Steve_D
New Member
LCD and LED are two very different technologies, I've never seen, and doubt there evere will be, and LCD screen used for outdoor advertising.
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LCD and LED are two very different technologies, I've never seen, and doubt there evere will be, and LCD screen used for outdoor advertising.
TonyV
Senior Member
I have bet a friend that in eight years' time this building known as Toronto Life Square won't be standing. I have bet that its whole block will be redeveloped, due largely to the land value. I wouldn't be surprised if PenEquity is very interested in a flip.
You could expect to see the signage theme applied to a new building on the site, however.
The bet stakes are not that high, just a really good steak
dinner.
You could expect to see the signage theme applied to a new building on the site, however.
The bet stakes are not that high, just a really good steak
dinner.
3Dementia
Senior Member
Can't believe I'm saying this, but I agree that's a good idea.
Given what everyone thinks of this building, Michael Snow's "Audience" would be an appropriate addition to TLS.
caltrane74
Senior Member
I have bet a friend that in eight years' time this building known as Toronto Life Square won't be standing. I have bet that its whole block will be redeveloped, due largely to the land value. I wouldn't be surprised if PenEquity is very interested in a flip.
You could expect to see the signage theme applied to a new building on the site, however.
The bet stakes are not that high, just a really good steak
So in 8 Years , a building which took 10 Years to build, will be torn down. Even though it cost at least 100 Million to build plus the cost of land. How much do you think PenEquity would have to get to consider the flip? And if it "was" profitable wouldn't that encourage them (i.e PenEquity) to do it again, somewhere else, maybe Bloor Street across from the new ROM Museum.
TonyV
Senior Member
100 million bucks for it? I don't think so! Regardless of what anyone actually thinks of what this work contributes -- if it cost 100 million bucks then it came in about 3 times over what it is actually worth and several people got taken to the cleaners.
But irrespective of all of that, the bet stands. It will be gone, that is what I bet. The contents of the building are not as befits the land and location, and given that it is now being eyed as the new 'gateway to Ryerson', and seeing as the design of it stands in the way of all of that ... it will be gone.
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100 million bucks for that bit of construction? Naaaah.
grey
Senior Member
I think you underestimate the gong show that is this building's history.
yin_yang
Active Member
serious laughter over here dude, quoted for truth...
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Hydrogen
Guest
It was $90 million.
whatever
Senior Member
adidas put in their window displays today, and they give an April 2008 opening date. Peeking into the store it actually looks kind of cool. And there's been quite a lot of work done a couple doors to the North
edit: They finally updated their leasing plan. That unit to the North where I noticed all the work being done is going to be a Chipotle. That's a Canadian first, no? By the looks of it they'll be open way before the Johnny Rockets
edit: They finally updated their leasing plan. That unit to the North where I noticed all the work being done is going to be a Chipotle. That's a Canadian first, no? By the looks of it they'll be open way before the Johnny Rockets
VoiceofReality
Active Member
Yes, window displays and the store look great! I would say they are aiming to open mid April. They are also beginning to open the facade above the adidas store for their signage (I'm assuming).
Chioptle! Yes this would be there first location outside the US...
wow, it's beginning to take shape.
Tuscani01
Senior Member
Add another person happy with the window displays to that list. Starbucks should be opening soon!
smuncky
Senior Member
the final ad is up on that corner panel. however, it's just an ad for toronto life and not an actual product.
marcus_a_j
Senior Member
^ Toronto Life the magazine is an actual product. The whole building is an ad for the magazine.
urbandreamer
recession proof
Toronto Wife Square?
Just a funny thought as I found myself in the Future Sh*t store today: a huge barn-like space with zero character. Very depressing.
Just a funny thought as I found myself in the Future Sh*t store today: a huge barn-like space with zero character. Very depressing.
3Dementia
Senior Member
Hilarious, as usual.