Northern Light
Superstar
I know the ft2, it can support a full-line supermarket, it won't be a Costco, but its bigger than many urban stores.
Toronto Riverside Square | 64.6m | 20s | Streetcar | RAW Design
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I know the ft2, it can support a full-line supermarket, it won't be a Costco, but its bigger than many urban stores.
flonicky
Senior Member
One of the great mysteries of this city is how a company called 'Streetcar' can be totally incapable of building anything that isn't either actively or passively hostile at street level.
Somehow, in a generally bad development, they found a way to be worse. This is the FRONT DOOR. On Queen Street.
If you hate life so much, why don't you get a job where you're not inflicting it on the world?
Somehow, in a generally bad development, they found a way to be worse. This is the FRONT DOOR. On Queen Street.
If you hate life so much, why don't you get a job where you're not inflicting it on the world?
AlbertC
Superstar
The differences between this and 875 Queen East by Harhay further to the east are night and day.
Lenser
Senior Member
Man, that is utterly offensive. A weird fortress mentality.
flonicky
Senior Member
LUVIT!
Senior Member
I don't mind the overall feel to this place. However I do agree that the 'front' entrance looks more like a side entry point.
No celebration of arrival or any protection from the elements.
No celebration of arrival or any protection from the elements.
AlbertC
Superstar
unrealestate
Active Member
A little dramatic. The way this meets the street is actually pretty good. Widened sidewalk looks nice too
Northern Light
Superstar
I don't know......
I think @flonicky had some pretty well evidenced points.
Prominent Spandrel at-grade. (if it can't be window then use brick, bring it back to Queen Street)
Prominent ventilation at-grade (venting is necessary, it does not need to be given this kind of prominence at-grade)
Additional 'Blank wall' lacking any particular charm.
Sure, we've seen worse, but this really is not very good.
flonicky
Senior Member
AlbertC
Superstar
Marginally better at night time!
flonicky
Senior Member
It'll also look a bit better when it's occupied.
But it's never going to feel as good as the two newer buildings over at Logan. The street level on these are great and it's mainly tiny differences that make them work.
But it's never going to feel as good as the two newer buildings over at Logan. The street level on these are great and it's mainly tiny differences that make them work.
flonicky
Senior Member
It was a beautiful morning and the city was buzzing but this square was completely empty because it's a horrible, awful space despite its very prominent location. There was plenty of vehicle traffic, so I guess the driveway works.
rdaner
Senior Member
I would love to see a temporary reflecting pool with some chairs similar to the Luxembourg Gardens. Not expensive!
AlbertC
Superstar
Streetcar really struck out with the design initiatives here!