SP!RE
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WOW. This is absolutely stunning. Thanks for showing these updates or I would never have known about this development. I really hope it's part of Doors Open in a future year or has an open house sometime!
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Residence for the Sisters of St. Joseph (2 O'Connor Dr, 4s, Shim-Sutcliffe) COMPLETE
- Thread starter Edward Skira
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The Insider
New Member
Project looks best is early morning or early evening light, especially the Chapel. Wood Fin Mockup is in the Chapel, 8 m tall !!!!
Copper is going in along Top and Bottom of Curtainwall, when finished, the South Perimeter will have a Corten Eyebrow Installed
Tile work has started at North West , and prep started as you can see on the Concrete Privacy wall
North and South side are a dichotomy of Materials, and attitude, south glass side is industrial and menacing with the fins, the north is tranquil and flowing with the brick.
Copper is going in along Top and Bottom of Curtainwall, when finished, the South Perimeter will have a Corten Eyebrow Installed
Tile work has started at North West , and prep started as you can see on the Concrete Privacy wall
North and South side are a dichotomy of Materials, and attitude, south glass side is industrial and menacing with the fins, the north is tranquil and flowing with the brick.
egotrippin
Senior Member
Yeah, they're responsible for one of my favourite modern Toronto homes, the Integral House. I'm curious to see what they'd do with some larger projects, perhaps a midrise condo. Their work here is fantastic.
lesismore
New Member
2 O'Connor
I live about 500 ft from this construction project and it is BEAUTIFUL. They are installing all the copper facing now and it is really gorgeous...can't wait for it to be finished. They are doing a superb job!!
I live about 500 ft from this construction project and it is BEAUTIFUL. They are installing all the copper facing now and it is really gorgeous...can't wait for it to be finished. They are doing a superb job!!
AlvinofDiaspar
Moderator
Details about the project (including a model shot of the chapel) from Daily Commercial News:
http://dcnonl.com/article/id51379/buildingenvelope
AoD
http://dcnonl.com/article/id51379/buildingenvelope
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urbandreamer
recession proof
Looks great! Very Montreal.
LowPolygon
Senior Member
AlvinofDiaspar
Moderator
thedeepend:
Can't thank you enough for these photos - the building is pure sex. Wonder if it will be covered by international arch journals.
AoD
Can't thank you enough for these photos - the building is pure sex. Wonder if it will be covered by international arch journals.
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greenleaf
Senior Member
I'd love to see this replicated as a skyscraper.
What a deeply confident, yet peaceful building. Brilliant.
What a deeply confident, yet peaceful building. Brilliant.
LowPolygon
Senior Member
i hope it gets some attention--i think it's truly extraordinary....
actually the back story to this project is pretty amazing:
http://www.thestar.com/life/2013/03/15/58_elderly_nuns_find_a_tiny_piece_of_heaven_on_earth.html
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AlvinofDiaspar
Moderator
thedeepend:
One can only wish buildings like these gets more attention, instead of that certain poorly conceptualized, designed and built spandrel-fest on Yonge.
AoD
One can only wish buildings like these gets more attention, instead of that certain poorly conceptualized, designed and built spandrel-fest on Yonge.
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saynotofaux
Active Member
I am speechless. This building is outstanding - if tomorrow's as warm as forecasted, I'm gonna have to bike across town and see it for myself!
SP!RE
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It looks outstanding!!!
whatever
Senior Member
Wow, I'd love to see what they could do in the EDL. Great materials and textures, and it's got some interesting design features without being gimmicky and hokey. We need more of this in the city!
Xray_Crystal_Junkie
Senior Member
If I ever won the lottery, I'd hand Shim-Sutcliffe a budget of a few million and ask them to build me something extraordinary. I wouldn't dare give any input.