Canadian City Proposals - Page 154

isaidso · #**3061** Posted **Mar 4, 2015, 7:30 AM**

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Originally Posted by yaletown_fella

It's a shame they've opted for a cliche contemporary design. Im getting so tired of staggered windows and all-glass balconies.

I won't go out on a glass balcony at all. I've tried before but usually last about 4-5 seconds.

Rico Rommheim · #**3062** Posted **Mar 4, 2015, 2:09 PM**

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Originally Posted by Ashok

Not sure why this is going to become the epic-centre, the 50 000 sq. ft mall? Though, I really would love a grocery store 2 blocks from Concordia.

There are at least 2 grocery stores within 2 blocks of Concordia already.

I like the new Ogilvy/Holt tower. Monolithic, sure. I just hope the parking lot across the street will see a project that will be much higher.

franktko · #**3063** Posted **Mar 4, 2015, 3:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by Rico Rommheim

I like the new Ogilvy/Holt tower. Monolithic, sure. I just hope the parking lot across the street will see a project that will be much higher.

Both this lot and the parking across the street have a 65 meters limit...

Nouvellecosse · #**3064** Posted **Mar 4, 2015, 3:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by isaidso

I won't go out on a glass balcony at all. I've tried before but usually last about 4-5 seconds.

Aww, that is so adorable!

Don't worry; I'll go out with you and wrap my arms around you and make you feel all safe.

caltrane74 · #**3065** Posted **Mar 5, 2015, 5:12 PM**

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Originally Posted by niwell

From the Globe and Mail http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/toro...holds-several-surprises/article23274452/

I'm really liking how fine-grained the new buildings appear.

That is crazy density, and Bathurst and Bloor is already one of the most pedestrian crazy intersections in the city as it stands, I don't know if the area can handle this many (more) people, than already hang out in the Annex.

TorontoDrew · #**3066** Posted **Mar 5, 2015, 6:54 PM**

I really like how they make the podium of one of them look like 6 small individual buildings. As much as I wish we could keep Honest Eds I think this will do wonders for that intersection. everything west of Bathurst gets a little tired and neglected looking.

Spring2008 · #**3067** Posted **Mar 5, 2015, 7:00 PM**

Love the scale of this project.

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Originally Posted by niwell

From the Globe and Mail http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/toro...holds-several-surprises/article23274452/

I'm really liking how fine-grained the new buildings appear.

Rico Rommheim · #**3068** Posted **Mar 5, 2015, 8:27 PM**

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Originally Posted by franktko

Both this lot and the parking across the street have a 65 meters limit...

Shame. That is a lot that truly deserved a 120m building. I see no true justification for 65m here.

TorontoDrew · #**3069** Posted **Mar 5, 2015, 8:31 PM**

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Originally Posted by craner

Wow - that's disappointing.
Didn't this lot sell for a ton of dough?

How is this disappointing? There is no way that they can build taller or bigger. This is the Annex, nothing but detached 2-4 storey homes around it. That's a lot of density and new retail that will be added to a very busy and neglected corner of the city.

TorontoDrew · #**3070** Posted **Mar 5, 2015, 8:42 PM**

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Originally Posted by Martin Mtl

Maison Olgilvy / Holt Renfrew - Montreal

This reminds me a lot like MARS in Toronto.
Posted on : http://www.tmptoronto.com

Martin Mtl · #**3071** Posted **Mar 5, 2015, 10:03 PM**

I like Mars quite a bit, but I think Ogilvy won't be all glass, but rather with some kind of grey stone panels to match the historic Ogilvy store, maybe with some metal goldish panels as well. I'm still trying to get the info as to which architects is doing it.

Coldrsx · #**3072** Posted **Mar 5, 2015, 11:01 PM**

http://www.businessinedmonton.com

craner · #**3073** Posted **Mar 6, 2015, 1:22 AM**

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Originally Posted by TorontoDrew

How is this disappointing? There is no way that they can build taller or bigger. This is the Annex, nothing but detached 2-4 storey homes around it. That's a lot of density and new retail that will be added to a very busy and neglected corner of the city.

Oh, I thought it was in the same area as "One Bloor" and " The One", - thanks for clarifying for me.

. . . carry on.

FrAnKs · #**3074** Posted **Mar 6, 2015, 2:27 AM**

Remind me of le CHUM with more Windows...

Ashok · #**3075** Posted **Mar 6, 2015, 7:09 AM**

Cross finger the exterior cladding is stone and glazing.

TorontoDrew · #**3076** Posted **Mar 6, 2015, 3:25 PM**

posted by urbantoronto.ca
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4mxUNnumyw#t=105

• Video Link

Urbmtl · #**3077** Posted **Mar 6, 2015, 5:41 PM**

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Originally Posted by Martin Mtl

I'm still trying to get the info as to which architects is doing it.

It's Sid Lee!

Take a look at their video :
http://sidleearchitecture.com/en/Reel/ReelBlockSidArch

TorontoDrew · #**3078** Posted **Mar 6, 2015, 6:06 PM**

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Originally Posted by Urbmtl

It's Sid Lee!

Take a look at their video :
http://sidleearchitecture.com/en/Reel/ReelBlockSidArch

Some really cool concepts in that video.

LeftCoaster · #**3079** Posted **Mar 6, 2015, 10:21 PM**

Henriquez and Westbank do great work, excellent attention to detail and the pedestrian realm. Excited to see what Torontonians think of the development once complete, it should be a breath of fresh air.

WhipperSnapper · #**3080** Posted **Mar 6, 2015, 11:11 PM**

Find this developments and just about any Henriquez design needlessly complex. This is exacerbated by the number of phases in this development. I do appreciate the attempt to break up the podium but, ultimately, this looks incredibly forced like a subdivision with five different housing models. The styles are too few and too varied from another. The distribution of the density completely overpowers Markham Street. The pedestrian space is nothing special although the experience is undoubtedly better.

I am hopeful the necessary refinement in the distribution of the density will be precipitated by the DRP. I can live with the rest which I don't actually mind. I just find it overrated.