Mo-tage
Active Member
Taken on my way to work this morning. Working on the next level.
Southcore Financial Ctr: PricewaterhouseCoopers Tower (18 York St, bcIMC, 26s, KPMB)
drum118
Superstar
Jan 16-10
It strange that this building has a blast wall while Union/Telus building doesn't.
It strange that this building has a blast wall while Union/Telus building doesn't.
whatever
Senior Member
Looks like the tracks curve right in behind the site, so maybe that's why? It's not like you'd really have to even think about a train derailing on a straight and level section of track, would you?
khris
Senior Member
Trains derail on straight track all the time, no?
grey
Senior Member
iPhone photo from a GO train:
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ahmedyusali
Member
is there any plan for bridge connection between telus building and 18 yonge?
marcus_a_j
Senior Member
Not sure, but the PATH may be expanded whenever 45 Bay St. gets developed.
grey
Senior Member
I think I remember reading about a surface connection. Actually, above the surface because it'll be attached to the bridge over York St. It must have been discussed in the Telus thread.
marcus_a_j
Senior Member
Yes, there will be a bridge over York between Telus and 18 York.
simply Dan
Active Member
Looks like they are making great progress on this one!
Mo-tage
Active Member
They're a level above that now, I'll take a pic on my way to work tomorrow.
It is now above the height of the Gardner as well.
Mo-tage
Active Member
Took this on the way to work this morning. Growing steadly.
steveve
Senior Member
Nice progress and nice shots!
This one probably will look nicer than telus -imo
This one probably will look nicer than telus -imo
Traynor
Senior Member
In my opinion it's too bad the condos and the office buildings in this part of town didn't switch places. I mean the city views for most of MLS and Ice are gone before they are even occupied or built!
For some strange reason the sales pitch and marketing for condos south of the Gardiner is all about "Lake" or "Water" views. I say one word about that... BORING! It's Lake Ontario, not the South Atlantic off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. It's flat, it's boring, it has no amazing landscape features, no stretch of white sands, no glamorous cruise ships arriving and departing. ZZzzzzzzzzzz
This is a city... I want to see tall buildings and busy street life. Let's face it, Toronto is lacking in the fascinating geographical features department: No mountains to scale, no wide rivers to bridge and a fairly flat terrain, so what makes it interesting IS the city.
I know all the buyers at City Place and the like, will respond with all the myriad of reasons why their view is tranquil and relaxing, but I guarantee one thing: When they have visitors to their units, the first thing they go for is the window facing the city. If they don't have a piece of the city in their view, you will see the slight disappointment on their faces. Want proof? Go up the CN Tower and see how many people are on the south side of the observation level.
So when I saw the design for Ice and the 16 York office component, as well as 18 York behind it, I was disappointed yet again. The designers of these condos must hail from Miami, where the Ocean is way better to look at than the rest of that city.
For some strange reason the sales pitch and marketing for condos south of the Gardiner is all about "Lake" or "Water" views. I say one word about that... BORING! It's Lake Ontario, not the South Atlantic off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. It's flat, it's boring, it has no amazing landscape features, no stretch of white sands, no glamorous cruise ships arriving and departing. ZZzzzzzzzzzz
This is a city... I want to see tall buildings and busy street life. Let's face it, Toronto is lacking in the fascinating geographical features department: No mountains to scale, no wide rivers to bridge and a fairly flat terrain, so what makes it interesting IS the city.
I know all the buyers at City Place and the like, will respond with all the myriad of reasons why their view is tranquil and relaxing, but I guarantee one thing: When they have visitors to their units, the first thing they go for is the window facing the city. If they don't have a piece of the city in their view, you will see the slight disappointment on their faces. Want proof? Go up the CN Tower and see how many people are on the south side of the observation level.
So when I saw the design for Ice and the 16 York office component, as well as 18 York behind it, I was disappointed yet again. The designers of these condos must hail from Miami, where the Ocean is way better to look at than the rest of that city.
Patriot
Active Member
I can't believe architects continue to design these bland square glass buildings. Why doesn't council members demand more creativity? Disappointing.