The Ugly Canada Thread - Page 123

Xelebes · #**2441** Posted **Aug 20, 2015, 9:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by O-tacular

Yes that is the finished exterior cladding.

That actually looks interesting for some reason. It could be ugly but could be interesting if it holds up.

Xelebes · #**2442** Posted **Aug 20, 2015, 9:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by davidivivid

Good lord that is ugly!! A rich (and shady) guy recently build this monstrosity in St-Ulric de Matane, Qc.

Needs more follies.

PhilippeMtl · #**2443** Posted **Aug 20, 2015, 9:42 PM**

https://www.google.ca/maps/@45.5699304,-...NFPYJySamv2y-iEe9ZL4Q!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

Xelebes · #**2444** Posted **Aug 20, 2015, 9:56 PM**

Knick knack paddywhack, give that old dog a bone!

O-tacular · #**2445** Posted **Aug 20, 2015, 10:58 PM**

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Originally Posted by Boris2k7

And the usual types were all like, "relax people, it isn't finished yet."

I also like the defense of it simply because it's mixed use. Or that Inglewood hasn't had anything like this built recently (untrue since Atlantic Ave Arts Block was completed a couple years ago). Bottom line is this thing looks only a smidge better than if they had simply left it as bare plywood.

O-tacular · #**2446** Posted **Aug 20, 2015, 11:02 PM**

I enjoyed this faux historic office building on my drive through Mississauga yesterday.

https://www.google.com/maps/@43.656264,-...d8XT9dak6XWOA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1

Franco401 · #**2447** Posted **Aug 21, 2015, 12:29 AM**

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Originally Posted by O-tacular

I enjoyed this faux historic office building on my drive through Mississauga yesterday.

https://www.google.com/maps/@43.656264,-...d8XT9dak6XWOA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1

I actually kind of like that.

WhipperSnapper · #**2448** Posted **Aug 21, 2015, 3:25 AM**

Comical. Makes me smile. South side of the street would be a different story well, maybe not. It's Ford Nation of Toronto.

MolsonExport · #**2449** Posted **Aug 21, 2015, 1:23 PM**

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Originally Posted by 11a2b3

In Ottawa...

http://www.mainstreeter.ca/index.php/201...vations-projected-to-meet-2013-deadline/

Poo, like the one behind it. but since we now know better, what the hell is the excuse for the new turd?

Trans Canada · #**2450** Posted **Aug 21, 2015, 1:33 PM**

^ here's the excuse, photo pre-2009:

Eric Blyth, Emporis
http://www.emporis.com/building/rideaueastapartments-ottawa-canada

MolsonExport · #**2451** Posted **Aug 21, 2015, 1:36 PM**

less kaka but still poo.

1overcosc · #**2452** Posted **Aug 21, 2015, 3:18 PM**

That picture hides the fact that there are about 5 commie blocks right there--3 are hidden by angles.

It's part of the Transitway Commie Block Alley. From there you can see more commie blocks in the distance (off to the right in the post-reno photo) that's the towers for the next Transitway station.

O-tacular · #**2453** Posted **Aug 21, 2015, 7:16 PM**

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Originally Posted by 1overcosc

That picture hides the fact that there are about 5 commie blocks right there--3 are hidden by angles.

It's part of the Transitway Commie Block Alley. From there you can see more commie blocks in the distance (off to the right in the post-reno photo) that's the towers for the next Transitway station.

There should be a section in the new Memorial to the Victims of Communism devoted to those living in these towers.

Acajack · #**2454** Posted **Aug 21, 2015, 7:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by o-tacular

there should be a section in the new memorial to the victims of communism devoted to those living in these towers.

lol!

EDIT: Better still... make these towers THE memorial and save some money!

O-tacular · #**2455** Posted **Aug 21, 2015, 7:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by Franco401

I actually kind of like that.

Do a 360 in streetview and look at the context. The fact they are trying to disguise an office building in industrial Mississauga as some super high density European block development is absurdly hilarious. Might as well try erecting a prairie grain elevator in Downtown Manhattan while you're at it. Same jarring result.

esquire · #**2456** Posted **Aug 21, 2015, 7:21 PM**

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Originally Posted by Acajack

lol!

EDIT: Better still... make these towers THE memorial and save some money!

YES

Genius idea

O-tacular · #**2457** Posted **Aug 21, 2015, 7:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by esquire

YES

Genius idea

I think the Conservatives would like credit though. Maybe a giant picture of Stephen Harper's face on the broad side would help. Hmm.... Getting photoshop ideas.

Acajack · #**2458** Posted **Aug 21, 2015, 7:33 PM**

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Originally Posted by O-tacular

I think the Conservatives would like credit though. Maybe a giant picture of Stephen Harper's face on the broad side would help. Hmm.... Getting photoshop ideas.

Think Mao overlooking Tiananmen Square...

matthew6 · #**2459** Posted **Aug 21, 2015, 7:39 PM**

I think that this is the ugliest residential building (that I know of) in Montreal.

https://www.google.ca/maps/@45.5401822,-...P82NLOpxejEwt4314F4oQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

Sliding doors but no balcony....... They were thoughtful enough to put in railings though. No comment on the entrance.

It's on a particularly desolate stretch of Papineau.

matthew6 · #**2460** Posted **Aug 21, 2015, 7:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by MolsonExport

less kaka but still poo.

I actually prefer the 'pre' photo. Commie blocks should have some grit.... and you can sorta imagine this building in Rio a couple of blocks from Copacobana beach. Cant do that with the 'post' version.