casaguy
Senior Member
Very true. I lived around there for a few years and had no desire to hang out any where near that corner or along that strip on Bloor (except close to Indian Road).
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Very true. I lived around there for a few years and had no desire to hang out any where near that corner or along that strip on Bloor (except close to Indian Road).
Those moving into this building though will likely be the pioneers of gentrification in the neighbourhood, and should see the value of their investments rise commensurately as the strip along Bloor improves.
Meanwhile, one only has a short walk south to the delights of Hugh's Room, and a couple dozen good places to eat on Roncesvalles, which is turning into one of Toronto's most interesting retail strips.
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Meanwhile, one only has a short walk south to the delights of Hugh's Room, and a couple dozen good places to eat on Roncesvalles, which is turning into one of Toronto's most interesting retail strips.
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cassius
Active Member
I think I'm going to need some time to digest this one because right now I think it's a disaster.
Hypnotoad
Senior Member
What is with the woman and her baby about to walk off the podium in the first rendering?
khris
Senior Member
That is exactly what I thought hahahah. Everyone looks like they're committing suicide.
Hipster Duck
Senior Member
It looks "Neo-Brutal". I'm not sure I like it or hate it.
Urban Shocker
Doyenne
It looks like a simplified 3D version of a wonderful book of mazes I was shown last week.
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Hydrogen
Guest
They don't make renderpeople like they used to. They're such a colourless bunch now.
casaguy
Senior Member
This building is daring and unique... Something that is missing in this city. Just look at the emotion it's already illicited on this thread.
People love different. It will sell out in no time. (Just like the L Tower).
I'd love to see more of it, and more like this German one posted by Grey:
People love different. It will sell out in no time. (Just like the L Tower).
I'd love to see more of it, and more like this German one posted by Grey:
That amazing building above in Hannover, Germany, is by Benisch & Behnisch - the same firm that designed the CCBR at UofT.
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urbandreamer
recession proof
But the good news we're missing here: Teeple is gonna get to design many more condos--his Regent Park stunt got him noticed! Smart man/team. It's good to have a different interpretation of modern aesthetics--Clewes and Teeple--both worthy of more patronage imo.
Now, who will be the next hip toronto architect to land in a condo developers' gaze? Fresh Young Bold Vision wanted.
Now, who will be the next hip toronto architect to land in a condo developers' gaze? Fresh Young Bold Vision wanted.
Urban Shocker
Doyenne
As the local culture of design edges out the culture of the development and marketing industries in determining the housing options people can have, we ought to be able to answer that question in the plural.
Tuscani01
Senior Member
lol I was just going to bring that up!
allabootmatt
Senior Member
Also Ronc is up for what, notwithstanding a budget meltdown (fingers crossed), will be a fairly significant rebuild by the TTC, City and the local BIA, starting next year. If they do a decent job (big if, I know) it will give even more momentum to that corridor.
I'm praying that it's not a total cheap-out.
I'm praying that it's not a total cheap-out.
spaced
Active Member
^
I know a few people on the Roncy BIA. The feeling I was getting about the project was that it was going to look pretty much the same (I wouldn't call them the most imaginative bunch). I bet the only differences will be larger tree boxes--which I believe is a new regulation anyways.
I know a few people on the Roncy BIA. The feeling I was getting about the project was that it was going to look pretty much the same (I wouldn't call them the most imaginative bunch). I bet the only differences will be larger tree boxes--which I believe is a new regulation anyways.