Toronto Origami Lofts Condos | 22.55m | 7s | Symmetry | Teeple Architects

[grey]

This is hot as hell.

 

[greenleaf]

More interesting than this?

Thank you Symmetry, thank you Teeple.

I am really looking forward to seeing this done.

 

[innsertnamehere]

this will sell out in 15 minutes, just because of the design. everyone wants to own an icon!

 

[Ramako]

I guess I'm the only one that thinks this is a jumbled mess.

 

[Redlom]

I guess I'm the only one that thinks this is a jumbled mess.

Yes

 

[Urban Shocker]

I guess I'm the only one that thinks this is a jumbled mess.

No.

 

[AlbertC]

New revised rendering from Symmetry Developments on Twitter:



http://www.flickr.com/photos/roxxstarr/7611635046/

 

[symmetrydev]

A few other perspectives

 

[Miscreant]

I like it..the siding is a bit backyard shed for me. But I could come to like it, depending on execution.

 

[symmetrydev]

I like it..the siding is a bit backyard shed for me. But I could come to like it, depending on execution.

"Backyard shed"? That's zinc. The application and look will be similar to Teeple's Sherbourne Pavilion. Here's a shot I took of SP a few days ago

Worth a visit to see in person.

 

[Miscreant]

Perhaps the (coloured) rendering or actual building would come across differently, but to my eye the siding in that rendering, largely because of its pattern/texture, looks like a $199 Crappy Tire backyard shed.

But note that not even that point says anything about whether that's bad. Although I happen to think it probably would be.

 

[jje1000]

Still firm in my opinion that the rectangular penthouse at the top should have been an extension of the angled zinc portion.

 

[symmetrydev]

Still firm in my opinion that the rectangular penthouse at the top should have been an extension of the angled zinc portion.

jje1000: Ask and ye shall receive

As you can see, it doesn't work - the glass crown provides a contrast in materiality required to really appreciate the maneuvers and form of the zinc.

 

[symmetrydev]

Perhaps the (coloured) rendering or actual building would come across differently, but to my eye the siding in that rendering, largely because of its pattern/texture, looks like a $199 Crappy Tire backyard shed.

But note that not even that point says anything about whether that's bad. Although I happen to think it probably would be.

There is a colored rendering posted on this page by AlbertC. And if you think the Sherbourne Pavilion zinc looks like $199 shed siding then I'd suggest an in-person viewing. It's a gorgeous material.

 

[Xray_Crystal_Junkie]

This detailed walk-through of the design process you've provided us with is very interesting! Thanks a bunch.

Beautifully designed building too, I hope it lives up to its virtual self.