Toronto U of T: Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport | 51m | 6s | U of T | Patkau

[ChesterCopperpot]

any idea why the black horizontal fencing comes down to block the tops of the windows?

Providing some sort of shade from the sun?

 

[junctionist]

My vote goes to UBC in Vancouver. Have you seen that campus and setting?

Nothing in Canada compares to U of T's spectacular architecture, great public spaces, spectacular scenery with the downtown skyline surrounding it and proximity to other landmarks like the ROM and Queen's Park.

 

[urbandreamer]

 

[WiddleBittyKitty]

None of those pics in the preceding post "took".

 

[am29]

 

[am29]

 

[kram74]

 

[AlvinofDiaspar]

Thanks for the great interior and exterior photos - turned out a lot better than the final renderings suggested, though the loss of the original details (wood interior, etc.) is unfortunate. A rather "masculine" structure.

AoD

 

[am29]

Thanks for the great interior and exterior photos - turned out a lot better than the final renderings suggested, though the loss of the original details (wood interior, etc.) is unfortunate. A rather "masculine" structure.

AoD

I think it didn't quite live u to its original potential but I hope in the future they really do construct a tower on the northern end of the building. Also hopefully something nice with the half tennis court they have on the south end of this so the empty windowless black wall will be hidden. Not bad though some details I really like like the stairs in front and behind the building so they can alleviate fan traffic during large games. I really hope Canadian universities can catch up to US ones in terms of athletics.

 

[AlvinofDiaspar]

I really hope Canadian universities can catch up to US ones in terms of athletics.

Probably not going to happen - fundamentally different university culture/experience.

AoD

 

[modernizt]

Nothing in Canada compares to U of T's spectacular architecture, great public spaces, spectacular scenery with the downtown skyline surrounding it and proximity to other landmarks like the ROM and Queen's Park.

Why does it have to be one or the other? Comparing UofT and UBC's campuses is comparing apples and oranges. It makes no sense. They each offer a very different, and visually stunning, experience.

 

[junctionist]

I think it does. "Most beautiful campus" means just one.

 

[Ayan]

Nothing in Canada compares to U of T's spectacular architecture, great public spaces, spectacular scenery with the downtown skyline surrounding it and proximity to other landmarks like the ROM and Queen's Park.

I love parts of the U of T campus (the old campus and Robarts Library in particular) but overall, the McGill campus is much nicer. McGill is a better comparison in terms of both setting and architecture than UBC (UBC has an unbeatable picturesque setting including a clothing optional beach and some beautiful buildings but it's from a different era). McGill's larger and more diverse stock of old buildings (nicely complemented by the historic and majestic buildings on nearby rue Sherbrooke) creates a more beautiful setting and then there's Parc du Mont-Royal, with its impressive vistas and lovely public spaces!

 

[junctionist]

I disagree completely. McGill has no building comparable to University College. Buildings like Victoria College or Massey College with its brilliant combination of Modernist and Gothic styles are singular in Canada. To see the spires of Hart House, Soldier's Tower, University College and Trinity College together is just sublime. U of T's architecture is second to none. Its student lounges, picturesque quads and courtyards and granite walkways give it the best public realm. The urban scenery around it is also second to none. Toronto has the best skyline in Canada and the landmarks on the edge of U of T's campus are grand and monumental.

 

[jsjaker]

As a grad of U of T, I agree completely with junctionist. It's hard to find university architecture comparable to it.