Toronto L-Tower | 204.82m | 58s | Cityzen | Daniel Libeskind

[mburrrrr]

Yes, the L-Tower BMU collapsed about 8 (??) years go and caused considerable damage to the building. I think it was replaced but is still clearly not working. The windows look FILTHY.

July 10, 2021 only 3 years ago tomorrow.

No injuries after service crane on top of downtown Toronto building collapses

No one was injured after a service crane on the roof of a downtown Toronto building collapsed Saturday afternoon.

www.ctvnews.ca

 

[Bibi L]

July 10, 2021 only 3 years ago tomorrow.

No injuries after service crane on top of downtown Toronto building collapses

No one was injured after a service crane on the roof of a downtown Toronto building collapsed Saturday afternoon.

www.ctvnews.ca

Why did I think it happened much before that? I guess because it was replaced by the BMU in 2018 and mixed them up?

 

[mburrrrr]

Sun dog - circular halo Wiki

Atmospheric optical phenomena like halos were part of weather lore, which was an empiricalmeans of weather forecasting before meteorology was developed. They often do indicate that rain will fall within the next 24 hours, since the cirrostratus clouds that cause them can signify an approaching frontal system

 

[DSC]

15 pictures.
Not a job for me but it makes for interesting pictures.
I was talking to another window washer on the street and he had the same opinion. Interesting that the gear is so expensive. $500, $500, $500 for every item on the belt and ropes probably $2,000.

A little sun dog.
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A team effort.
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I assume the cladding was not designed for this but it seems to work.
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GoPro and foot wedge equipped. They must be filming for their portfolio.
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I wonder if or when this BMU will ever be used.
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A bonus shot. First time I’ve seen the “dirty” chain in use. Maybe they’ll clean this next.

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Until the north side…

Is this scaffolding there for these window guys or is it to do with their "repairs' to the extending arm or ???

 

[Bibi L]

Is this scaffolding there for these window guys or is it to do with their "repairs' to the extending arm or ???

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Reminds me of the scaffolding they did for Monde’s BMU?

 

[mburrrrr]

Is this scaffolding there for these window guys or is it to do with their "repairs' to the extending arm or ???

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I think it has been there for (2-6?) months so I would guess repairs.

 

[denfromoakvillemilton]

Almost 20 years old...

 

[DSC]

Almost 20 years old...

Not really... (Wiki)

The L Tower (also known as the Libeskind Tower) is a residential skyscraper in Toronto, Ontario, Canada designed by architect Daniel Libeskind. The project, which broke ground in mid-October 2009, saw many delays. One cause for delay was a stop-work order caused by safety concerns about the crane at the top of the building. The crane was also considered an eyesore for many residents.[7][8][9] Despite the cranes (which were removed by May 2016 and September 2018 respectively), the building still won the eighth place Emporis Skyscraper Award in 2017.[10][11]

 

[Bibi L]

The west side looks finished. They also recently completed the east side. Now it’s just the north and south sides.

Attempted at using DaVinci Resolve’s tracking feature. Waited long enough for the render so I didn’t bother to do it again.

 

[denfromoakvillemilton]

Not really... (Wiki)

The L Tower (also known as the Libeskind Tower) is a residential skyscraper in Toronto, Ontario, Canada designed by architect Daniel Libeskind. The project, which broke ground in mid-October 2009, saw many delays. One cause for delay was a stop-work order caused by safety concerns about the crane at the top of the building. The crane was also considered an eyesore for many residents.[7][8][9] Despite the cranes (which were removed by May 2016 and September 2018 respectively), the building still won the eighth place Emporis Skyscraper Award in 2017.[10][11]

Thanks! Should have said 15 haha.

 

[Bibi L]

Thanks! Should have said 15 haha.

You could say it’s 15, but that’s only when it broke ground. Usually when we refer to buildings ages, we refer to the date they opened. Take a look at TD Canada Trust Tower, it was proposed 1986, it started construction 1987, and finished 1990. When we say its age, we say it was built in 1990, rather than 1986 or 1987.

Another nearby building, 25 The Esplanade. Proposed 1986, broke ground 1986, topped out 1988, fully opened 1989. Some sources say 1988 while others say 1989.

 

[Bibi L]

I don’t think they finished the east windows, they just finished the southern most windows for the east side. Now they have moved the ropes closer to the centre of the east side.

 

[mburrrrr]

I can’t do it.
East side

A little green roof north side. Dropping lines to the west side?

The curve is so cool.

3 sided view.

 

[bmw007]

Glad to see the windows finally get cleaned at 10 year anniversary... I guess "better late than never"
Wonder if there are significant cost difference to hire these professionals (from Dubai?) vs. other folks using BMU
as the condo management board have been struggling with BMU for years...

 

[DSC]

Glad to see the windows finally get cleaned at 10 year anniversary... I guess "better late than never"
Wonder if there are significant cost difference to hire these professionals (from Dubai?) vs. other folks using BMU
as the condo management board have been struggling with BMU for years...

I assume they COULD not use BMU because it has still not been repaired/replaced - using people on ropes and bosuns chairs was thus the only option. I assume the developer's insurance company is paying what must be a large cost.