Toronto Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto | 207.86m | 53s | Graywood | Kohn Pedersen Fox

[gei]

I also find this building quite underwhelming... I'm surprised at some of the enthusiasm in here...

 

[ladyscraper]

I also find this building quite underwhelming... I'm surprised at some of the enthusiasm in here...

Walking around outside I've heard a bunch of positive comments about this building from the average joes out there.. it's nice when the people that don't really follow architecture take notice and get to enjoy a new building.
I agree that the cladding could have been better but the shape is really nice.

 

[Traynor]

I think the building itself is a missed opportunity. While the shape is sleek and interesting, they dropped the ball on the boring cladding that is nothing but repetitive all the way up. This could have been a stunner if done differently

I am confused by part of your statement. Most modern buildings (except PoMo) use the same cladding all the way up: TD Tower, FCP, CCW, TD Canada Trust tower etc... Perhaps you could expand on your idea and give us some examples of buildings that change cladding as they get taller. I am not disputing your opinion, but just need clarification.

 

[steveve]

The roof cladding is OFF THE CHARTS INSANE! I'm lovin it! Its so reflective and crystal clean (at least for now)... such a cool skyscraper

 

[androiduk]

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[interchange42]

Great light!

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[Parkdalian]

More light on the Ritz:

 

[drum118]

Click for full size:
You can see in the last photo framing been install for the other haft of the roof with glass in place on the other section.

 

[steveve]

the glass looks super hot on the top level! And now that the south facing side is fully clad! its just awesome! its such a huge balcony to have! almost too big if you ask me . lucky bastard.

 

[yyzer]

Very nice pics, drum! Here's a Front St. POV, posted by Jasonzed at SSC.....

 

[Red Mars]

Great detailed shots!

An observation:

The south view pic -

Its nice to see that the concrete columns line up with the window frames for an unobstructed view.

Its a shame to see this be overlooked in so many other projects. You'll see a nice large panel of glass only to see a column smack in the middle of it.

 

[steveve]

i agree! Cool shot! Notice how the lighting makes the floorplans on Ritz/RBC looks so unified! its sweet how their floors match up kinda well (except for ritz slants of course

 

[urbandreamer]

RedRoomStudios: Park car on Gardiner last night at 10:30pm, get out and take photos of this development from Gardiner Eastbound by CN tower.

Thanks.

 

[Lansdown]

Rate it three stars. Nothing much admirable on its own and I think it will age poorly. Helps with variety on the skyline. As an individual piece though, lacklustre.

 

[urbandreamer]

Hmm, I rate it one star. I walked around it last night with a friend and we both agreed it's very conservative, Toronto Bay St culture at its worst. Should make a nice Marriot Hotel in about 20 years.

Imagine if this was all wood, instead of cheap paneling seen here: 12 June 2010