got it right
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The attempt was better. Materials and finish fell short. It is however dramatic in the skyline.
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The attempt was better. Materials and finish fell short. It is however dramatic in the skyline.
AlvinofDiaspar
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You've said that the project is a disaster, "looks like a demolition site", "lipstick on this pig" at a point when the podium itself as hardly solid (much less clad) - and yet now you claim that it will be "ok" - and at the same time extoling others not to judge Aura which was much, much further ahead in the construction process on the basis that it isn't complete? I think one requires a bit of consistency in order to be taken seriously.
Drama in the skyline doesn't translate into good architecture by default.
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Tewder
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I like Scotia Plaza too but i don't know that the word 'drama' comes to mind when i think of it. To me 'drama' implies something more showy or 'histrionic', so to speak... so maybe i just misunderstood your original post? Regardless, if drama in this sense is what you're looking for I think that One Bloor hits the mark, the podium in particular... in theory at least, let's see how it's executed!
metropolis
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67Cup
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Very interesting angle on that shot. I hope you will have continued access to that vantage point as construction proceeds. If so, please keep the shots coming.
D-W
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I believe what you see might be the forms for the elevator core above the 8th floor, as 8th floor is still in the process of being constructed/poured.
got it right
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Agree in theory..if it ends up looking exactly like 5/31 and 13/31 in the renderings than yes it will have met my expectations....just don't hold your breath. As for dramatic...the Bazis design for this project blows this away.
androiduk
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verticalvillage
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Though Toronto condominiums are certainly having trouble stepping out of the safe and time tested form of the box, I think we are starting to see a few new project that are, paraphrasing another UT Forum member "It's a glass box, but a very nice glass box".
I think this, YC Condos, Residences at the RCMI, and Theatre Park are good examples.
I think this, YC Condos, Residences at the RCMI, and Theatre Park are good examples.
androiduk
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I didn't have my camera but there's a great looking piece of curved glass on the northwest corner of the building.
devjohnson
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The curved glass in the north-west corner looks great! Didn't take a pic though, the rain was heavy!
kris
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Will this be like Aura where they will open the base retail before the completion of the tower?
canadaniel
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Took these today, sorry low quality from my iPhone 4
nopacnone
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Wow, the actual glass is curved! Can't think of another condo in the city with even a single piece of curved glass.