I think it might be because its hidden by Tip Top so that most of us forget its back there.
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I think it might be because its hidden by Tip Top so that most of us forget its back there.
Jasonzed
Senior Member
from today
They were finishing off balconies on the west side the other morning. Most balconies have been done for a while, but the external elevator is completely gone now so they were fixing up where it had been. On the ground level, some of the units have all of their appliances installed, others are still sitting in the middle of the room. Lots of landscaping has been done. It's really coming along.
DarkSideDenizen
Senior Member
Urban Toronto stopped by recently for a look at this beautifully done project.
Is this the same problem that has been plaguing other glass balconies lately?
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Is this the same problem that has been plaguing other glass balconies lately?
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simply Dan
Active Member
What a success this project has turned out to be! Reminds me of something that would be very at home in northern Europe.
I like the attention to detail, such as this:
I like the attention to detail, such as this:
ganjavih
Senior Member
Yes, very nicely done. Nice finishing touches and attention to detail, such as that cool-looking vent, the painted undersides of the balconies, and quality solid wood street furniture.
junctionist
Senior Member
We need more attention to design when it comes to functional vents and grills. It's a design opportunity that isn't typically seized and a generic vent cover is installed. Even this building suffers from that on one side in the back, though the one in the photo with panels matching the cladding colour is definitely a step in the right direction. Also, in terms of public realm improvements, subway and garage ventilation grills present opportunities for unique design, though I don't believe I've seen this opportunity seized either in Toronto.
Torontovibe
Senior Member
This building is looking pretty good. (better quality Video) [video=youtube;k-MsG0fHjNA]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-MsG0fHjNA[/video]
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ducati0000
Active Member
the design of the exterior is nice.I toured one of the small units and it was so bland,typical shoe box design.If you have a unobstructed view this is a very nice addition to the waterfront but if your facing another unit its another uninteresting project.
Alex S
Active Member
Could the blandness be caused by the fact that no one moved in yet???
urbandreamer
recession proof
13 April 2012: I hadn't been around this building in over 2 years. It disappoints--and certainly won't age well.
(The area could certainly be bulldozed--the neighbouring public housing buildings are showing their age, and with the city in financial difficulty, surely redevelopment is coming sooner rather than later?)
(The area could certainly be bulldozed--the neighbouring public housing buildings are showing their age, and with the city in financial difficulty, surely redevelopment is coming sooner rather than later?)
condovo
Senior Member
What?! It looks fantastic! One of aA's best.
Automation Gallery
Superstar
Yeah, but i think he is talking more about the neighbourhood being kind of a dump.
dt_toronto_geek
Superstar
I cycle through here on the bike path in the summer, it all looked fine along there last September when I was last by.