191 Sherbourne | 49.4m | 15s | Gladman | Zeidler Partnership Architects
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GenerationLee
Active Member
Wow, that's an ugly reclad. The building looks significantly more cheap and "contemporary" with that masonry gone.
AlexBozikovic
Active Member
A serious downgrade. And in 10 years, when the shine has worn off…
Northern Light
Superstar
For those keeping track; I'm agreeing with @AlexBozikovic again. LOL
And @GenerationLee and @egotrippin as well.
I don't think the covering of the masonry works here.
The balconies are a bit ho-hum, but they're ok (though the use of something more similar to the original would have been welcome); as are the replacement windows........but the covering of the masonry just .....no.
If one were to do that, at least the new finish should add some visual value, it really doesn't here.
And @GenerationLee and @egotrippin as well.
I don't think the covering of the masonry works here.
The balconies are a bit ho-hum, but they're ok (though the use of something more similar to the original would have been welcome); as are the replacement windows........but the covering of the masonry just .....no.
If one were to do that, at least the new finish should add some visual value, it really doesn't here.
UtakataNoAnnex
Senior Member
...somethings are best left alone. Just saying.
slicecom
Active Member
The white repaint actually bothers me more than covering the brickwork in panels. It just looks wrong. Should have left it concrete, or at least paint it grey and not stark white. I kept hoping it was just a primer coat and they'd put the real colour on soon.
jozl
Active Member
When exactly, and by who’s decree did downtown east side become Toronto’s urinal puck?
EddyMCD
Active Member
Because every councilor treats the area like shit to avoid having to put anything undesirable in their wards.
AlvinofDiaspar
Moderator
Or just wash it - the concrete is probably the best part. Not too offended by the redo otherwise - and there is hoping it is more energy efficient that it was before.
AoD
Northern Light
Superstar
Hmmm, this one has been quiet for a bit..........but fresh lobbying on the file..............from Fitzrovia............
AlbertC
Superstar
I'll be disappointed if we don't see a 55 storey proposal here in about 3 months...