Urban Shocker
Doyenne
The design consists of several glass facets that incline inwards but do not meet at the top, and is inspired by the masts of ships that once anchored on the Thames.
This is an outstanding tower with a relevant reference in its design. Why couldn't the same have been demanded from the TIFF condo tower and Lightbox?
From the Lightbox website:
Bell Lightbox is designed to be highly animated at street level. A large-scale canopy projects over the King Street entrance and defines a deep, generous arcade that wraps around the corner to John Street. Made of concrete, the canopy is punctuated with cast glass oculi that borrow light sources from the street to create a ‘spotlight’ effect. A carpet of moving images will animate the sidewalk and lead directly into the box office and the two storey lobby. Restaurants, cafes, theatres, and multiple gathering places will ensure that the building is animated throughout the day and night. The roof will have an outdoor amphitheatre, and is shaped in reference to the roof of the Villa Malaparte, a classic icon of film and architecture.
http://www.shuandjoe.com/2009/04/villa-malaparte/