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Phase 3: despite having the dreaded "balcony" element (at least they are flush), I'm almost liking phase 3 as much as SkyTower. As seen in the view of the lake pic posted earlier and the HP elevation below, there's something very elegant about its form... particularly the all-curtainwall elevations on the upper floors and crown.

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https://hariripontarini.com/projects/one-yonge/
 
Good to see the inner hoarding around phase 1 being dismantled.

Also, I spy another shoring rig drive shaft. Looks like we might be getting a second rig soon.
 
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Well I was not looking for curtain wall but it looks like it is. Did 8 bldgs with curtain wall but only glass, never with a conc panel. I’ll take a few more pics in weeks coming. Surprised curtain wall started so early in the schedule, perhaps for winter protection from the elements? Smart move if you think of it. Let’s see what October and November bring.
 
3Dementia said:
SkyTower various views all in one (screenshot)
Note: you can play around with the tower render on the left (zoom/tilt/spin) if you visit the link below.
https://projects.blacklineapp.com/skytowerpublic/amenities

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Closer on the view over the lake
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I've become increasingly excited for the SkyTower as the newer renders have released. I hope the gold/bronze accents are bold and prominent from a distance.

Not too sure what to make of the colour of the glass. The more recent renders make it look darker in colour, but the older renders show more Toronto-typical blue glass. Hopefully they've indeed gone ahead with the darker glass.
 
https://urbantoronto.ca/forum/attachments/skytower-overlooking-lake-jpg.267510/

^ The pic I posted earlier says to me the curtainwall will be a blue hue but that pic (and other renders) also seem to hint at a lot of transparency... sort of like tint/vision glass. Not sure if that's artistic license in play. The gold/bronze accents can be seen in that recent render (and others) so betting we'll see them.
 
Keen to get a closer look at that cladding on the north and west sides of the tower, respectively. Looks decent from afar...so far.
 
I feel like phase one has been relatively overlooked due to the height of the towers to come later.

Even this first building is exciting however. It's as tall as anything else along the waterfront and will have a massive impact on the skyline.
 
Bjays92 said:
I feel like phase one has been relatively overlooked due to the height of the towers to come later. Even this first building is exciting however. It's as tall as anything else along the waterfront and will have a massive impact on the skyline.
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Yeah, while "puny" compared to SkyTower and the (beautifully rendered) Phase 3.... 217m is nothing to sneeze at.

My only concern is this tower's design may be most at risk for the "Pinnacle Effect" (my new term for value engineering) when executed. If a window-wall disaster starts to unfold, emotionally-unstable forum members (like me) may start forecasting disaster for the next 2 phases. I confess this is an unhealthy behaviour that can be treated with proper medication.


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3Dementia said:
Yeah, while "puny" compared to SkyTower and the (beautifully rendered) Phase 3.... 217m is nothing to sneeze at.

My only concern is this tower's design may be most at risk for the "Pinnacle Effect" (my new term for value engineering) when executed. If a window-wall disaster starts to unfold, emotionally-unstable forum members (like me) may start forecasting disaster for the next 2 phases. I confess this is an unhealthy behaviour that can be treated with proper medication.


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emotionally-unstable forum members
😅 🤣 😂
 
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