Mississauga Absolute World | 169.77m | 56s | Cityzen | MAD architects

[Traynor]

I'm not a fan of that spandrel, at all.

Almost no one is.

We were told this was still a work in progress, several months ago. I would say it's progressing verrrrrrrry slooooooooooly.

 

[Cityzen]

Hi Again Everyone,

Once completed, the spandrel will be the same colour as the rest of the building and not white as it appears now.

Thanks!

 

[khris]

Okay, so now that they have confirmed this twice, can we move on? haha

 

[Jasonzed]

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[Satchmo]

from today

Love this shot!

 

[Marko]

I believe the picture below will put to rest the question of whether or not there will be a railing on the inside of the glass.

You can see on the inside of the pillar, there is a hook shaped projection that the railing will fasten to. If it's in that same grey color, it will largely be invisible from outside the glass, which will look nice and not detract from the wave pattern.


While I was there, I snapped a few more up-close shots also. These building rightly get a lot of shots posts from distance where the curves are mostly graceful and flowing. Standing at the bases is a different experience entirely and mindblowing, really. Pictures only do so much, that I strongly suggest people make it out to see these beauties in person once they're complete.

Rest of the gallery here: http://s1142.photobucket.com/albums/n620/MarkoYYZ/Absolute World/

 

[Torontovibe]

I'm just curious, has anybody seen buildings similar to these, anywhere else in the world?

 

[Red October]

I'm just curious, has anybody seen buildings similar to these, anywhere else in the world?

The only buildings I can think of right now that are similar are the Turning Torso in Malmo, Sweden, and the plan for the Shanghai Tower.

 

[Marko]

There's Turning Torso in Malmo, of course. It was first and the only thing really close (for now).

The dual Veer towers in Vegas also have that "they look like they could topple over" feel, but nowhere near the same level.

 

[Tuscani01]

Great pics Marko! Didn't realize how dramatic the curves really are until seeing those.

 

[yyzer]

I'm just curious, has anybody seen buildings similar to these, anywhere else in the world?

I think they are pretty much unique.....I hope we get another MAD design somewhere in the GTA.........

 

[Chrisel]

There's also the Infinity tower in Dubai designed by SOM (still under construction):

 

[Jasonzed]

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[Torontovibe]

It's nice to know we have something that's not a copy of something else. (well, I should say MISSISSAUGA) That Malmo building looks great but it's different from Absolute. The other twisting towers are all squarish. I also wish Toronto would get something from MAD. (obviously, not the same but just as interesting and sexy)

 

[Automation Gallery]

An interesting G.Post article on Marilyn

A city’s defining feature: Marilyn Monroe condos

Dubbed the Marilyn Monroe, a twisting and curvaceous building is bringing international attention to a Toronto suburb.
More...http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/...sissauga-marilyn-monroe-building-architecture