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[Edward Skira]

The third tower was meant for the parking lot behind the Dominion building. No façadism here.

 

[88drums]

The third tower was meant for the parking lot behind the Dominion building. No façadism here.

Not true, at least as per these early and hopefully long-outdated renderings.

 

[wolfewood]

Not true, at least as per these early and hopefully long-outdated renderings.

Yep, hopefully these plans involving the Dominion building will be scrapped and never occur...

 

[hihihi]

Take a look at the database before you post about renderings. The design has been updated.

 

[88drums]

Take a look at the database before you post about renderings. The design has been updated.

You're right, thankfully it has. But the original plans for the third tower were being discussed. Take a look at comment context before you post.

 

[khris]

You're right, thankfully it has. But the original plans for the third tower were being discussed. Take a look at comment context before you post.

Then you would know that the third tower is no longer part of the proposal.

 

[bilked]

Looks like it'll be 81 Bay:

http://www.benzinga.com/pressreleas...awarded-listing-for-iconic-81-bay-street-towe

 

[Hanlansboy]

Looks like it'll be 81 Bay:

http://www.benzinga.com/pressreleas...awarded-listing-for-iconic-81-bay-street-towe

Thanks for the info on the link, I'm really looking forward to this one, especially, aside from its design, the public park covering the train tracks. I can envision the sensational views that park will offer!

 

[yyzhyd]

45 to 81... A nod to the Chinese perhaps?

 

[Hanlansboy]

45 to 81... A nod to the Chinese perhaps?

Ok, I'll bite, how is the numbers 45 and 81 significant to the Chinese community?

 

[buildup]

Ok, I'll bite, how is the numbers 45 and 81 significant to the Chinese community?

Good question. Don't expect a good answer.

 

[Automation Gallery]

Ok, I'll bite, how is the numbers 45 and 81 significant to the Chinese community?

For gods sake, those numbers mean nothing here
this is an office complex and not some condo development that is being sold to superstitious people,

 

[yyzhyd]

Ok, I'll bite, how is the numbers 45 and 81 significant to the Chinese community?

Good question. Don't expect a good answer.

Was actually referencing the 4 vs. 8 in the address. I've heard numerous times that 4 sounds like death vs. 8 which apparently sounds like wealth in Mandarin/Cantonese.

For gods sake, those numbers mean nothing here
this is an office complex and not some condo development that is being sold to superstitious people,

I agree with your rationale AG. Maybe it's just coincidence but changing of 4s to 8s has happened so many times in condo developments such as 40 Scott to 88 Scott, or in the floor numbering in cityplace etc that it was my default reaction. Curious change nevertheless.

 

[CDL.TO]

Even in aviation they've been maximizing the use of the number 8 for marketing reasons (and I don't think that airlines are very superstitious).

Airbus leapfrogged a couple of numbers to go straight to A380. The A380, A350, and Boeing 787 have all started their series numberings at -800 (rather than starting at 100, which was typical and logical). The redesign of the 747 is the 747-8 (when the logical name would have been 747-500).

I think it's seen less as "superstition" and more as simply marketing these days.

 

[maestro]

Marketing or superstition, I think it could be a mistake being too similar to the Bay Weliington Tower's address.