Toronto The One | 328.4m | 91s | Mizrahi Developments | Foster + Partners

[innsertnamehere]

Oh come on, the upside down building (sears building, thats what I like to call it) isn't that bad.. It'll be much better once that huge lot out front is developed by Ryerson in a few years too, I think its the next one on their list to be developed after the Health Sciences building on Church.

 

[Automation Gallery]

As i recall, the 1 Bloor street east lot stood empty fo over 5 years with most people not giving a hoot of what was going on
only on these forums are some people concerned

 

[devjohnson]

Why the hate on the Sears building?

It's one of my favorites in the city!

 

[stjames2queenwest]

I like this building too, it would be a great podium for a taller tower, it does have a stunted presence though.

 

[Tewder]

I like it too. I'm more and more convinced though that brutalism just doesn't work in an urban context. In an open landscaped setting these buildings are beautifully sculptural. In a city they're just brutal!

 

[modernizt]

I like this building too, it would be a great podium for a taller tower, it does have a stunted presence though.

Not everything needs to have a tower sticking out of it.

There is nothing "stunted" about this building. Have you ever walked past it? It has a huge, exciting, looming presence.

 

[Mr. BT]

I agree that'd I'd rather see an empty lot rather than an eye sore.

This is the eyesore I couldn't stand while living in merchandise lofts

Disagree. I find this building quite beautiful.

 

[FMCS]

Disagree. I find this building quite beautiful.

I do as well... I think that a variety of buildings representing all the different architectural styles this city has is a lot more attractive then replacing all with the modern glass of today, adds texture and is interesting visually to someone walking around.

 

[stjames2queenwest]

Not everything needs to have a tower sticking out of it.

There is nothing "stunted" about this building. Have you ever walked past it? It has a huge, exciting, looming presence.

That's just my opinion. It's huge and stumpy, and very interesting. As I mentioned above I like it. Yes i have walked past it many times, I live within a few minutes walk of it.

I did not specifically mean to imply that it should have a tower extruding from it. Simply that a podium of this shape would be cool.

 

[junctionist]

That building is outstanding.

 

[Strange Advance]

Yep, I'm also on board with liking that building a lot.

 

[buildup]

Yep, I'm also on board with liking that building a lot.

I like it too. There was a period when Manulife Centre was derided as Brutalist Bunker, which in fact is its blade-runner beauty. Sometimes yo just have to look at things without preconceived ideas. Concrete doesn't mean ugly.

 

[modernizt]

And even if something is "ugly", why is that so bad? Ugly often equates to visually interesting, even if it's not soft and pretty looking.

There are also a lot of "pretty" buildings that are not good architecture, and a lot of "ugly" buildings that function very well for their intended purpose.

 

[6 Rivers]

I agree that'd I'd rather see an empty lot rather than an eye sore.

This is the eyesore I couldn't stand while living in merchandise lofts

That is a gorgeous building.

 

[kotsy]

Screw all you guys

I think it looks like a giant upside down turd.