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Ribbon Cutting At The New First Canadian Place

First Canadian Place at the start of renovation, Toronto
October 26, 2012 3:01 pm | by Dylan Giuliano | Comments
Three years ago, Brookfield began revitalization work on First Canadian Place, Canada's tallest office tower, a massive project that not only competes in this environmentally conscious ... read more
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Photo of the Day: A Renewed First Canadian Place

Rejuvenation of First Canadian Place, Toronto. Owned by Brookfield Properties
June 26, 2012 12:00 am | by Evan Manning | Comments
Captured by Forum member yonderbean, this evening shot of the central business district shows the end result of the recladding of First Canadian Place. Having replaced the original marble cladding ... read more
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Photo of the Day: A Surprise at First Canadian Place

Brookfield Properties' rejuvenation of First Canadian Place, Toronto
May 23, 2012 12:00 am | by Evan Manning | Comments
Captured by Forum member nicetommy, this picture shows an unexpected addition to Brookfield's First Canadian Place as part of the soon to be completed revitalization of the tower. It appears that ... read more
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Topping off February 2012: What's Hot on UrbanToronto

Globe and Mail Offices in Toronto by KPMB Architects
March 7, 2012 2:57 pm | by Anonymous | Comments
The past month has been an eventful one for us here at UrbanToronto. We've hit record numbers in Twitter, Facebook and page views, have seen the topping off of some of Toronto's most iconic ... read more
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dataBase Project of the Day: First Canadian Place Rejuvenation

First Canadian Place Recladding by Shannon and B+H Architects in Toronto
December 2, 2011 4:45 pm | by Anonymous | Comments
While down on street level it still feels as though the sky is about to fall with all that protective cladding, the end is almost in sight for the First Canadian Place Rejuvenation. Lets take a ... read more
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A More Thorough Look at the First Canadian Place Makeover

First Canadian Place Rendering (Bregman + Hamann)
February 24, 2011 11:20 pm | by Craig White | Comments
Every time the scaffolding rig that surrounds Brookfield Properties' First Canadian Place drops another floor, or two, shutters are triggered all over town. And why not? It's fun watching ... read more
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An Update On The First Canadian Place Re-Cladding

First Canadian Place in Toronto by Brookfield Properties and Moed de Armas
February 1, 2011 3:36 pm | by Edward Skira | Comments
Its been a while since we last reported on the re-cladding of the 72 storey First Canadian Place. This photo by forum member steveve shows that about 12 floors have already been completed. ... read more
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Reviewing 2010: Construction, Part 1

Shangri-La image by Greg
December 28, 2010 11:44 am | by Craig White | Comments
Today we start with a selection of construction projects that we want to highlight from 2010. Today's group are reasonably early in their construction cycle. More advanced projects will appear in ... read more
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Photo Of The Day: Toronto On A Foggy Night As Seen From The First Canadian Place

CN Tower and Ritz-Carlton above the fog. Photo by harleyjuice.
November 24, 2010 12:33 am | by Edward Skira | Comments
The night of Friday, November 12 was a wonderful time to be standing high up on First Canadian Place. The fog made for a surreal scene where 53 storey buildings, like the new Ritz-Carlton Toronto, ... read more
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A Close-Up View of the First Canadian Place Re-cladding

Brookfield's First Canadian Place, rejuvenation by Moed de Armas & Shannon.
November 20, 2010 4:12 pm | by Craig White | Comments
UrbanToronto member harleyjuice, who works on the recladding of First Canadian Place, and has recently published photos from his spectacular perch in the sky: photos that show both the drama of ... read more
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First Canadian Place Behind The Scaffolding

First Canadian Place recladding in Toronto by Brookfield and Shannon Architects
November 7, 2010 1:29 pm | by Craig White | Comments
UrbanToronto member Digitalis managed to get these images showing some of the apparatus being used to reclad the Bank of Montreal Tower at First Canadian Place from a vantage point we have not ... read more
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Photo Of The Day: Let's Take One More Look At First Canadian Place Before It Sheds Its Original Cladding

First Canadian Place Recladding by Shannon and B+H Architects in Toronto
October 6, 2010 12:04 am | by Edward Skira | Comments
As we have previously reported First Canadian Place is getting re-clad. The original stone, which had issues with falling off, is being replaced by glass. So let's take one last look at the ... read more
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Photo Of The Day: More Of The First Canadian Place Re-Cladding

Photo Of The Day: More Of The First Canadian Place Re-Cladding
September 14, 2010 12:08 am | by Edward Skira | Comments
This great downtown skyline shot gives us another excuse to cover the First Canadian Placere-cladding as a follow-up to yesterday's coverage. The more we think about it covering this project is ... read more
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Quick Pic(s): First Canadian Place Re-Cladding Slowly Being Revealed

First Canadian Place Recladding by Shannon and B+H Architects in Toronto
September 13, 2010 1:31 pm | by Edward Skira | Comments
Work proceeds on the re-cladding of First Canadian Place. For the first time we can see the glass clearly and we like what we see. We especially like the the dark corner panels. Work on the ... read more
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First Hints Of What The New First Canadian Place Cladding Will Look Like

Recladding at First Canadian Place. Photo by nicetommy.
August 25, 2010 12:03 pm | by Edward Skira | Comments
The first hints of what the new cladding on First Canadian Place will look like was finally revealed yesterday. Work on the Brookfield Properties' owned building is being led by Moed de Armas ... read more
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Quick Pic: First Canadian Place Attacked By The Borg?

First Canadian Place Recladding by Shannon and B+H Architects in Toronto
May 31, 2010 10:18 am | by Edward Skira | Comments
It appears that First Canadian Place is being assimilated by the Borg. Actually the recladding from stone to glass is what is happening. Those panels will allow the stone to be removed. Then glass ... read more
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Quick Pic(s): First Canadian Place Re-Cladding

First Canadian Place Toronto Renovation by Brookfield Properties
April 16, 2010 1:00 am | by Edward Skira | Comments
Work proceeds on the re-cladding of First Canadian Place. Built in the 1970's, First Canadian Place has long been Canada's tallest building. Designed by Edward Durell Stone, the building ... read more

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