Toronto 128 Hazelton Avenue | 37.9m | 9s | Mizrahi Developments | AUDAX

[ADRM]

I think it's pretty nice overall, save for the aluminum paneling at the top floor and mech -- it really does just cheapen the whole vibe.

 

[xy3]

Imo it's a nice warm grey and a quality finish compared to the building next door. It's certainly more expensive than standard aluminum paneling and far superior to plastic spandrel.

I think the black crown as pictured in the rendering would have cheapened it even more and would have been too top-heavy.

Although I think black would have worked nicely for the window frames. While Im iffy on the current window frames I love the warm grey railings.

 

[ADRM]

Finishing up around grade and in the public realm. Looks quite nice, actually; some borderline Upper West Side vibes.

 

[isaidso]

A solid addition to the area.

 

[vatche]

I like this style buildings. They’re warm and inviting. We need more of them to balance out the glass monotonie. Aaand ... they have landscaping. Wow. Unusual for Toronto sidewalks.

 

[Northern Light]

they have landscaping. Wow. Unusual for Toronto sidewalks.

You'll be seeing more of this.

 

[vatche]

You'll be seeing more of this.

It’s everywhere in DC Chicago etc

 

[Northern Light]

It’s everywhere in DC Chicago etc

Lots in Seattle too; several centres are ahead of Toronto in this; though, we have been doing it for a while now, but at a very small scale; perhaps a dozen spots across the City; a few more if you count traffic islands.

But this will shift.

The entire Portlands and Lake Shore Blvd East public realm is based on alternate ground covers (alternate to sod/bare soil) with a heavy focus on native plants and perennials.

But it's working its way in smaller streetscape projects as well.

 

[christiesplits]

I was concerned about the exterior material but it turned out better than I expected. It's not perfect, but I'm happy that builders are deviating from glass and spandrel from time to time.

 

[UtakataNoAnnex]

The window elements still bothers me here. Least ADRM's pics above does well in the attempt to obscure them.

 

[Distilled]

You'll be seeing more of this.

Oh don’t worry, I’m sure Toronto Hydro or Enbridge will be by soon to first randomly spraypaint the sidewalk and concrete, then let it sit for six months, before returning to cut and excavate and cover over with asphalt.

 

[amlem]

From today - July 04, 2021

 

[vatche]

We need more low rises like this one where they use stone. It’s warm it’s welcoming and very pleasing to the eye. Also ages better. Too much glass is going up in the city.

 

[AlbertC]

Sept 1, 2021

 

[xy3]

I love the "ghost window" recesses/alcoves in the first and last photo. Forget the architectural term for them.