Recent content by Frank_R

Crane is going in as of this morning.

Man, what a fiasco. Building isn't too bad though - all things considered. But Liberty has become this over-densified zone with only 2 ways in or out (give-or-take). Shame no one's really been able to put some better regulations in place in terms of planning, design and accessibility. This...

Wow! Just wow on this one. That's some amazing architecture and a really well-executed project.

This neat little project hasn't had an update in a while. Excavation is well underway and the crane should be arriving in a few weeks.

Looks like the sales office for the project is getting ready to open. I passed by it on my way home and it's pretty far from the site. The office is located adjacent to the Runnymede Library branch (just east of Runnymede Rd/Stn). Not sure if the project got it's approval at the OMB - but...

I love that in the time this moderately-sized project has been on market, the Ritz, Maple-Leaf Square, Shangri-La, Four Seasons and Trump have all been (mostly) finished and occupied - even before this one has a shovel in the ground, let alone occupants. Haha. It'll be nice to see something...

The glass has gone up on the fins surrounding the penthouses on the west side. Looking really great. On another note: I think they've used every possible material on earth to cover the podium area - maybe cover the last bits in diamond or unobtanium if they can swing it :p In any case, building...

The Combination of fog and the emerging sun yesterday at 5pm made for this really amazing light effect on the Shangr-La. Lots of people stopped to take photos for the good minute or two it was happening. Just happened to catch it. I wish I had my SLR on me, but at least my phone took some...

This project is certainly beastly. Walking past it recently really makes an impression - good or ill is up to you. I quite like the project mostly because of it's sheer size and presence, and I'm eager to see it progress and the podium open up. I'm eager to see how the retail works and what...

The designs for both buildings were perfectly fine. Heights can come down a couple of storeys and it would probably appease alot of the NIMBYS, but, if it doesn't, then it's fine in the neighborhood context. Materials aside, the proposal will add some nice midrise density on the subway lines and...

That was a great summary I42. Agree completely with everything you wrote. I was in the meeting too and could only stand it for an hour. I had to get out of there. Some people are very smart and make great points - but the overbearing people who come across with this sense of entitlement and...

Took a few photos while waiting to travel back to Union Station. The majority of the structure is complete. According to a notice in the station, the bridge will be open for pedestrians on Feb 27th. The elevators however will be installed later and the cladding will commence soon. New parking...

Just found this cool video on www.archdaily.com speaking about Bjarke Ingels' current residential project in NYC. Really fantastic design and some interesting details from the architect. Hopefully we'll get to see something spectacular here in TO if all the rumors are true. Fingers crossed...

The building is going where the Toyota dealership currently is. The owners of the Globe are severing this parcel to build the office tower. A new north/south road will be built west of the building (for access, parking, loading, etc). The interior has a few community components such a large...

I was at this meeting, and everyone had mostly positive feedback for The Globe and KPMB. Was nice to go to a development meeting and not have it devolve into Tribal Council. There's a lot of great features and considerations for the neighbourhood put into the design. The Renderings were...