Toronto The Residences of 488 University Avenue | 206.95m | 55s | Amexon | Core Architects

[Contra]

Not to mention ESB was built as a new tower, not on top of a still operating tower...that's not even CLOSE to the same.

 

[ballfire]

So ... the important questions is when will occupancy take place?

Last word was Jan 2019 ...

 

[Contra]

That seems quite unlikely given they've only just started on the tower.

 

[Towered]

They're working on the second level of the tower. I'll try to get a pic.

 

[ballfire]

That seems quite unlikely given they've only just started on the tower.

Seems very unlikey to get Jan 2019 occupancy ... it'll be pushed out yet again ...

 

[ssiguy2]

They're working on the second level of the tower. I'll try to get a pic.

Please don't, I just had breakfast and I don't want to toss it back up.

 

[ChesterCopperpot]

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[ssiguy2]

I'm sorry but this is a dreadful looking structure and certainly Toronto has its fair share but this is on Toronto most beautiful street so it's a monstrosity that sticks out.

 

[TheKingEast]

I'm sorry but this is a dreadful looking structure and certainly Toronto has it's fair share but this is on Toronto most beautiful street so it's a monstrosity that sticks out.

Dreadful? Monstrosity? At this stage? Think you’re being just a tad dramatic

 

[someMidTowner]

I'm sorry but this is a dreadful looking structure and certainly Toronto has it's fair share but this is on Toronto most beautiful street so it's a monstrosity that sticks out.

I'm just curious as to why in the world you think YC Condos is better looking than this?

 

[AlvinofDiaspar]

Besides, the intensification of University Avenue is well at hand - with Residences at RCMI (which I am sure you are aware of), this no longer "sticks out" because the former has already established the trend. That's not to mention the rezoning across the street, plus Artist Alley just a short distance away.

AoD

 

[ptbotrmpfn]

I'm just curious as to why in the world you think YC Condos is better looking than this?

U don’t
Have to justify your personal taste

 

[DSC]

U don’t
Have to justify your personal taste

No, you don't have to justify your tastes but if you have reasons for a particular preference it is always interesting to know what they are. If someone - particularly someone I do not know or whose qualifications are unknown - says "I like X" my first reaction is "Who cares?". If you say I like X because it has q and y but not z" I am much more inclined to think about it and your views may convince me.

 

[cd concept]

Some on these guys have a point when it comes to the podiums or towers that are being drafted up. Most of the time the original design is often better than the final one. What's with the changes they always cheapen out with a worse design and cheaper materials ! The more bold and simple the design is the more it presents itself better from near and far !

 

[Canadian Chocho]

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