Toronto One Bloor East | 257.24m | 76s | Great Gulf | Hariri Pontarini

[wopchop]

Balconies simply aren't a priority. It's not important. The developer doesn't care that the public can't see what the outer shell is going to look like. Their priority is having the inside of the building ready for occupancy. Having completed balconies is near the bottom of the priority list.

This is incorrect, because the balcony guard needs to be in place to receive occupancy. Given the history of accidents involving balconies in Toronto, with many inspectors, inspection of guards tends to be one of the most stringent parts of the occupancy inspection.

I'm not sure if there is a way around this, but even if there is and you can get partial occupancy for units and prevent access to the balconies, it is still not ideal. Now you have to coordinate occupancy inspections with dozens of different owners, and must complete all work from exterior with no suite access.

 

[Benito]

The builder is actively installing balcony railings.

 

[Tuscani01]

This is incorrect, because the balcony guard needs to be in place to receive occupancy. Given the history of accidents involving balconies in Toronto, with many inspectors, inspection of guards tends to be one of the most stringent parts of the occupancy inspection.

I'm not sure if there is a way around this, but even if there is and you can get partial occupancy for units and prevent access to the balconies, it is still not ideal. Now you have to coordinate occupancy inspections with dozens of different owners, and must complete all work from exterior with no suite access.

Sorry, I don't mean it would be done after residents move in. Just that it's not the priority until much later in the process. Once they switch focus to the balcony glass, it will go up quite quickly.

 

[interchange42]

I hate when everyone jumps onto this assumption that since balcony glass installation isn't occurring at a rapid pace, that it's either a defect or supply issue.

Balconies simply aren't a priority. It's not important. The developer doesn't care that the public can't see what the outer shell is going to look like. Their priority is having the inside of the building ready for occupancy. Having completed balconies is near the bottom of the priority list.

This is incorrect, because the balcony guard needs to be in place to receive occupancy. Given the history of accidents involving balconies in Toronto, with many inspectors, inspection of guards tends to be one of the most stringent parts of the occupancy inspection.

I'm not sure if there is a way around this, but even if there is and you can get partial occupancy for units and prevent access to the balconies, it is still not ideal. Now you have to coordinate occupancy inspections with dozens of different owners, and must complete all work from exterior with no suite access.

Sorry, I don't mean it would be done after residents move in. Just that it's not the priority until much later in the process. Once they switch focus to the balcony glass, it will go up quite quickly.

Exactly, we will see a lot more balcony glass on this building before anyone starts moving in. That's still a ways off and should not be a source of serious concern for anyone.

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[GotitRight]

I hate when everyone jumps onto this assumption that since balcony glass installation isn't occurring at a rapid pace, that it's either a defect or supply issue.

Balconies simply aren't a priority. It's not important. The developer doesn't care that the public can't see what the outer shell is going to look like. Their priority is having the inside of the building ready for occupancy. Having completed balconies is near the bottom of the priority list.

Sorry pal, that's not how construction projects work. The glass balcony work is awarded to a sub contracted trade who has a schedule to meet independent of any other work being performed inside. The 2 have nothing in common. The "developer" would be thrilled if the exterior was completed. For whatever reason, the balcony glass work has been brutally slow on this project which is noticeable because without it the building is a boring box. The glass makes this building.

 

[Skeezix]

Sorry pal

Are we in a 1940s movie now?

 

[Tuscani01]

Sorry pal, that's not how construction projects work. The glass balcony work is awarded to a sub contracted trade who has a schedule to meet independent of any other work being performed inside. The 2 have nothing in common. The "developer" would be thrilled if the exterior was completed. For whatever reason, the balcony glass work has been brutally slow on this project which is noticeable because without it the building is a boring box. The glass makes this building.

That's great, but im sure they are doing everything according to their contract. I'm sorry it's not quick enough for you. Perhaps the schedule just reflects my original point that this simply isn't a priority?

 

[G.L.17]

Today:

 

[UrbanOptic]

April 5, 2016

 

[Benito]

More glazing up top.

 

[heatscore]

Appreciate the updates everyone.

Dont know if this has been discussed before, but are there any more detailed plans to light up the top of the building?

 

[interchange42]

Inexcusably, there's been more than a 12 hour gap in posting in this thread.

From yesterday.

Growing out of Nicolas

Glowing edge

Glass Glass Glass

Shadow play

The Friendly Giant

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[stjames2queenwest]

Looks super optimistic. The way that light interacts with the balcony curves is really cool. I'm glad that they register this well.

 

[Canadian Chocho]

Indeed, that last shot you can see how the shadows of the balconies is cast on the curtain-wall, really cool.

 

[Miscreant]

Yep, the balconies are looking fantastic. This will be really beautiful when it's complete, especially from the west where we can see the sun setting on it.