urbandreamer
recession proof
I gotta say--maybe others feel this way?--I'm bored by this project now! Wish they'd been controversial, and used all black or all green or some coloured cladding.
Toronto First Canadian Place Rejuvenation | 298.08m | 72s | Brookfield | MdeAS Architects
reaperexpress
Senior Member
Not at all! I think they struck the perfect balance between keeping the original design, and giving it a fresh look.
steveve
Senior Member
this is such a peaceful thread... it seems like most people are all for this re-clad 
! no harm done recladding first canadian.
! no harm done recladding first canadian.MetroMan
Senior Member
What a grimy gross mess below the stage.... and people were complaining that the glass looked green? lol
gristle
Senior Member
I'm quite enjoying the reclad.
I'm hoping it will continue right down to the sidewalk.
I'm hoping it will continue right down to the sidewalk.
taal
Senior Member
Yes, speaking of which does anyone know if the sidewalks will be done / the entire base for that matter ?
gristle
Senior Member
Good question!
The base and sidewalks could you use some attention as well.
The base and sidewalks could you use some attention as well.
MetroMan
Senior Member
Without looking for references, I recall that they were going to keep the marble on the podium. It'll be easier to clean and maintain than the tower and FCP will still have that opulent look and feel.
Re: sidewalks -- I agree. If the Bloor BIA can afford to redo that entire stretch of Bloor with granite sidewalks, no doubt Bay street can afford to build a beautiful public realm.
Re: sidewalks -- I agree. If the Bloor BIA can afford to redo that entire stretch of Bloor with granite sidewalks, no doubt Bay street can afford to build a beautiful public realm.
Northern Magus
Active Member
+1
If BIAs like the Entertainment District and Yorkville can come together and create excellent plans, there's no reason why it can't happen in the Financial District. There's ample opportunities there for some excellent urban spaces.
If BIAs like the Entertainment District and Yorkville can come together and create excellent plans, there's no reason why it can't happen in the Financial District. There's ample opportunities there for some excellent urban spaces.
khris
Senior Member
Just took this:
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Traynor
Senior Member
Is it me... Or did they slow down again after they passed that magic floor where the big Nesbitt Burns BMO Christmas Party will be held?
Harleyjuice... Where are you? What's the latest news on the progress?
Harleyjuice... Where are you? What's the latest news on the progress?
sodapop
Active Member
^^^ it does seem very slow to me. i hope it picks up the pace soon
Kraylin
Active Member
Christmas Parties are starting all over the city, lots of people are working a little slower lol. Good time to slow down and be grateful for all we have.
Mo-tage
Active Member
I thought Harleyjuice told us that they were changing the process a little, going from a corkscrew approach where the platforms moved in stages, to one where all the platforms move at the same time. I would guess that they had to wait a few days for the two platforms that were a little behind to catch up so they could all move at once.
I think if you look today all platforms have moved down one level, there are now 7 rows of windows exposed. This new approach will make it more difficult to judge progress as they move down the building, it will be an exercise in counting window rows I think.
I think if you look today all platforms have moved down one level, there are now 7 rows of windows exposed. This new approach will make it more difficult to judge progress as they move down the building, it will be an exercise in counting window rows I think.
steveve
Senior Member
Shots from today:
