UtakataNoAnnex
Superstar
...I guess it's moving forward. 
Toronto U of T: Schwartz Reisman Innovation Centre (Phase 2) | ?m | 20s | U of T | Weiss/Manfredi
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Towered
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By historic standards, this building was ordinary at best.
GenerationLee
Senior Member
While that's true, I still lament the loss of these two buildings. They added a stately presence to College, and although a facadomy wouldn't be ideal, it would be much better than this course of action. The landscaping and street realm of the first phase is underwhelming, and in contrast to the prior building, is unfit for this area.
An adaptive reuse of the ground level for retail fronting College would've been my personal dream for these buildings.
Rimawi
New Member
Tragic loss! The faced should’ve been saved
UtakataNoAnnex
Superstar
...I read that as "ordinary beast" somehow. >.<
Towered
Superstar
Maybe I'm the ordinary beast?
officedweller
Senior Member
Thanks for posting, I did my Masters in that building 1988-1990.
GenerationLee
Senior Member
Yesterday
GenerationLee
Senior Member
Yesterday, a more comprehensive effort of an update compared to my last:
AlbertC
Superstar
Lachlan Holmes
Active Member
Deconstruction progress as of this evening:
Civdis
Active Member
This building gives me a retro 1960's internationalism vibe. So this site will sit empty for a while, really hope Phase 2 moves forward soon.
Rivenbourn
New Member
would you care to see the inside?
I use to have meetings on the 2nd floor, it was decently renovated but still incredibly dated. Also knowing UofT, they move fast. I don't think this site will sit dormant after the demolition
Lachlan Holmes
Active Member
Demolition update as of a few minutes ago. New vantage point of One Bloor West emerging through the rubble:
Rivenbourn
New Member
The last of the Banting institute
