Toronto IMMIX | 131.06m | 38s | QuadReal | a—A

[Alex L]

Seeing it now, I think they should have widened the sidewalk in front of the Yonge Street frontage. Basically pushed the podium west 20 ft or so, aligned with the back wall of the relocated tower. and even with the condo building above. It could have been patio space in the summer. Or simply a benefit to pedestrians. A place to appreciate the 1870s tower. Missed opportunity maybe. Those attachments to the clock tower seem unnecessary. Even faux 1870s frontage would have been nice looking.

 

[Benito]

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[DarwinP]

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Would’ve preferred red brick instead of grey. I guess Aa didn’t want to make it look similar to Tea House but red brick would‘ve looked better.

 

[ProjectEnd]

As much as I love aA, Sami's podium was waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay better...

 

[SilverSable]

Would’ve preferred red brick instead of grey. I guess Aa didn’t want to make it look similar to Tea House but red brick would‘ve looked better.

Agreed, read brink brings more personality to the building, but we know Toronto loves grey…

 

[egotrippin]

As much as I love aA, Sami's podium was waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay better...

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Its relationship to the old firehall tower is much better too, it's pulled back respectfully giving you a nice sightline. The current iteration all but buries it from most angles, albeit I assume that's less on aA but rather the developer.

 

[jozl]

I agree ProjectEnd, the first proposal is much better. The clock tower looks cramped. It should stand out more.

 

[UtakataNoAnnex]

I also liked Halo name better. The current one sounds like a pharmaceutical start-up with no relation to the same tower. /sigh

 

[AlbertC]

I also liked Halo name better. The current one sounds like a pharmaceutical start-up with no relation to the same tower. /sigh

IMMIX, warning: may induce contemplation and a sense of "what could have been" over Toronto development potential...

 

[Rascacielo]

Anyone knows the reason for the change of name? I don't see how Immix could sound more appealing than Halo, so there must be other reasons. Perhaps Beyonce threatened to sue for copyright infringement?

Edit: I know this is one of the projects taken over from Cresford when they became insolvent. Was the new developer (Concord Adex?) legally barred from using the old name? Or did they just want to have a new start with a new (nonsensical) brand?

 

[ProjectEnd]

QuadReal purchased this project. Concord got Clover & YSL and Pemberton got Yorkville.

 

[UtakataNoAnnex]

...exchanging ownership explains why they changed the name. It doesn't explain why they chose that name. >.<

 

[Benito]

Today.

 

[rdaner]

Photo taken 11 May.

 

[Benito]

Today.