UtakataNoAnnex
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I mean it could be argued that new buildings fit in well and that's great or they don't fit in and still look great...but Time and Space is neither of those.
Toronto Time and Space Condos | 101.8m | 29s | Pemberton | Wallman Architects
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Mihairokov
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The issue with T&S is inherent to the fact that they had such a large footprint and decided they wanted to have two identical squat buildings and then built them very poorly. There was a lot of potential for something very good with that much space.
The Whitfield is going to make them look even worse once it's completed.
The Whitfield is going to make them look even worse once it's completed.
C-mac
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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder I guess, because one of the things I like about it is the fact it's not a 150 meter slender table top building like all the other ones. It gives the area a bit of variety. Again, I know I'm of the very minority here, but I just think some of the criticism about this project is a little harsh and unfair.
GenerationLee
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I have difficulty in finding positives to this project, for it's squat, monotomous massing and design, despite setbacks and using a U shape format, reads as a block of housing that feels out of place in the oldest neighbourhood in the city. (I find the landscaping really lacking here as well...the southerly courtyard is not welcoming due to the inherently heavy massing of this building)
I took these today, of one of my least favourite angles of this project, from the Distillery.
I took these today, of one of my least favourite angles of this project, from the Distillery.
UD2
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Personally i think this building is a well executed project for the area. I don’t find it in anyway overwhelming, it meets the street in a very uniform street wall that fits with rest of the area. The facade design does a lot to break up the bulk of the building and make it look diverse and interesting.
I wouldn’t go as far to say that this building is the next benchmark for architectural design, but I would place this project in my top 10 more favorite condos in Toronto.
But like many master pieces, it sometimes is ahead of the time for the taste of the masses. But there are many like me who really can appreciate it.
C-mac
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UtakataNoAnnex
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Actually, I doubt it would look any better in Burlington. The problem of T&S is not only that it does not fit into the neighbourhood it has joined, it is that it is also a mess of spandrel and is clearly not built with much care or thought.
reinventingthewheel
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Tried to get a half decent shot last night while passing this place, looks okay at first glance.
But the slightest double take and you begin to see the uneven masonry, poorly installed seams of the facade and general lack of cohesion in design patterns.
Take for instance the difference in alignment of balconies with these cosmetic panels.
They are not merely poorly constructed, missed opportunities. They are overdesigns void of thought.
But the slightest double take and you begin to see the uneven masonry, poorly installed seams of the facade and general lack of cohesion in design patterns.
Take for instance the difference in alignment of balconies with these cosmetic panels.
They are not merely poorly constructed, missed opportunities. They are overdesigns void of thought.
Towered
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You're killing me, man.
Irishmonk
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It's the Cybertruck of condos!
mburrrrr
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20-29 storey category for 2024 year end poll
@DSC Help me out!
This is the best angle. We can blame @Lachlan Holmes if this wins.
@DSC Help me out!
This is the best angle. We can blame @Lachlan Holmes if this wins.
Lachlan Holmes
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Lol. While I always appreciate the privilege of having one of my contributions used for a year-end poll or an article or otherwise, I will try to redeem myself and share that despite my camerawork on this one I am strongly leaning towards Westport in this height category, which seems to have the best overall design concept as well as exterior fit and finish — though The Thornhill is a relatively smart looking addition as well.
