Toronto Architecture From The 1960's and 70's

[LowPolygon]

Interesting to note that when buildings looked like this



cars looked like this

 

[junctionist]

That photo of the TD Centre's original massing is awesome. I don't think I've ever seen it. Do you have the date and source?

 

[LowPolygon]

That photo of the TD Centre's original massing is awesome. I don't think I've ever seen it. Do you have the date and source?

i hadn't seen it before either. i found it on the Bregman and Hamann web site....

http://www.bharchitects.com/en/projects/85#8

 

[Happy Camper]

The 60s was definitely the greatest era for cars. Even the most basic of cars in those days were nicer than any of the plastic, fiberglass crap that is produced these days. Love the subtle curves and lines on those old cars; and their steel frames made them so much more iridescent (and of course, stronger than contemporary vehicles).

 

[J T CUNNINGHAM]

The premier years for most autos were 1932; 1956; 1962 and 1970 on both the engineering and styling fronts.

Lubrication, both oils and greases, have now brought longevity to antifriction and plain bearing surfaces unheard of in the past.

High strength body steel and SMC/plastic/fiberglas increases the useful structural and cosmetic life of all new autos.

Modern frame/body design generally has strength where required; safety is paramount.

I do not want to return to the days of rusted-out rocker panels/headlights/quarter panels; poor (filament) lighting; bias-ply tires;

non-synthetic oils/greases; non-dual master cylinder brakes; leaded fuel that eats exhaust systems each year; the list goes on . . .

(Unless of course, it is a 1962 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible Coupe* (6267 SX) with Dominion Royal Master tires!)
* Came standard with dual master cylinder brakes.


Regards,
J T

 

[thecharioteer]

The premier years for most autos were 1932; 1956; 1962 and 1970 on both the engineering and styling fronts.

Lubrication, both oils and greases, have now brought longevity to antifriction and plain bearing surfaces unheard of in the past.

High strength body steel and SMC/plastic/fiberglas increases the useful structural and cosmetic life of all new autos.

Modern frame/body design generally has strength where required; safety is paramount.

I do not want to return to the days of rusted-out rocker panels/headlights/quarter panels; poor (filament) lighting; bias-ply tires;

non-synthetic oils/greases; non-dual master cylinder brakes; leaded fuel that eats exhaust systems each year; the list goes on . . .

(Unless of course, it is a 1962 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible Coupe* (6267 SX) with Dominion Royal Master tires!)
* Came standard with dual master cylinder brakes.


Regards,
J T

Ah, the 1962 Jaguar E-Type, in the permanent collection at MOMA....

http://www.boldride.com/ride/1962/jaguar-series-1-e-type-roadster#gallery/3

 

[Uncle Teddy]

Awesome TD Centre shot!

 

[thecharioteer]

Interesting to note that when buildings looked like this



cars looked like this

Of course, deepend, the comparison of architecture to cars goes back to Le Corbusier in his landmark 1923 book Vers Une Architecture

 

[Koolgreen]

I lust after older cars but on a day to day basis, todays cars are far superior...
you can pick a POS Toyota appliance for point to point reliability or perhaps a GTI for a bit of spirited enjoyable driving.

 

[LowPolygon]

235-265 Hood Rd, Markham. Architect/Date NA.

 

[J T CUNNINGHAM]

Calking failure. "Better get Tremco!"


Regards,
J T

 

[junctionist]

That building is awesome. It should be preserved if it's ever threatened with demolition.

 

[LowPolygon]

That building is awesome. It should be preserved if it's ever threatened with demolition.

I couldn't agree more--it's an extraordinary example of the era.

 

[Uncle Teddy]

I've always loved that building.

 

[r937]

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