The scaffolidng will only cover the bottom floors. You can get an idea of how the platforms will work by watching the animated video that is available here: http://www.redefiningfirst.com/Overview/Vision.aspx
Peepers
Banned
Actually I think what we see being erected is the construction elevator and it WILL go all the way to the top of the tower according to the animation.
EnviroTO
Senior Member
I'm most interested in seeing the first corner pieces installed since it is those pieces that will change the look of First Canadian Place the most.
I agree that they are building the construction elevators. They have taken two strips of marble off in order to give them a way to anchor the elevator to the wall. Construction personnel will use the elevator to access the moving platforms since the building is already in use and accessing the platforms through tenants space would not work.
I agree that they are building the construction elevators. They have taken two strips of marble off in order to give them a way to anchor the elevator to the wall. Construction personnel will use the elevator to access the moving platforms since the building is already in use and accessing the platforms through tenants space would not work.
caltrane74
Senior Member
by me
3Dementia
Senior Member
Cal's developing a keen eye for more than the ladies! Or put differently... wow! awesome shot! super keen and far out (that outa span the generations).
Love the new yellow cladding.
P.S. I believe the geometric frits are hexagons (six triangles welded at the head).
Love the new yellow cladding.
P.S. I believe the geometric frits are hexagons (six triangles welded at the head).
Last edited:
Oliver Tweed
Active Member
Juan_Lennon416
Senior Member
Depending on the workers, the weather, and other factors, the project could finish faster than scheduled
Dan416
Senior Member
Or slower.
steveve
Senior Member
cool... this FCP re-clad is in full swing, cool to see all the mess
TheProfessor
Active Member
I'm a little bit surprised that this project has received so little attention from the media. I have many friends and family who work in the core and none of them have any clue that this is going on. Considering the impact it will hopefully have on the skyline I would've thought it be bigger news.
steveve
Senior Member
FCP looking very yucky in the skyline
Photo by Chinatownchef on Flickr:
Lets hope the wait will be worth it
Photo by Chinatownchef on Flickr:
Lets hope the wait will be worth it
casaguy
Senior Member
Well, there would be endless, breathless, 24hr breaking news coverage of it on the Geek Channel.
I think we keep forgetting that not everyone gets excited by this stuff like us.
That's what makes UT so special.
Last edited:
MetroMan
Senior Member
FCP looking very yucky in the skyline
Photo by Chinatownchef on Flickr:
Lets hope the wait will be worth it
It would be cool to see it all yellow
A raw FCP before being reborn with its glimmering new skin.
gei
Active Member
It's gonna be a rough year or two for people who make a living out of taking skyline shots of Toronto... with FCP being undressed. I think everyone should take a 2 year hiatus.