Toronto The Hive: Lofts on The Queensway | 21.03m | 6s | Symmetry | Teeple Architects

[innsertnamehere]

Also, is there a specific reason you went wit steel instead of concrete?

Thanks for the answers! Always interesting to talk directly to the developer.

 

[kram74]

 

[jje1000]

That extra-tall space on the ground floor will be quite the spectacle.

 

[amontuno]

Also, is there a specific reason you went wit steel instead of concrete?

Thanks for the answers! Always interesting to talk directly to the developer.

I'm buying one of the units, and the developer forwarded me this article a while ago:

http://urbantoronto.ca/news/2013/09/hive-grows-queensway

... the floors of the steel structure along with some ground level walls are created through pre-fabricated concrete panels, poured elsewhere but assembled on-site. The method creates less disruption as cement mixing trucks are not required; dry deliveries on flat-bed trucks are accomplished more quietly and efficiently. The method uses less material total to create a greener building at the same time.

 

[symmetrydev]

I'm buying one of the units, and the developer forwarded me this article a while ago:

http://urbantoronto.ca/news/2013/09/hive-grows-queensway

Thanks amontuno (one of our favorite purchasers at this project!). Hadn't checked this thread for a bit.

Yes, the ubantoronto story answers the pre-cast + steel vs poured in place question perfectly.
There is a lot of co-ordination required for the pre-cast slabs and the manufacturers aren't as flexible in their schedule so it can be a challenge
but this is offset by the efficiencies achieved by the off-site fabrication and speedy assembly.

We have the retail curtain wall up as well as windows for floors 2 + 3. Floors 4,5 and 6 should be in place by year's end.
Very pleased with how the exterior has turned out to-date. Photo updates to follow by next week hopefully.

 

[symmetrydev]

Thanks amontuno (one of our favorite purchasers at this project!). Hadn't checked this thread for a bit.

Yes, the ubantoronto story answers the pre-cast + steel vs poured in place question perfectly.
There is a lot of co-ordination required for the pre-cast slabs and the manufacturers aren't as flexible in their schedule so it can be a challenge
but this is offset by the efficiencies achieved by the off-site fabrication and speedy assembly.

We have the retail curtain wall up as well as windows for floors 2 + 3. Floors 4,5 and 6 should be in place by year's end.
Very pleased with how the exterior has turned out to-date. Photo updates to follow by next week hopefully.

Here's a shot of the South facade from last Saturday.

 

[Roy G Biv]

Are the parking stackers in?

 

[SP!RE]

Not used to seeing precast slab construction, so it's a nice change. I love Teeple's work. Thanks for the updates!

 

[symmetrydev]

Are the parking stackers in?

3 of the interior stackers are close to being completed. I'll post images once these are ready. We expect to have all 6 triple stackers operational by mid Jan.

 

[symmetrydev]

Not used to seeing precast slab construction, so it's a nice change. I love Teeple's work. Thanks for the updates!

Thanks!

Here are some more exterior shots from today.

 

[TheKingEast]

This thing looks so cool.

 

[kram74]

 

[amontuno]

Thanks Symmetry! It's a project that's easy to get excited about.

Passed by the site this evening. Earlier, I was reserving judgement on the white spandrel with the black frames. Now that it's almost fully installed, I really like it - reminds me of traditional plaster and wood wall construction from Japan:

(personal photo from Kyoto Palace)

The diagonal cross bracing in the steel frame is really quite interesting too - quite energetic with the seemingly-random angles. However - this will be concealed with the zinc cladding, correct?

 

[Edward]

Seems such a waste to not go higher on the Queensway.

 

[symmetrydev]

Thanks for the kind words, amontuno! Excellent reference photo as well.

Once the cladding goes up, the frame/spandrel contrast will look even more appealing. The cross-bracing will indeed be covered by the cladding.
It's incredibly eye-catching as is, so I will miss it, but I'm excited to see the cladding installed. Installation on the east wall begins Monday (weather permitting).