[WhipperSnapper]

Of course the west side of Liberty Village will eventually be built over with skyscrapers like everywhere else (well, at least virtually). WHY oh WHY oh WHY do Canadian cities allow developers to propose adding a 3 storey glass box on top of the old warehouse when they're proposing a massive amount of floor space in a huge tower.

Sure the overall appearance of Duplex has balance to it but, that doesn't take away from the girthy 40 storey tower height and a big boring block sized podium supporting it. 6 to 10 storeys with more articulation and complimentary but materials and designs at street level but, it's just a pretty people warehouse at 40 storeys sitting on a podium box without one inch of space to spare. Toronto's problem isn't competency from local or visiting architectural firms. It's everything else with real estate development.

Those brand new buildings down by the Distillery District are prime examples. Competent design and finishes but, the outcome so far is oppressive, cold, and, uninviting. There's some hope with the landscaping to soften it up a bit however, there's so much concrete that has already been poured in the open spaces between the ominous building forms.

The Canadian city that loves cast in place concrete landscapes the most is still up for debate. Toronto is definitely a front runner and British Columbian entries have no chance. My gut tells me it's Calgary's to lose.