Toronto CIBC SQUARE | 241.39m | 50s | Hines | WilkinsonEyre

[cc46]

These are awesome photos everyone. I can’t help but think when I am carrying out my weekly errands on the weekends and I see someone with cameras and a backpack and tripod that it might be one of you. I’m tempted to ask, but observe at a distance. Your photos are inspiring, show reverence. Well done!

 

[UtakataNoAnnex]

Most of the MINT towers aren't all-glass towers, though. Royal Bank Plaza is the only one, but it's a masterpiece with its gold-tinted glass.

At this point, since this is not my field of expertise, I'll surmise based on the location, clientele and prominence, they'll likely last long enough. As I am fairly certain that no expense was cut that would of accelerate deterioration for this building otherwise.

 

[cd concept]

I think this thread is for both towers. Preparation for the second tower is already underway.

Thanks for the info! But it would be nice to see a new thread for the second tower and close the chapter on this one.

 

[Automation Gallery]

Thanks for the info! But it would be nice to see a new thread for the second tower and close the chapter on this one.

I hope I'm wrong but i don't think the 2nd phase will break ground for another year or two

 

[someMidTowner]

I hope I'm wrong but i don't think the 2nd phase will break ground for another year or two

As mentioned previously a few times in this thread, the 2nd phase is going ahead early this year. Not sure where you're getting "another year or two"

December construction update: http://www.cibcsquare.com/community/#updates

Demolition of the existing structure at 141 Bay street has commenced. This demolition will prepare the site for shoring and excavation work targeted to begin in February 2021.

 

[ciceror]

Are they still demolishing? its been a while since we've seen the phase 2 site

 

[christiesplits]

Amazing what a simple accent can do to make a "glass wall" more dynamic. If only something similar could have been done to the Bay and Adelaide Centre or 100 Queens Quay.

 

[someMidTowner]

Are they still demolishing? its been a while since we've seen the phase 2 site

There are posts in this thread showing the phase 2 site as recently as February 12th!

 

[innsertnamehere]

Are they still demolishing? its been a while since we've seen the phase 2 site

This project is held up by the construction closures from the lockdown like other office only projects in the city.

 

[Mercenary]

Lockdown ends on March 8th. So work should start up again then.

 

[mburrrrr]

Phase 2 underway.

 

[Capslock]

Are they still demolishing? its been a while since we've seen the phase 2 site

It's easy to forget just how long they were just digging on Phase 1. The Phase 2 site is even more constrained - they'll be scrabbling in the dirt for a while I reckon.

 

[Northern Light]

Just a couple of skyline shots that CIBC Square can be found in........taken from Riverdale Park East, on February 25th, 2021:

 

[DSC]

It's easy to forget just how long they were just digging on Phase 1. The Phase 2 site is even more constrained - they'll be scrabbling in the dirt for a while I reckon.

The size of the area to be excavated for phase 2 is FAR smaller than for phase 1.

 

[steveve]

I stumbled on this great presentation on the structural engineering of CIBC Square. A must watch for AEC enthusiasts, with some excellent BIM animations.
This video also features an image of what appears to be an earlier design that featured sky gardens and an exterior diagrid system, that was later value engineered to achieve a similar effect.