Toronto 1 Yorkville | 183.18m | 58s | Bazis | Rosario Varacalli

Regarding the roof rendering: So where are the vents and numerous chimneys servicing the mechanicals for the building (not to mention the other mechanical requirements, such as for cleaning, as already mentioned)?

The renderings are great marketing, but they might as well throw a unicorn into the picture. It would be no less accurate.
 
alklay said:
Regarding the roof rendering: So where are the vents and numerous chimneys servicing the mechanicals for the building (not to mention the other mechanical requirements, such as for cleaning, as already mentioned)?

The renderings are great marketing, but they might as well throw a unicorn into the picture. It would be no less accurate.
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This is something I was wondering recently when I saw a render for a building in Asia that had rooftop amenities and no visible mechanical or vents. Maybe they're at the base, or on a floor within the tower?
 
khristopher said:
This is something I was wondering recently when I saw a render for a building in Asia that had rooftop amenities and no visible mechanical or vents. Maybe they're at the base, or on a floor within the tower?
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or may be they r going to utilize heritage building for that purpose.
 
The mechanical penthouse/floor is on the level below the amenities on the roof. You can see it on the elevations in the planning report
 
neuhaus said:
The outdoor roof projection screen is a really nice amenity. I really miss the Amsterdam Open Roof summer film series before the brewery was demolished -- it's a great experience watching a movie outside on a nice warm night.

While I like buildings with recessed or no balconies at all which makes for a cleaner and sleeker look, I don't enjoy being in or having a recessed balcony. They feel rather dark and clausterphobic and you don't get the full experience of being outside. Also these balconies tend to be smaller, as seen at X or L-Tower, and BBQ'ing on one is probably out of the question. But I am the minority who actually makes use of their balcony.
With a roof terrace like that, who needs a large balcony?
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I think that having recessed balconies in condos above 30 stories is the only sensible way to go for developers who insist on including them.
Last year, I took a tour of Shangri-La, and stepped out on a balcony at the 54th floor, and let me tell you, it's really not a pleasant experience (I do not have vertigo). It's incredibly windy, cold, and unnerving. Only a wafer thin slab of concrete and a 1.2 meter high guard-rail is stopping you from falling 600 feet.
I know this is a bit of a stretch, but it reminded me of the CN Tower edge walk.

With a recessed balcony, you can enjoy the outside comfortably at great heights because you're shielded from the wind and other elements, and feel less exposed.
 
your view is not blocked by the recessed balconies. recessed balconies have a broad view.
 
urbandreamer said:
RenderPornStar goes digging and finds gold:D
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Cheesy Blazis marketing. Whatever.

Vid does little to sell building. It's more about the neighborhood.

This building is far too tall for this location. It gives nothing back to the area that's remotely exceptional. It shouldn't rise above 18 Yorkville. It will set a horrible precedent.
 
are you serious? it will make this area more permanent and might be possible that the height limits for the area might increase.
 
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