UtakataNoAnnex
Superstar
Done subtly and with a degree of class, it could look really effective...
...but I agree, it doesn't need to blink like a Christmas tree during a rave to make a point.
Toronto One Bloor West | 308.6m | 85s | Tridel | Foster + Partners
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...but I agree, it doesn't need to blink like a Christmas tree during a rave to make a point.
zang
Senior Member
Unless you’ve got someone art directing the lighting, you’ll usually end up with the rainbow cycle, like an ikea nightlight for kids. :/
Johnny Au
Superstar
Part 2 of 3 taken on April 26, 2023:
Yonge and Bloor:
Yonge and Bloor:
bgobgo
Active Member
Can someone explain what the process is for removing the protective wrap from the cladding?
It seems like they leave it on after installation, some pieces just seem to fall off randomly then in the next photo the beautiful champagne-coloured exterior is fully revealed.
I assume it is someone’s job to remove the wrapping but do they wait for a specific milestone to be achieved? What is that milestone?
It seems like they leave it on after installation, some pieces just seem to fall off randomly then in the next photo the beautiful champagne-coloured exterior is fully revealed.
I assume it is someone’s job to remove the wrapping but do they wait for a specific milestone to be achieved? What is that milestone?
zang
Senior Member
My assumption it's like the plastic put on car surfaces during transportation; it's left on for protection until as late as possible. There's no reason to take it off right now, when you can do a much more dramatic reveal at top off, and keep the pieces from potential scratches/damage in the meantime.
Parkdalian
Senior Member
Now that we're seeing more of the finished look, it's looking very '80s - with the mirrored glass and beige (sorry, "champagne") metal cladding. I'm not saying that's a bad thing, but it is interesting! Like, sort of neo-Modernism heading into neo-Pomo.
yrt+viva=1system
Senior Member
I'll take this over the banal blue/green/grey glass cheap stuff that keeps getting replicated.
BloorMan
Active Member
Here are some photos taken earlier today. I noticed that it takes 5 people to mount each diagonal section of cladding, and that's using a lift from the ground. It might get a bit more difficult going forward as the lift from the ground will not be able to reach it.
steveve
Senior Member
What was old is new again. Reminds me of another Foster+Partners design at 270 Park Avenue, but The One is much more elegant IMO.
Source: https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/showthread.php?s=e2fbb8630125c60cb55587f035c6aa6d&t=232215&page=180
travis3000
Active Member
I actually prefer the current lighting plan. It's more sophisticated and rich looking especially given this is a luxury tower. Will compliment the dark glass and champaign exterior. On this building specifically the Christmas tree scheme would appear a bit tacky in my opinion. I like how the subtle lights pick up the corners and architecture of the building. Should turn out really nice once completed.
hawc
Senior Member
Toronto's downtown building stock is such a weird mishmash of English, American and Soviet Bloc looking buildings. Most of it is pretty ugly with a few gems here and there. Definitely all over the place though.
Benito
Senior Member
Today.
Benito
Senior Member
A few more today.
UpwithOlives
Active Member
Hopefully you have roof access to your building so you can keep this going!
jer1961
Active Member
Photos taken today, Friday (April 28). The second truss now installed on the east side, more of the platforms added to the north side, and the blue forms at the top moved to allow the installation of the third truss on the west side. (A different system to be installed on the south side because of the crane.) Most of the cladding now also installed on the east side.
Also included, the latest "time-lapse" photo for my Flickr album Oct 2020-Apr 2023:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/jer1961/albums/72157718725607562
Also included, the latest "time-lapse" photo for my Flickr album Oct 2020-Apr 2023:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/jer1961/albums/72157718725607562
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