Toronto Royal Ontario Museum | ?m | ?s | Daniel Libeskind

[AndreaPalladio]

None of which addresses the fact that the spaces inside are terrible for showing artifacts. I predict Mr. Thorsell's failed attempt at showmanship will last even less time than the Queen Elizabeth II galleries Liebeskind's crystal replaced.

 

[jje1000]

None of which addresses the fact that the spaces inside are terrible for showing artifacts.

This, 100%. It's an interesting and eye-catching building, but an awful museum which forces strange layouts and collects dust like a fiend.

 

[modernizt]

This, 100%. It's an interesting and eye-catching building, but an awful museum which forces strange layouts and collects dust like a fiend.

Back when they were pushing the idea of the Crystal expansion, the housekeeping and maintenance staff warned the board that the museum's new design would be a disaster for them to care for, but of course, flashiness was chosen over quality architecture.

The landscaping will be an improvement along Bloor, but it should have already been like that to begin with. The rest of the museum continues to be a disappointing experience.

 

[modernizt]

http://www.claudecormier.com/en/projet/musee-royal-de-lontario-rom-2/

 

[someMidTowner]

A big dinosaur skeleton?

 

[raptor]

That's a huge dino on the corner of Bloor and Queens park

 

[AlvinofDiaspar]

A big dinosaur skeleton?

Actually I thought that's an interesting move - certainly draws attention to the corner (and you know the kids would just love to go underneath it).

AoD

 

[someMidTowner]

Actually I thought that's an interesting movie - certainly draws attention to the corner.

AoD

Let's put one in Maple Leaf Square while we're at it! Go Raps!

 

[AlvinofDiaspar]

Let's put one in Maple Leaf Square while we're at it! Go Raps!

I thought they're going for the bird of prey look instead going forward.

AoD

 

[alklay]

The trees would be a nice addition to the area. Toronto just does not have enough decent landscaping (and trees) at street level.

 

[someMidTowner]

I thought they're going for the bird of prey look instead going forward.

AoD

It hasn't been 100% confirmed, but it is pretty likely. I get my facts right from the source: NBA 2K15 for XBox One...

I am more concerned about the issues in getting that thing to stand upright on one leg like that without some type of hideous support system

 

[condovo]

Excellent!

 

[Edward Skira]

Awesome!

 

[Ramako]

The kid in me loves this idea.

I thought they're going for the bird of prey look instead going forward.

AoD

I believe this was just speculation. Nothing has been confirmed either way.

 

[someMidTowner]

I believe this was just speculation. Nothing has been confirmed either way.

It is more than just speculation, but we should probably make a new thread for that!