1 St Thomas (Lee Development, 29s, Stern)

[adma]

Except such an add-on would make more sense on an office tower than on a condo, where it'd seem as weird as a corporate logo...

 

[wyliepoon]

The conversion of Woodward's in Vancouver into residences hasn't mark the end of its iconic red W, so I don't really see any problems with doing something similar here.

 

[adma]

But that's a "pre-existing condition", under the circumstances...

 

[ShonTron]

Another shot from yesterday from Harbord and St. George. It looks good from a distance, and should age well.

 

[Mike in TO]

Context shot with the emerging Bloor St. Skyline between Bay and Avenue.

 

[simply Dan]

Wow, what a spectacularly urban pic that last one is!

 

[marcus_a_j]

^Brought to you by GM, contributing to smog in urban areas all over the world!

 

[buildup]

What's the term for posts that aren't really posts? Examples being the last three on this thread (including mine)?

 

[interchange42]

The term? Interaction maybe...

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[buildup]

Yes, that was snarky of me - sorry

 

[wyliepoon]

Views from the ROM's Michael Lee-Chin Crystal

 

[urbandreamer]

Get Stern to design the (proposed/rumoured) ROM condo tower! A perfect pair of classic and beautiful imposing towers.

 

[dt_toronto_geek]

1 St. Thomas has really grown on me. It's a refreshing change from glass & concrete condos (not that they're bad, just too many of them) and I find it fits in really nice with it's surroundings. It looks good from a distance, but better when in close proximity.

 

[Tewder]

I agree, I like it quite fine. Just a thought though, that a little white on white detailing - similar to the Tip Top Tailor building detailing - on the second last setback, perhaps in the form of deco style frieze, might have been a nice little touch.

 

[scarberiankhatru]

I guess maybe Stern does know what he's doing after all.