Toronto Union Station Revitalization | ?m | ?s | City of Toronto | NORR

[DSC]

Comparison with the space before the renovations...agreed that I am curious about how this space originally looked like.when originally completed, and what lighting was used before the arrival of florescent lights.

https://flic.kr/p/7eZ9v6

The good move was changing the column capitals, thus visually raising the ceiling, but the new lights have always been too cold and harsh, and the linearity of the fixtures only acts to make the space feel squat- I agree that cove lighting the higher parts of the ceiling would be better, but I think there are some opportunities to add warm-toned ceiling-mounted spot lighting around the column in the lower sections.
Maybe like this, but with pot lights instead of the recessed lighting:
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Alternatively, I wonder if there was a a missed opportunity to add a colar with upwards-pointing throw lighting at the column capitals? The terrazzo floor is also probably historic, but I think it's too plain, and count have been compartmentalized some more by extending the black terrazzo in some areas between the columns, making it feel less amorphous.

There are LOTS of 'before' and historic photos of VIA concourse WAAAAY back in this thread and on Toronto Archives site. The work done in 2016 (?) was 'historically respectful' - if not inspired!

 

[Willybru21]

The Market opens on the 9th.

 

[Deadpool X]

Some of the lights at Via concourse are cool white while most others are warm white (yellow).

 

[ProjectEnd]

Mods: Is this where we post photos of the south track work? If not, please move. Also, new crane, @interchange42:

 

[interchange42]

Mods: Is this where we post photos of the south track work? If not, please move. Also, new crane, @interchange42:

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You can always check the Cranes thread to see whether the crane is already listed there!

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[trtcttc]

Not sure if it was mentioned but saw hoarding up for Hazikudo and The Source in the market area

 

[Willybru21]

Very last minute, but a place that hosts rotating boutique brands is opening tomorrow in Union Station, it’s a similar concept to Union Spaces. 9 companies will be featured in it tomorrow:

 

[rdaner]

Got there just as they were opening so not really complete but what is there is great! Public art is very impressive.

Pix taken 9 May.

 

[APTA-2048]

Got there just as they were opening so not really complete but what is there is great! Public art is very impressive. View attachment 475634 Pix taken 9 May.View attachment 475635View attachment 475636View attachment 475637View attachment 475638View attachment 475639View attachment 475640View attachment 475641View attachment 475642View attachment 475643

As an artist the flipped image of the bus bothers the hell outta me. It’s really common in art too. You see it all the time. Spend so much time on a nice piece only to show the world you don’t know what side of the road this country drives on.

 

[Willybru21]

Here’s some of my photos from the new extension:

 

[Willybru21]

The area has changed so much since the initial completion in 2018, here are some comparison photos:

 

[DSC]

Now to get Real Estate Services to finally do something about the art work (apparently also called Flux!) that is to commemorate the Walks and Gardens Trust and is supposed to go in the (currently closed) walkway below the 'plaza on Front Street. THIS was 'ready to be installed in 2018!!

MM36.29 - Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds to Real Estate Services for Installation of Public Art at Union Station - by Councillor Lucy Troisi, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie​

Decision Type: ACTIONStatus: AdoptedWard: 28 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale

City Council Decision​

City Council on January 31 and February 1, 2018, adopted the following:

1. City Council increase the approved 2018 Capital Budget for Real Estate Services, on a one-time basis by $385,000 gross, $0 net, from Section 37 from 15 York Street community benefits to be used for the installation of a public art piece at Union Station (Cost Centre CCA 912-08).

Background Information (City Council)​

Member Motion MM36.29
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-112366.pdf
Attachment - Public Art Piece at Union Station
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-112391.pdf

Motions (City Council)​

Motion to Introduce Motion without Notice moved by Councillor Lucy Troisi (Carried)
That Councillor Lucy Troisi be permitted to add to the agenda of today's meeting an urgent Motion without Notice concerning:

Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds to Real Estate Services for Installation of Public Art at Union Station

Reason for Urgency:

This Motion is urgent as design has been finalized and installation is scheduled to commence in Spring 2018.
Motion to Adopt Item (Carried)
See: https://www.lab-au.com/flux

 

[rdaner]

Amani Pasta has expanded seating.

 

[DSC]

Now to get Real Estate Services to finally do something about the art work (apparently also called Flux!) that is to commemorate the Walks and Gardens Trust and is supposed to go in the (currently closed) walkway below the 'plaza on Front Street. THIS was 'ready to be installed in 2018!!

MM36.29 - Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds to Real Estate Services for Installation of Public Art at Union Station - by Councillor Lucy Troisi, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie​

Decision Type: ACTIONStatus: AdoptedWard: 28 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale

City Council Decision​

City Council on January 31 and February 1, 2018, adopted the following:

1. City Council increase the approved 2018 Capital Budget for Real Estate Services, on a one-time basis by $385,000 gross, $0 net, from Section 37 from 15 York Street community benefits to be used for the installation of a public art piece at Union Station (Cost Centre CCA 912-08).

Background Information (City Council)​

Member Motion MM36.29
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-112366.pdf
Attachment - Public Art Piece at Union Station
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-112391.pdf

Motions (City Council)​

Motion to Introduce Motion without Notice moved by Councillor Lucy Troisi (Carried)
That Councillor Lucy Troisi be permitted to add to the agenda of today's meeting an urgent Motion without Notice concerning:

Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds to Real Estate Services for Installation of Public Art at Union Station

Reason for Urgency:

This Motion is urgent as design has been finalized and installation is scheduled to commence in Spring 2018.
Motion to Adopt Item (Carried)
See: https://www.lab-au.com/flux

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I have now got an update from Councillor Malik's office. The problem is that the artwork (Flux) has microchips and the particular chip the designers used in 2018 is no longer available so they are working on a replacement. There are still hopes for a 2023 installation!

 

[WillTo]

I want a GO bus. Which way do I go?