kotsy
Senior Member
It is. Even though it's "meh" it's extremely recognizable from almost every area of the city. I don't think anyone can argue it doesn't mark the land it sits on.
Toronto Aura at College Park | 271.87m | 78s | Canderel | Graziani + Corazza
It is. Even though it's "meh" it's extremely recognizable from almost every area of the city. I don't think anyone can argue it doesn't mark the land it sits on.
egotrippin
Senior Member
I'll give you this much, you really know how to sell its mediocrity.
am29
Active Member
Only if YC Condos was taller this wouldn't have such a bad impact.
caltrane74
Senior Member
I like Aura, not only the design, but hopefully in that will encourage developers to move north with bigger projects.
Perhaps those developers should go a bit more bold, with a bit more design flare to appease the critics here though.
Perhaps those developers should go a bit more bold, with a bit more design flare to appease the critics here though.
Big Daddy
Senior Member
The CN tower was and still is a majestic cutting edge structure that told the world we are bold, daring and demanding the best.
Aura tells the world we are satisified with mediocrity - that we pile it higher here than anywhere else in Canada.
Aura tells the world we are satisified with mediocrity - that we pile it higher here than anywhere else in Canada.
hawc
Senior Member
Coles Notes for the last 100 pages of this thread:
Looks better than expected. Top nicer than bottom.
Looks better than expected. Top nicer than bottom.
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junctionist
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The profile is outstanding--very metropolitan in a masculine way. Art Deco towers in NYC and Chicago give those cities a similar look of masculine strength that fits their identities as leading cities of the world. Our architecture should be that way as well, though I'll also take 10 more Marilyns for my visual pleasure.
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DarkSideDenizen
Senior Member
Thankfully for Toronto, much better projects are either under way, or are being planned. Gradually, the eye will be drawn away from "Aura" and towards better executed high-rises.
hawc
Senior Member
I highly doubt "the world" is interested in any of Toronto's condo towers.
Automation Gallery
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Haha, i think the L-Tower might be the only one to get any recognition
kris
Senior Member
Ironic seeing how a high % of these new units are being bought by foreign investors.
steveve
Senior Member
Hard to say. Because Aura is a massive building. It has a equally huge street presence as it does on the skyline. There are many tall high rises planned around it, but there are very few spots left in the core that can accommodate buildings of Aura and One Bloors scale. These are landmark buildings for better or for worse. Aura is here to stay and eyes will still be drawn to one of the most distinct rooflines in the city - Aura's single greatest contribution, even if it looks unfinished up close.
vegeta_skyline
Senior Member
They're not buying property for the architecture.
hawc
Senior Member
Most of them sight unseen.