urbandreamer
recession proof
Translation: it looks appalling.
wmedia
Senior Member
Liking the shape and the podium limestone, but do P&S always use the same window-wall supplier?
innsertnamehere
Superstar
that spandrel looks horrid. I fear its going to ruin this project.
One Nut Kruk
Banned
Too bad this will block views of Casa from the east.
whatever
Senior Member
No, that's precast with textured lines to make it appear like individual blocks. I watched them hanging it.
TheKingEast
Senior Member
I thought the builder said it would be limestone.
junctionist
Senior Member
The builder's website says limestone. It looks like individual blocks. It's probably a natural stone veneer on concrete panels, which is a cheaper alternative to traditional masonry. It's still real stone, though I wonder if a veneer will stand the test of time.
whatever
Senior Member
Those same builder's websites love talking about the "steel and glass" exteriors and curtainwall and all kinds of other things that don't actually make it to the finished product. I guess it's possible that they've used a stone veneer over the precast concrete, but for all the trouble they would've been better off just doing it properly, like they did at U.
Yup, they are pre-assembled limestone panels on a concrete backing. No idea how thick the limestone veneer is, but I can't imagine that wear is going to be a major issue.
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steveve
Senior Member
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dt_toronto_geek
Superstar
The glass sucks too. The limestone panels are a refreshing change. I guess the upside is that Casa will look even better than it did before if this building turns out to be a failure, and it's beginning to look like it.
travis3000
Active Member
Every building is a failure with some people.
junctionist
Senior Member
Judging from the photos alone, I don't see issues with the glass and spandrel. The glass looks a clear grey, with a minimal green tinge. The spandrels have a sleek black look and should provide good vertical accents.
dt_toronto_geek
Superstar
That's not true. If I'm the "some people" you reference I rave about many projects, but I'm also outspoken on those I don't like. And hey, I could be wrong here. I hope I am!
massive dynamic
New Member
I wouldn't jump the gun so soon... I used to work labour on the shangri-la a few years back. While I was sure at the time (4 stories up) that it wouldnt turn out, it seems like in retrospect that I was quite wrong.. I'm certainly looking forward to seeing how the exterior of the club being put at the top will look juxtaposed against the skyline. If all goes well, it could make it a real standout. Besides, its a refreshing change to the massive amounts of rectangles around it (I'm looking at you Casa(s) - not that bowties are somehow better looking in principle).
While I like the renderings, like anything else, I could be wrong, just as any of us could be..