Toronto The Residences of 488 University Avenue | 206.95m | 55s | Amexon | Core Architects

[G.L.17]

Today:

 

[adHominem]

I'm still aesthetically offended that they're removing the scrim, but damn if watching them do so isn't fascinating.

 

[Tulse]

It's amazing to me that they can so radically rework this building.

And visible bracing/support seems to be the latest architectural trend in Toronto.

 

[ShonTron]

Some photos of the removal of the old cladding from inside 480 University. It's a really interesting process, looks like a custom-built hydraulic clamp that clasps onto the removed section of cladding.

 

[someMidTowner]

I wish I could give that post a bonus like for the test dummy plush toy

 

[AlvinofDiaspar]

It's amazing to me that they can so radically rework this building.

And visible bracing/support seems to be the latest architectural trend in Toronto.

About time - it's one of the least represented style in the city, to our detriment.

AoD

 

[slebl028]

Anyone else see this proposal just south west of this building?

http://urbantoronto.ca/database/projects/artists-alley

 

[interchange42]

Those who have are discussing it in the thread linked to that dataBase file.

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[ShonTron]

Another shot of the cladding comes off from inside 480 University.

 

[interchange42]

Amazing that thin steel cables can carry this kind of weight.

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[marcus_a_j]

Was this yellow-claw-concrete-picker-thingy custom made for removing this particular concrete skin?

 

[salsa]

 

[ptbotrmpfn]

better yet what are those grey boxes being installed in the south side?

 

[caltrane74]

I'll assume it is for the steelworkers to fasten/weld the steel connections.

?????

 

[bullitt_ride]

Some photos of the removal of the old cladding from inside 480 University. It's a really interesting process, looks like a custom-built hydraulic clamp that clasps onto the removed section of cladding.

The hydraulics are only for adjusting the centre of gravity (CG) for the crane pick up point. That way the tool can be brought in level and attached to the fascia. Then for removal the CG is adjusted for the weight of the load so that when the fascia is detached from the building the load is balanced and remains level.

Was this yellow-claw-concrete-picker-thingy custom made for removing this particular concrete skin?

Yes it was custom made for this specific job. There's another part of the tool specifically for the corner sections as well.