Tewder
Senior Member
Is it possible that the smaller one is a hot tub?
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khris
Senior Member
The smaller one is some kind of hot tub or jacuzzi. That's pretty typical in hotels.
yyzer
Senior Member
some pics from today......
steveve
Senior Member
the angles on the glass facade are awesome. add an amazing touch to the building. almost reminds me of the ROM crystal, sorta, and there are still plenty more to come. so far this is a win in my books and it's not even halfway done. unless they switch to green cladding halfway through, i think we can say the quality is definitely here.
Will there forever be a Ritz vs Shangri-la debate? to me, the only thing the Ritz has on this is unique tilted design (the slants). but i'm not saying that this is a boring design either. this isn't really a box since it's angled on both sides and is suppose to look a bit tilted with the glass and all...
Will there forever be a Ritz vs Shangri-la debate? to me, the only thing the Ritz has on this is unique tilted design (the slants). but i'm not saying that this is a boring design either. this isn't really a box since it's angled on both sides and is suppose to look a bit tilted with the glass and all...
yyzer
Senior Member
couple more pics from the Simcoe St. side.....
khris
Senior Member
Hmm, looks like they've added a second construction elevator?
CML
Active Member
Taken by me yesterday
steveve
Senior Member
Jasonzed
Senior Member
from today
interested
Senior Member
They are working on floor 28 now.
As well, on the Ritz section they were talking about the restaurant and wondering who was coming to the SL in the way of chef's.
I answered there but will post it here.
Shangrila has landed David Chang, a New York celebrity chef written up in NY magazine in Jan 2011 as well as the NY times and Time magazine in dec 2010. The restaurant will be at the NE end of the complex (where the pools are) on levels 1, 2 and 3.
The main hotel restaurant will be at the SE corner and along University avenue.
As well, on the Ritz section they were talking about the restaurant and wondering who was coming to the SL in the way of chef's.
I answered there but will post it here.
Shangrila has landed David Chang, a New York celebrity chef written up in NY magazine in Jan 2011 as well as the NY times and Time magazine in dec 2010. The restaurant will be at the NE end of the complex (where the pools are) on levels 1, 2 and 3.
The main hotel restaurant will be at the SE corner and along University avenue.
steveve
Senior Member
funny how this thing is almost 30 stories, yet, it doesn't look that tall. i don't know what it is that makes this thing look so short. i think it could be the footprint that's just large.
whatever
Senior Member
No. Effin. Way.
David Chang? Seriously? That's a massive score. I'd had my fingers crossed for a Nobu, but I'll take a Momofuku anyday.
Hopefully they don't build up too much buzz about it, so that I'll actually be able to get the odd reservation here and there. Major pain in the ass to get in to some of his NYC locations.
I think the other hotels are dead to me now. This is the one I'm waiting for.
David Chang? Seriously? That's a massive score. I'd had my fingers crossed for a Nobu, but I'll take a Momofuku anyday.
Hopefully they don't build up too much buzz about it, so that I'll actually be able to get the odd reservation here and there. Major pain in the ass to get in to some of his NYC locations.
I think the other hotels are dead to me now. This is the one I'm waiting for.
interested
Senior Member
Yes, seriously. I heard it confirmed by Shangrila and they have even added it to their promotional materials for sales of the condos.
Incidently, I know I will take heat for this but I have also seen drawings for the hotel lobby. It will be somewhat plain compared to say Vancouver but incredibly elegant if the mock ups are accurate. Of course, there is that thing called "artisitic liberty" so we shall have to wait and see the final product. I must say that I am somewhat underwhelmed by the Ritz and I hope that doesn't happen here at the SL. I fear that Marriot having taken over the Ritz chain is bringing the Ritz to Marriott level rather than improving the Marriott to Ritz standards. Unfortunate. Again, just my view.
Incidently, I know I will take heat for this but I have also seen drawings for the hotel lobby. It will be somewhat plain compared to say Vancouver but incredibly elegant if the mock ups are accurate. Of course, there is that thing called "artisitic liberty" so we shall have to wait and see the final product. I must say that I am somewhat underwhelmed by the Ritz and I hope that doesn't happen here at the SL. I fear that Marriot having taken over the Ritz chain is bringing the Ritz to Marriott level rather than improving the Marriott to Ritz standards. Unfortunate. Again, just my view.
greenleaf
Senior Member
That's awesome. Not that I really expect one to open at Shangri-La, but I'd love for Momofuku Milk Bar to come to Toronto. (Even better, I'd like a Toronto chef with a sweet tooth to buy some soft serve machines and go nuts.)
Ramako
Moderator
It looks like they're nearly ready to start putting glass on the podium, as the frames are now being put up.