Thanks tomms!
ProjectEnd
Superstar
I'm with Tewder on this one, I think the contrasting architectural styles only enhance the DD, not encroach upon it.
syn
Senior Member
You claim that the towers aren't about spectacle when such a contrast is a spectacle unto itself.
An overall design scheme based on contrast doesn't necessarily require a collection of heritage buildings.
Redroom Studios
Senior Member
the "contrast" image in question is actually one of the best looking shots of the first Distillery tower I've yet seen. The tower itself is meh, but the composition of those different elements really does work.
Tomms - killer skyline image from the roof!
Tomms - killer skyline image from the roof!
Hypnotoad
Senior Member
Thanks. I took the photo from the railway just behind the DD. The sun was at a bad angle so I couldn't get the colours I wanted on the building. However, standing there looking at the DD, Pure Spirit, and the surrounding neighbourhood, I was impressed by the magnitude of the contrast. I do not believe that this tower kills the district and have come around to really appreciate its prominence because it does not dominate. It does not "fit in" either.
If I could make one adjustment it would have been to increase the height of the pointy podium by 2-stories. That is actually my favourite feature of this building. Not that anyone asked, but my least favourite feature is the name.
purespirits
New Member
My PDI is set for June 11th 
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Apparently the first possession date will be June 4th! Is the building even considered safe hmmm...
!!!! Apparently the first possession date will be June 4th! Is the building even considered safe hmmm...
nekz
Active Member
Thanks Tomms!
How are you getting in anyway? Is the elevator functional, or are you taking the stairs?
Jarrek
Active Member
Shot is nice but the building is a mistake.
khris
Senior Member
Anyone have a pic of phase 2? I want to confirm it is what I think it is.
dt_toronto_geek
Superstar
http://www.architectsalliance.com/portfolio/in-progress/distillery-district
Under "Distillery District", click on "2" and you will get a render
detroitbootybass
Active Member
khris
Senior Member
M5Vgirl
New Member
It's the third tower (final phase of the trio). Anyone have more details? I wouldn't mind picking up something in the Distillery.
urbandreamer
recession proof
Surely they plan on building townhouses or more midrise condos in the DD? Only three towers, that's it?
The only thing I wouldn't mind picking up in the DD: women.
The only thing I wouldn't mind picking up in the DD: women.
khris
Senior Member
Surely they plan on building townhouses or more midrise condos in the DD? Only three towers, that's it?
The only thing I wouldn't mind picking up in the DD: women.
And a good ole fashioned STD to go along with the women?