smably
Senior Member
Big floorplates:
But TIL:
But TIL:
Toronto Q Tower | 197.4m | 59s | Lifetime | Wallman Architects
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Towered
Superstar
Wallman redeemed? This is a fairly thoughtful design...until the Cheapening™ inevitably occurs.
Kenojuak
Active Member
There seems to be a trend of shitting on Wallman in this forum, but I think they have done a lot of good work (link to portfolio: https://wallmanarchitects.com/#portfolio). I think 10 York and X2 turned out particularly well.
I think their less attractive projects are the bulky, massive chunkers driven by planning and density maximization -- hard for anyone to make those look good -- whereas their best projects are tall, slim point towers. This project has two of the latter over a restrained podium. There is some reason for optimism.
AlbertC
Superstar
I find 365 Church to be the worst project in Wallman's portfolio, while Minto30Roe, Bisha and Beacon are around the subpar to mediocre mark due the execution on the finished product. With that said, there are some other definitely positive projects like Lumiere, Tableau, and the Yorkville.
For the design here, I do like the reddish-bronze tones which reminds me of their Yorkville building, which should certainly stand out among the South Core skyline cluster.
For the design here, I do like the reddish-bronze tones which reminds me of their Yorkville building, which should certainly stand out among the South Core skyline cluster.
AlvinofDiaspar
Moderator
Don't forget 300 Front. They can do good work - but I find the quality of their output varying a lot more than their sister firm aA.
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Stec
Active Member
OMG is that COLOUR I see!?!? This will really stand out amongst all that blue glass, very thoughtful design all around. Love it.
BubbleTea
Active Member
I am slightly convinced that everytime architects put out a good design, they look at UT's reaction, if it's good, they cheapen it just as revenge for when we criticise their project. So if we should act disinterested, maybe that's what it takes for a good design to be built!
On a serious note, the colour palette is pretty nice, might've prefered the shorter building to have the bronze on the long side, but it looks pretty nice. Can't wait to see what the Cheapened Version is going to be.
On a serious note, the colour palette is pretty nice, might've prefered the shorter building to have the bronze on the long side, but it looks pretty nice. Can't wait to see what the Cheapened Version is going to be.
ADRM
Senior Member
Their selected horrible projects are also all for developers that have a penchant for delivering exactly that: Tridel (300 Front); Menkes (365 Church, though Menkes has done some good with Harbour Plaza and Fleur); Lifetime (Bisha); Minto30Roe (Minto).
Dustin William
Active Member
I'm liking the looks of the ground level a lot! Looks highly designed. Liking the tones and 'fins' happening at the roof. Hope it has some sort of illumination up there!
Photo Credit: Wallman / City of Toronto
Photo Credit: Wallman / City of Toronto
ushahid
Senior Member
beautiful design! dont know if it will remain that way once approved and built.
EDIT= and with lifetime involved, i hope that bronze color doesnot end up like whitehaus. Diamond corp is our only hope.
EDIT= and with lifetime involved, i hope that bronze color doesnot end up like whitehaus. Diamond corp is our only hope.
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condovo
Senior Member
I'd be happy if the floorplates/bulk decreased and the height increased. Otherwise, this looks promising.
cd concept
Senior Member
Wow I can't believe it ! Part of this facade has some red tone colours in it and the window frame look the same like Nobu Residence tower which is a bonus. But in the end it will blue,green or black and white !
MisterF
Senior Member
I'm a fan of the bronze too. An island of colour in a sea of blue.
christiesplits
Senior Member
Yes, great to finally see some colour in that sterile sea of blue.
44 North
Senior Member
Love bronze. A welcome reprieve, out of the blue.