Toronto Residences at the RCMI Condos | 134.72m | 42s | Tribute | Zeidler

[someMidTowner]

Today:

 

[urbandreamer]

2 May 2013:

I wish they'd done a more thoughtful "checkerboard" pattern here--with graphic black and white panels.

 

[metroTO]

^^^ I agree. The pattern repeats every 6 rows, creating a not so appealing wallpaper pattern that would age quickly.
I prefer a purely randomized pattern with a couple more shades of grey.

 

[someMidTowner]

I think digital camo (a 21st century take on combat camouflage) is a fitting pattern for this project. It may be a stretch, but I see it as a cool homage to the site and it's military institute past. Just like digital camo, the RCMI is a new incarnation of an old concept (at least in name)

 

[urbandreamer]

I also wonder--given the number of future condo residents in the area--if Village by the Grange's McCaul frontage should revert back to retail uses--I reckon it would be successful today.

 

[Razz]

May 6, 2013:

 

[androiduk]

 

[AlbertC]

Nice photos Razz, gorgeous shades of vermilion skies.

 

[Miscreant]

Razz--I'm liking the street legal vibe: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjKYpYkVEYM

You know you're a Toronto urban density nerd when you pass the time watching the ending credits of different seasons of Street Legal in order to admire skyline development.

Yeah.

 

[Ratazana]

Aura vs RCMI... FIGHT!

 

[androiduk]

From Dundas & Jarvis

 

[dt_toronto_geek]

The torch above CityTV is rusting badly. It's really disappointing that Rogers did the absolute minimum to improve the exterior of this mess given it's high profile, and a sad contrast of where they moved from.

 

[MrSocky]

It is pathetic I must admit, but a part of me really wants to see the entire thing just rust. It would add some much needed texture and colour to the sea of grey buildings in the square, and would also add to the grityness of toronto. Who knows, maybe it will get to that point one day though!

 

[taal]

Wouldn't surprise me if Rogers eventually just removes the entire torch portion of the building.

 

[TheKingEast]

The torch above CityTV is rusting badly. It's really disappointing that Rogers did the absolute minimum to improve the exterior of this mess given it's high profile, and a sad contrast of where they moved from.

The torch doesn't make Rogers money. It will continue to rot away. What a terrible company.