Toronto St Lawrence Market North | 25.3m | 5s | City of Toronto | Rogers Stirk Harbour

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I'm gonna guess it's been grown on some kind of jute/hemp mesh due to the sloping of the roof, or something else flexible and biodegradable that will hold it in place long enough to take root in whatever substrate they may have put down.

See: https://www.permagard.co.uk/advice/green-roof-construction

 

[mburrrrr]

Comparing green roofs and cladding. (63 Front St E, The Berczy)

So what are the death spikes for? It can’t be another layer. Another safety rail.

 

[Rascacielo]

Today. Green roof (east block only so far) from the ground

 

[DSC]

I assume this is for the rest of the green roof.

Jarvis St from Front St E to King St E​

Id:R6850100

Closure Type:Hazard

Time Frameaily

From:July 16, 2023

Until:July 16, 2023

Hours:7:00 am to 7:00 pm

Severity Impact:Major

Road Class:Major Arterial

District:Toronto and East York

Contractor:Modern Crane

Description:Toronto-TMC: Occupying north and southbound lane due to crane hoisting material

 

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[daptive]

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So much for “can’t see the green roof from the ground”. Love the look of it, hope it truly offers the promise returns ie cooling effect!

 

[CanadianNational]

For me, this has gone from what might have been a slick bit of modernism to a quirky little thing. Its detailing and textures, its curious colours against the grey (the orange, the blue and green of the roof) and its moderate scale all work unexpectedly together. In a good way. For its size, it's always got something to reveal.

 

[jxmith_]

For me, this has gone from what might have been a slick bit of modernism to a quirky little thing. Its detailing and textures, its curious colours against the grey (the orange, the blue and green of the roof) and its moderate scale all work unexpectedly together. In a good way. For its size, it's always got something to reveal.

It’s not as dramatic as OCAD, but like that build I feel like it’s gonna be fine once it’s open and used. I think the orange fins will weather, and/or end up with ads or art plastic wrapped on at some point.

 

[limer]

Green and orange compliment each other well, but I can't look at the building from the east/west and not see this

 

[mburrrrr]

 

[richsherb]

Here's a closer look at what I believe is called, Palmer's Sedum. It'll be a whole new look up there come autumn, not that I'm trying to rush things...

 

[rdaner]

That looks great! Almost worth the wait for it to open. Almost!

 

[Northern Light]

Here's a closer look at what I believe is called, Palmer's Sedum. It'll be a whole new look up there come autumn, not that I'm trying to rush things...

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Sedums aren't my area of expertise by a longshot, but I thought Palmer was only hardy to USDA zone 8 (up to 11) which is to say it would not like Toronto's winters.

 

[DensityDan]

This sounds whack but it kind of reminds of teletubbies. The futurism combined with these perfectly manicured green "hills". I'm not sure I'll ever be able to unsee it.

 

[AlvinofDiaspar]

This sounds whack but it kind of reminds of teletubbies. The futurism combined with these perfectly manicured green "hills". I'm not sure I'll ever be able to unsee it.

Well, the design firm is British.

AoD