Toronto George Brown College Waterfront Campus | ?m | 8s | George Brown | KPMB

[p5connex]

p5:

Didn't know the story behind the frit pattern - thanks for that bit of info!

AoD

Sure thing. Another thing with this building is that there is a lot of constructivist ideas in it, but sadly many of them were watered down or taken out because of either budgetary constraints or city planning. This build did have to go through an extensive process with the DesignReview Board, which was definitely beneficial there are some things that they felt needed to be less stand-outish. Strangely, they helped shape the building but also took an axe to I as well. I think irrespective of this, we will see a pretty great building take its final place.

If and when they ever need the space, although I don't think this is happening anymore there is/was the plan to extend across the street to the north-the expansion was to be connected by tunnel and bridge and would have had an addition much like the south building, only much shallower.

p5

 

[Tewder]

Why do Corus/GBC call to mind Sheridan Business Park in Mississauga?

 

[M____J1]

The frit pattern was actually derived from the reflections and scattering of the sunlight on the water of lake Ontario..numerous tests were done to determine the appropriate patterning, but I think this one works.

The building will turn out well- much better than corus that's for sure - especially considering the various cladding materials, glazing types and conglomeration of massings. It will also have accents of color inside that will radiate through the glass and make things pop..(ie: furniture, columns, seating etc.)

Stantec or EllisDon?

 

[someMidTowner]

Why do Corus/GBC call to mind Sheridan Business Park in Mississauga?

because its box-like, has its own parking lot, and you cant get there on a subway.

 

[p5connex]

Stantec or EllisDon?

This is a joint venture between Stantec and KPMB, so yes Stantec.

 

[M____J1]

This is a joint venture between Stantec and KPMB, so yes Stantec.

Didn't think KPMB was part of HIP on HRRH.

 

[p5connex]

Didn't think KPMB was part of HIP on HRRH.

KPMB wasn't a part of HIP or HRRH, but we are referring to GBC (George Brown College) I thought? HRRH was entirely Stantec (Toronto & Philly offices).

 

[Riverdale Rink Rat]

Dropped a package off at FedEx today, so I took the opportunity to do a 360 of GBC. This is going to be spectacular! The double tall windows with the frit pattern, facing the park and harbour, are very cool. The slightly overhanging top two floors on the SE corner, the scissor stairs, and the top floor lecture halls (I assume) are all fabulous. A beautiful building. Kudos!

 

[Mongo]

didn't think kpmb was part of hip on hrrh.

hip hip hrrh!

 

[p5connex]

What? ^^

 

[Mongo]

You've never heard the expression, "Hip Hip Hurrah!" ?

 

[p5connex]

Yes. Yes, I have. Wasn't sure what you were referring to..HIP o!

 

[androiduk]

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[Atlantis]

A few updates from today:

 

[Northern Magus]

Thanks for the great pics.

This building's looking pretty impressive.