Toronto The Residences of 488 University Avenue | 206.95m | 55s | Amexon | Core Architects

[FMCS]

They do recycle old concrete and turn it into usable gravel as well as for other uses.... But it's sad to see this one go!

 

[someMidTowner]

Oct 15:

 

[CodeDonkey]

 

[ProjectEnd]

Interesting though this process is, it's also terribly, terribly sad...

 

[maestro]

Just a little sad. I can still recall when the towers on the Hilton block were reclad.

 

[neuhaus]

If I had a really large backyard I would try to salvage some of those panels and make a really nice pavilion or modernist gazebo out of them.
I hate to see these concrete panels go.

 

[Ryan_T]

^ Is this not a possibility?

Somehow, I think the builders wouldn't mind recouping that cost. Or to put it towards reclaimed materials. I can see it being a pleasant accent or structure to some modern homes.

 

[AlvinofDiaspar]

The scrims are falling apart physically - it's one reason why they are getting removed in the first place.

AoD

 

[TOfan696]

The scrims are falling apart physically - it's one reason why they are getting removed in the first place.

AoD

It would have been nice to a see a new design that pays homage to the scrims in a more modern and contextual way. It was a pretty unique building.

 

[AlvinofDiaspar]

It would have been nice to a see a new design that pays homage to the scrims in a more modern and contextual way. It was a pretty unique building.

Totally agree - I think there might be a frit pattern on the glass that sort of pays homage, but a metal screen that provides a 3D effect might be better.

AoD

 

[Automation Gallery]

The Residences of 488 University Avenue wins four International Property Awards
TORONTO, Oct. 29, 2015 /CNW/ - Amexon Development Corporation's The Residences of 488 University Avenue in Toronto, has won four prestigious international awards from the
International Property Awards based in England.
Amexon Development Corporation is launching The Residences of 488 University Avenue, a 55-storey condominium tower in downtown Toronto.

Among all entrants from The Americas at the International Property Awards Amexon was awarded:

• Best Architecture -Multiple Residences
• Best Residential High-Rise Development
• Best Condominium Canada
• Best Interior Design Canada

The International Property Awards are judged by a panel of more than 80 leading developers, architects, designers and other real estate professionals from around the world, who cover every aspect of global Residential and Commercial real estate.
http://www.newswire.ca/news-release...-international-property-awards-538310531.html

 

[salsa]

 

[caltrane74]

structural steel...

 

[G.L.17]

A few hours ago:

 

[Towered]

The exoskeleton!!