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I am loving watching this go up and cheers to those posting pics. It is a bit smaller/shorter than I imagined it to be (although I realize that the heights of the floors are perfectly normal). I secretly wish this was a bit taller and bigger, given its unique (and hopefully fantastic)...

I am not sure why a building clad in gold and black would have cladding in that colour ANYWHERE on the building.

One could argue that this is lipstick on a pig...but it's not even good lipstick. The articulated re-clad looks cheap and bland. And that elevator shaft looks like a construction crane covered in plastic wrap. In fact, I bet most of the general public will think it's just that. The redo is...

Agreed. This is G&C. I do not care what the rendering looks like. It will turn out to be a disaster in real life. Bad detailing. Bad use of materials. Bad materials! The project is predestined to be terrible.

The bases of the towers are really disappointing. They do not follow the very decent rhythm of the older neighbouring building. And alternatively, they are not interesting in and of themselves, except for the small canopies. In fact, we are really left with a lot of boring glass windows. I...

Is the design just etched in the glass, or is it glass covering the façade of the older structure? If it is the latter, yes, this is very interesting and could be used a possible model for some buildings here in Toronto.

Wow, has this been dumbed down since the first few concepts. And the once iconic corner?: reduced to the most mediocre and lazy of finishes and design, indistinguishable from some of the worst of the new condos in the city. Perfect for a new bank branch I guess (complete with window film...

And the article mentions a number of times that Apples stores contain "no interior columns". I see nothing BUT interior columns in the first few floors. Am I missing something? (kind answers only. ;) )

Too busy for Yonge Street? 😅

The cladding being applied looks terrible. (too soon? ;))

Someone's architectural license should be taken away.

And when will the road be redone? 10 or 15 years from now? Heck, I have been hearing about the beautification of John St for more than a few years now. And there is always an excuse for why it is only one more year away. And in the meantime?

It is amazing how we can't even build the blank canvases and new areas of the city with any attention to streetscape.

I really love the podium and the unique design/materials. The ground level is poor though, with weak interaction at street level (unless there is some retail, which is not obvious from the renders. If there is, it is hardly distinguished in any way in the design).

The western protruding section seemed a lot less imposing in the renders. It should have been maybe a little more subtle.

That was certainly fast. I hardly noticed that sales even begun on this one. And yes, fingers crossed that materials and execution live up to the renders. (which is, sadly, all too rare).

I have driven past this on the Gardiner a few times this week. And so far, this does not look promising. Grey, monotonous, almost blank. Certainly devoid of anything interesting in terms of style. This is especially so for the part facing the Gardiner. I am not sure how the addition of...

Not to divert the thread too much, but Hudson Yards is considered a bit of a failure at urban design. Hopefully it will serve as an example of what not to do, for planners both here and elsewhere. (this is the problem with those on the board who clap with glee at a shiny new tall building...

Totally agree about the colour/tone of the glass. And it's not like we are arguing for a more expensive clearer glass. If the glass was tinted brown (which can't be that expensive. Heck, the cheapest buildings from the 70's had glass like that), it would have been an interesting contrast in...

There is no doubt that the Ex needs mixed uses. And there is no doubt, street level uses are incredibly important. I see nothing about this development that prevents either of these two. In fact, I would suggest that this development probably increases the chances of further development on...