Pinnacle also has clad columns. Looks much better.
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U of T: Leslie L. Dan Pharmacy Building (Foster and Partners)
ganjavih
Senior Member
Yeah, I don't get this whole exposed concrete columns thing that has infected contemporary architecture. It's so hideous but seems to be so acceptable.
Observer Walt
Senior Member
My opinion may be in the minority, but I generally like this building. I like how it's aligned with regard to the Tanz Building, as mentioned in the article above. The glass seems to echo the Hydro Building across the street, at least during daylight hours. In addition, I think this building is in a location, immediately adjacent to the Ontario Legislature, where a lower-key building is appropriate. You don't want something overshadowing the Legislature building or appearing to be in competition with it for attention. I find the building to be respectful of its surroundings, fitting in quite nicely. I also like the colors at night; unfortunately I don't find myself in that neighbourhood very often after dark.
I don't like the concrete columns. I don't know if the lack of cladding was a design decision by the architects (if so, a poorly advised one), or if it was a cost-cutting measure.
Overall, this building is one of the better ones recently constructed in the city IMO.
I don't like the concrete columns. I don't know if the lack of cladding was a design decision by the architects (if so, a poorly advised one), or if it was a cost-cutting measure.
Overall, this building is one of the better ones recently constructed in the city IMO.
Epi
Active Member
This is a great building. You have to remember... this is part of a university campus, it isn't exactly a $500 million 5-star hotel. Look at it in it's context.
The inside teaching and lab facilities are far nicer than almost every other building at UofT aside from the biotechnology building next door.
The inside teaching and lab facilities are far nicer than almost every other building at UofT aside from the biotechnology building next door.
scarberiankhatru
Senior Member
"I think this building is in a location, immediately adjacent to the Ontario Legislature, where a lower-key building is appropriate."
Aside from the Legislature, what would a huge ugly box on stilts with polka dot windows be lower key than?
Aside from the Legislature, what would a huge ugly box on stilts with polka dot windows be lower key than?
adma
Superstar
Well, as I've said in the past, it's like a Ben-Day version of Kinoshita's 80s ROM aesthetic...
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kingwilson
Guest
I love this building... it seems to go very well with the biotech building next door (esp. at night) and the mars building kitty-corner. however, while the bio bulding sparkles, this one has a conservative elegance. it's not trying to stand out, it's just what it is.
Dan416
Senior Member
That's STILL there??? I remember seeing that the last time I was downtown, and I'm ashamed to say, that was quite a number of months ago.
CanadianNational
Senior Member
Interesting detail today - Feb 5, 2008
junctionist
Senior Member
It would appear that a part of it fell off, somewhat recalling a King and Bay on a windy day scenario that occurred a couple of times in recent memory. Could the panel be lying in the snow, or did someone from the university notice and take it inside? Perhaps a passerby took it. It's unfortunate, because I actually like the building.
adma
Superstar
I've noticed that missing panel for at least 2 or 3 weeks now...
AlvinofDiaspar
Moderator
Lighting update- from Twitter:
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