khris
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That is not a final design. It was rejected.
That is not a final design. It was rejected.
Jaguar4u
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L2
That's just a nickname that I'm going to give Phase 2. Who knows what they are going at actually call the building.
The "boot" always looked like a "J" to me anyways, not an "L" LOL
The "L" always stood for Libeskind, the designer. I love all his work, worldwide.
Phase 2 will not contain the offices of GO Transit any longer. It will be all Condominiums on top of parking levels. A transparent bridge will connect the two buildings. It will look very sleek and modern, as only Daniel Libeskind would design both the bridge and Phase 2.
Do not quote me on this, but I think Phase 2 will only be 30 floors, the base (parking levels) wider, and the tower slim and narrow as it rises.
I for one, trust Daniel Libeskind, to not let us down.
He is not responsible for the changes that had to be made due to the City of Toronto not being able to come up with the funding for the arts centre that was proposed in the original L-Tower.
http://www.thestar.com/comment/article/715566
This article describes very well, what took place and who came to the rescue.
That's just a nickname that I'm going to give Phase 2. Who knows what they are going at actually call the building.
The "boot" always looked like a "J" to me anyways, not an "L" LOL
The "L" always stood for Libeskind, the designer. I love all his work, worldwide.
Phase 2 will not contain the offices of GO Transit any longer. It will be all Condominiums on top of parking levels. A transparent bridge will connect the two buildings. It will look very sleek and modern, as only Daniel Libeskind would design both the bridge and Phase 2.
Do not quote me on this, but I think Phase 2 will only be 30 floors, the base (parking levels) wider, and the tower slim and narrow as it rises.
I for one, trust Daniel Libeskind, to not let us down.
He is not responsible for the changes that had to be made due to the City of Toronto not being able to come up with the funding for the arts centre that was proposed in the original L-Tower.
http://www.thestar.com/comment/article/715566
This article describes very well, what took place and who came to the rescue.
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Jaguar4u
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Thank-you for that
Compliments are always appreciated
Here is the most recent rendering without the "boot"
Now, if I never saw the original rendering first, I would have fallen in love with this one even more
Compliments are always appreciated
Here is the most recent rendering without the "boot"
Now, if I never saw the original rendering first, I would have fallen in love with this one even more
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yyzer
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Well, Jaguar, this would be major news if true.....is this not 5-7 Esplanade, which was anticipated to be Page & Steele? If Libeskind has taken over, it could get interesting....also, I don't think the above-grade bridge has ever been mentioned before, although it makes sense...where did you get this info?
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Well if thats true, it would be nice to see a similar designed (slope facing the opposite way) 30-40 storey building built across the street.
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5-7 The Esplanade was discussed by the TEYCC in March 2009 and it has been before the OMB and at the Design Review Panel - most recently on November 17. (Anyone know what happened?) The plan requires both rezoning and official plan changes and, as far as I know, these are slowly moving ahead. The project, which is certainly closely linked to the L Tower, also has its own thread on UT. This report was approved by the TEYCC. http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-19704.pdf
Jaguar4u
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What Thread on UT are you referring to?
Jaguar4u
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Page & Steele + Libeskind
I believe they will be working on it together as they did on L-Tower.
Nothing, however, is official. I'm just the little "Bird"
I believe they will be working on it together as they did on L-Tower.
Nothing, however, is official. I'm just the little "Bird"
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Granny
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re: bridge
"..It will be all Condominiums on top of parking levels. A transparent bridge will connect the two buildings.."
I was told by one of the sales reps when I went in to the sales office last week, that there would be EITHER a bridge or a tunnel connecting the L Tower to the parking podium across the street. Translation: He has no clue what will happen.
Most of us here are fully aware that gathering accurate information from sales people is something akin to herding cats.
From a pure speculation point of view, I expect we will in time see a bridge design come forth as plans for 5/7 Esplanade get around to being finalized.
This personally, I think is both very exciting and just a little scarey.
If it is done well, it could create an interesting 'gateway' effect into the the St. Lawrence Market area. If done cheaply/badly it will feel like a Harlem subway ovepass.
One thing for sure. The L Tower design and creation saga is far from over.
"..It will be all Condominiums on top of parking levels. A transparent bridge will connect the two buildings.."
I was told by one of the sales reps when I went in to the sales office last week, that there would be EITHER a bridge or a tunnel connecting the L Tower to the parking podium across the street. Translation: He has no clue what will happen.
Most of us here are fully aware that gathering accurate information from sales people is something akin to herding cats.
From a pure speculation point of view, I expect we will in time see a bridge design come forth as plans for 5/7 Esplanade get around to being finalized.
This personally, I think is both very exciting and just a little scarey.
If it is done well, it could create an interesting 'gateway' effect into the the St. Lawrence Market area. If done cheaply/badly it will feel like a Harlem subway ovepass.
One thing for sure. The L Tower design and creation saga is far from over.
Mongo
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I am hoping for a tunnel. The postcard "edge-on" view of 25 The Esplanade from the west will already be somewhat compromised by 5/7 The Esplanade, but it would be effectively wrecked (in my opinion) if a pedestrian bridge is allowed to go in front of it.
Granny
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Hate to break the news to you, but sadly you can kiss that 'postcard view' good-bye when 5/7 Esplanade goes up,..and it will go up.
maestro
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I realize the design will see it's share of minor to major tweaks as all designs do. I just remain suspicious of this new "L" rumour considering the cancellation of the Go Transit project is continually brought up. Any schlub following the project knows this and has known about this for a long time.
I do like rumours though.
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Strangely enough it's the 5-7 The Esplanade one.
http://www.urbantoronto.ca/showthread.php?t=8786&page=18&highlight=Esplanade
Jaguar4u
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LOL
Thanks
Thanks
yyzer
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I believe they will be working on it together as they did on L-Tower.
Nothing, however, is official. I'm just the little "Bird"
You just keep on tweeting, Jaguar....all information is welcome...