ganjavih
Senior Member
I agree, we're getting green-glassed to death. While it's better than the grey concrete look that dominated Toronto for decades, how about trying brick, stone, or steel?
I agree, we're getting green-glassed to death. While it's better than the grey concrete look that dominated Toronto for decades, how about trying brick, stone, or steel?
what is it that drives this kind of corporate "mind meld" or lemming like behaviour?.
green glass in and of itself doesnt offend me... it can be a striking contrast colour when used in the right context. its when you get large groupings of buildings all made out of the exact same material that they end up looking very dull and lifeless. here's looking forward to the next trend in highrise design! Mixed materials... anyone.... please!
the ubiquity of this colour is rather irksome at this point. i am curious. what is it that drives this kind of corporate "mind meld" or lemming like behaviour? is it simply a matter of economics--ie is green glass simply the most economical to purchase in large amounts? conformity/conservatism amongst architects/developers? design 'trendiness'? the dreaded "generalized mediocrity" that haunts the dreams of those who imagine Toronto to be a place where originality and brilliance might be rewarded? all of the above?