Big Daddy
Senior Member
So thats all architecture is to you, height? Come on.
While I absolutely LOVE the height of 1BE, I still think doesn't anchor the corner in the way that it claims to. Its a nice expression of neo-modernism but it still leaves way too much to be desired. The buildings minimalists such as Mies envisioned were simple but as one continued to look, would unfold themselves and provoke the viewer into further examination. To me, 1BE is just a supersized version of the buildings Toronto already has and are continuing to construct all over the city.
Whether you attach yourself to 'less is more' or 'less is a bore,' you still have to admit, at 1BE its just 'less.'
I totally agree with you Project End. The tower does not adress the street like Aura will and its a shame for this corner is THE corner in Canada.
See a copy of my quote below from another foum. I too am concerned that all that matters anymore is height and not architecture.
Wow, yet another straight, rectangular undistinguished residential building in Toronto – a landmark in the making to be sure – gag! You know, If you took 20 floors off this building you'd have just another apartment building....like the last 4 or 5 hundred apartment buildings before it. But because its 44 floors we go "ooohh, ahhhh". I’m sure the architect of this little masterpiece must be very proud.
I think “architect†in Canadian means one “who designs buildings that will keep the rain off its occupantsâ€.