Toronto U of T: John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design | 18.9m | 3s | U of T | NADAAA

[greenleaf]

I really like this. I can imagine riding the streetcar south from Spadina station and being surprised by the old building popping out behing the new build, and the same going north, with the new building bursting out just the same.

Better landscaping here will make the grounds feel friendlier, although this is an island around several layers of traffic. It can't be improved a ton.

Let's hope the many architects, developers and firms in this city step up and support the project.

 

[androiduk]

Application: Building Additions/Alterations Status: Not Started

Location: 1 SPADINA CRES
TORONTO ON M5S 2J5

Ward 20: Trinity-Spadina

Application#: 13 171236 BLD 01 BA Accepted Date: Sep 17, 2013

Project: University Multiple Projects

Description: REVISION - as per attached sheet Interior alterations to existing 3 storey university building plus exterior restoration work, additional elevator over run, new dormer additions, retaining walls for BSMT access- Phase 1. Separate sprinkler permit required - charged on this permit. Separate fire alarm system permit required - cost included (min. permit fee for appl.)

 

[AlvinofDiaspar]

Presentation by the principals of the NADAAA:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVZ7yjr94yk&list=PLmPRtwuI91YHq2kaJ3GSER2jOzQMySLPY

AoD

 

[saynotofaux]

^ Great find for the visuals, but god those architects are pretentious. The drawl in his voice!

 

[SP!RE]

...but god those architects are pretentious.

Perfect for UofT then!

Still very glad I got out of there when I had the chance.

 

[AlvinofDiaspar]

^ Great find for the visuals, but god those architects are pretentious. The drawl in his voice!

Watched the whole thing on mute, thankfully.

AoD

 

[Wrenkin]

^ Great find for the visuals, but god those architects are pretentious. The drawl in his voice!

Didn't get that. He used some large words and has a foreign accent (because he is foreign). Big deal.

 

[heytopher]

In his lecture tonight Tehrani mentioned that "as of two days ago" they removed the columns shown in the studio space render.

 

[ProjectEnd]

Brilliant lecture tonight. Highly recommended watching once it is posted to the Daniel's YouTube.

 

[AlvinofDiaspar]

heytopher:

The trusses must be massive if they remove the columns?

AoD

 

[yonderbean]

 

[junctionist]

It's great to see restoration underway. This striking landmark has been neglected for too long.

 

[heytopher]

Updated drawings were released to students and faculty this week. http://www.scribd.com/doc/212559439/One-Spadina-Drawings

Occupation of P1+2 is expected during the 2015/16 academic year (or so they say).

 

[androiduk]

 

[interchange42]

I sure hope that's done in time for the Pan Am Games.

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