Rascacielo
Senior Member
I don't think he seriously thought Dickinson designed buildings in East Berlin. He alluded that Dickinson buildings (or at least this one) look like commie blocks, which can be found in abundance in East Berlin.
Toronto 55 Yonge | 236.21m | 66s | H&R REIT | PARTISANS
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UtakataNoAnnex
Senior Member
When it's difficult to know if the person is pulling a Poe's Law is to take the comment at face value...and see what comes up. Thusly, I suspected it was a tactless opinion, but I couldn't really say for sure...
...but I am also glad I did, because someone like you would come along to set me straight. And I thank you for doing so. /bows
NeilV
Active Member
If it looks too good to be true then it probably is. I'd say this design has virtually zero chance of being built. And not because of city planning - the developers will choose to water it down into something more economical.
Still fun to fantasize about, just as long as you keep in mind that it's only a fantasy proposal.
Still fun to fantasize about, just as long as you keep in mind that it's only a fantasy proposal.
ProjectEnd
Superstar
And boy was it hilarious!!!
syn
Senior Member
You're probably right, unfortunately.
This does seem like a project that could be implemented somewhat efficiently. Perhaps it'll be closer to this than we expect.
PMT
Senior Member
Rezoning application submitted:
53 YONGE ST
Ward 13: Toronto Centre
53 YONGE ST
Ward 13: Toronto Centre
Bjays92
Senior Member
I'm cautiously optimistic about this development
steveve
Senior Member
Planning docs have been posted on the 55 Yonge Street Website: http://www.55yonge.ca
Height is 236.21 metres. A fairly conservative height in context with nearby neighbours and recent development proposals.
Height is 236.21 metres. A fairly conservative height in context with nearby neighbours and recent development proposals.
innsertnamehere
Superstar
It has to avoid shadows on St James Park which is why it’s shorter.
The Preservationist
Active Member
Never thought I'd hear 236.21m height considered conservative in this city. 
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UtakataNoAnnex
Senior Member
I don't think the overall design of it is conservative though. And that's a good thing, IMO.
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daptive
Active Member
Quite unique, gives me Zaha Hadid vibes! Wish the crown extended past the building’s mechanical floors. Really hope this gets builtzPlanning docs have been posted on the 55 Yonge Street Website: http://www.55yonge.ca
Height is 236.21 metres. A fairly conservative height in context with nearby neighbours and recent development proposals.
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NeilV
Active Member
At only 236 meters it looks pretty small and insignificant next to all the taller and much beefier office towers.
isaidso
Senior Member
Perhaps but more importantly it's a beautiful design. I've been waited patiently 20+ years for Toronto to build something like this. I'm not that fond of the crown but LOVE LOVE LOVE the rest. It's stylish without being gimmicky. A perfect design for Toronto imo.
adma
Superstar
A good way to undermine one's case against retaining an existing building: to label a 1950s Peter Dickinson work "post-modern architecture"