Toronto The Berczy | 41.76m | 13s | Concert | Arcadis

[junctionist]

This project cannot be said to be a disaster, but this corner should have gotten something a lot more sophisticated given its prominence. The podium is the most attractive part of the building, but it doesn't even fit in with the traditional streetscape on Front Street in spite of making an effort. It doesn't match the roofline of the neighbouring blocks on Front Street, which have mansard roofs. The brick facade looks neither modern nor traditional, and doesn't even make references to the architectural traditions of the area.

 

[urbandreamer]

It's kinda what they're doing to Gastown & DES Vancouver: ruining it with bad architecture (a few gems to be sure, but mostly junk like this project.)

We need Alison Brook's approach here: aka massive "respect" for local culture and context. (Hey, she's from Toronto afterall.)

 

[Granny]

These units will have a great view of the CN Tower, along with a romantic view of a character filled Scott Lane.
Ok. So it's not Paris, with the Eiffel Tower. I'm just trying to imagine how a real estate agent would describe it.

 

[AndreaPalladio]

I've been noticing in the mornings that the spandrel is just as reflective as the glass, so if you are looking at it from the side, you can't tell what's window and what's not.

 

[400WellingtonGuy]

Maybe the Condo Board can hire some out of work auto detailers to wax up them panels twice a year!

 

[junctionist]

These units will have a great view of the CN Tower, along with a romantic view of a character filled Scott Lane.
Ok. So it's not Paris, with the Eiffel Tower. I'm just trying to imagine how a real estate agent would describe it.

It may not be Paris, but I'd never consider the CN Tower to be any lesser a tower than the Eiffel Tower.

 

[bleu]

It may not be Paris, but I'd never consider the CN Tower to be any lesser a tower than the Eiffel Tower.

of course, as you are from Toronto.
Outside Canada, the CN tower is a much lower recognition than Eiffel tower. Probably similar to the Space Needle in Seattle.

 

[vz64]

of course, as you are from Toronto.
Outside Canada, the CN tower is a much lower recognition than Eiffel tower. Probably similar to the Space Needle in Seattle.

Incorrect. CN Tower was the tallest structure in the world for quite a while, so it might not be as recognized as Eiffel tower, it is definitely more known than Space Needle. When I was coming to Toronto in 1992, I knew about CN tower, but had no idea what Space Needle was.

 

[TOCondoGarden]

haha the CN Tower has been a big deal for a long time...and yes, even outside our tiny, backwoods town called Toronto

 

[junctionist]

It's not just that I'm from Toronto, but the CN Tower was the tallest tower in the world for decades. It has an iconic design like the Eiffel Tower as well.

 

[Atlantis]

Took a walk around this afternoon and snapped some shots. I want to wait until it's all finished to see exactly how I feel about the transition between the cladding.

 

[DSC]

I want to wait until it's all finished to see exactly how I feel about the transition between the cladding.

I agree with you but it's very un-UT to wait to see the final product before having a pro or con hissy fit. (So far I think I am liking it but ...)

 

[junctionist]

Often, you can tell how it's going to turn out before it's completed based on the rendering and cladding that's already installed. But some designs confound this approach, especially if they have many disparate elements which have to come together, like Trump.

 

[maxcity]

Having walked by this today, I have to say that the top does not look as garishly awful as it does in the pictures posted. Silver lining?

 

[kweku]

Having walked by this today, I have to say that the top does not look as garishly awful as it does in the pictures posted. Silver lining?

I sincerely think this building could have been one of the best in recent years if they had incorporated the brown brick in the upper areas as well. I am not sure if they can still do so now but the design really missed brown ascents in the glass areas.