I learned something interesting recently while researching the Maritime Centre for Wikipedia. Related to the "notch". From an article published in February 1975, while the foundation was under construction:
Quote:
There has been a slight change in the phasing of the project in the intervening months. Originally, the intention was to build the large tower, at the Barrington-Salter end of the site, first – for completion in 1976 – and build the second one later.
However, Novak says the plan is now to start both towers together and build them to about 12 storeys, with additional height to be added later on.
"We can be more flexible that way," he says, "and it also means we can complete the plaza in the first stage."
"Rock fault delays Maritime Centre project". The 4th Estate. 20 February 1975. p. 3.
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The building was conceived as two "towers" linked by a shared service core.
Here's a 1982 aerial photo:
Apparently there are articles about the Maritime Centre in the June 1974 and May 1975 issues of
Canadian Building. They might include a site plan. I'll try to track them down the next time I'm in Canada.