Indeed it is! This is like an apology for the demolition of the Yonge Street arcade...
Are you saying the roof itself seems like more of an annoyance? If that's what you mean, I'd have to disagree. It seems poised to become one of the most iconic/photographed "public" spaces in the city. I say "public" because, although this is a private development, it's open to the public as opposed to specific office buildings etc.
Yeah but if water or snow fly in every time it's bad weather outside, it's going to be annoying. Less annoying than being outside, but potentially more annoying than intended and planned due to the gaps as the previous poster mentioned.
Sure it will be well photographed, but a roof that doesn't keep the weather out is still going to be an annoyance.
Well I mean, are you annoyed at your Umbrella when it's raining outside?
. I think the intent here was clearly to mesh indoor with outdoor while providing some level of coverage for pedestrians. Personally, I think it's a refreshing change. But there is always the Eaton Centre just down the road for people who want more of an indoor-only shop haha. Just as bad weather creates a less than ideal pedestrian experience wherever you go outside, so too will it be a lovely experience when it's nice out, IMO.