kotsy
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2014-06-07 by kotsy.in.toronto, on Flickr
2014-06-07 by kotsy.in.toronto, on Flickr
2014-06-07-02 by kotsy.in.toronto, on FlickrToronto Ryerson Student Learning Centre | 50.59m | 8s | Ryerson University | Zeidler
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LowPolygon
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God i can hardly wait until they tear down that sheet metal HMV shack and put up a real building--like one designed by an architect.
Seeing that design-build carbuncle on Yonge Street, especially beside the imaginative, provocative and visually interesting new building is a real drag.
One day, Toronto will have restrictions in place, rendering it impossible for grifters and hacks to put up this kind of garbage on the main thoroughfares in the city.
alklay
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Unfortunately we have a building just south of the HMV, which is designed by an architect and is actually worse.
LowPolygon
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i know, it's sheet metal row there....
the fact that buildings of this calibre are allowed to go up on major streets in the city is a crime.
Canadian Chocho
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They should just dress the thing with LED lights and other kitschy commercial decor. This is the place to do it.
LowPolygon
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UN Studio has done amazing things with LEDs. i keep hoping they'll do this to the HBC bunker at Yonge and Bloor...
ponyboy
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I love the angled concrete architectural beams, and hope that the glass that goes on the triangle can showcase this rather than covering it up.
kotsy
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Last one before I leave for NYC tomorrow (and OD on snapping photos of Supertalls!)
2014-06-10 by kotsy.in.toronto, on Flickr
2014-06-10 by kotsy.in.toronto, on Flickr
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someMidTowner
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Ooh have fun in NYC! Make sure to post some of your photos in the NYC threads we have in the world section of the Forum.
kotsy
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I most certainly will! I'm realizing now I should've done my research as to what buildings to check out but I guess I can just keep my eyes open and be constantly looking around lol
salsa
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Chrysler building, Rockefeller Center, Empire State Building, Wall St and surrounding areas, Flatiron Building, Brooklyn Bridge, NY Public Library, 5th Ave, 6th Ave, Highline Park. Definitely should look around for others too.
kotsy
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I actually saw/took photos of all of those on my first trip (not including high line). I was thinking more of super talls currently under construction (I think I read there are 16 supertalls under construction atm) or new buildings (can't wait to see One World Trade Center completed!)
mdparker
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Great list; when you're in the "lowers" take time to scout out the Woolworth building... IMO the best high rise structure of the 20th century...
salsa
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Forgot to mention, take the Roosevelt Island Tram for some amazing views.
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