Canada's 10 Tallest U/C - Page 165

caltrane74 · #**3281** Posted **Jan 27, 2017, 3:57 PM**

Harbourplaza - 238 meters

Ten York - 224 meters

Gresto · #**3282** Posted **Jan 27, 2017, 9:58 PM**

Thanks once again for your efforts, caltrane.

caltrane74 · #**3283** Posted **Jan 28, 2017, 2:58 AM**

Depending on my schedule for tomorrow, should have some updates again. Hopefully, things are moving at 488/One Bloor/Ten York/Massey.

Thanks for Kudos!

WhipperSnapper · #**3284** Posted **Jan 28, 2017, 3:05 AM**

Is that sun I see?

Harbour Plaza is a true Jekyll and Hyde. I don't care for it in this light and from this position.

caltrane74 · #**3285** Posted **Jan 28, 2017, 5:52 AM**

I find it kind of boring, but at least it won't offend anyone.

yaletown_fella · #**3286** Posted **Jan 28, 2017, 1:19 PM**

1 York looks great from all angles.

caltrane74 · #**3287** Posted **Jan 28, 2017, 3:24 PM**

Its starting to grow on me.

Looks somewhat heroic, standing between those two highway ramps like it does.

itom 987 · #**3288** Posted **Jan 28, 2017, 6:59 PM**

Here is a Stantec Tower update...

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ICE district Edmonton by jasonwoodhead23, on Flickr

caltrane74 · #**3289** Posted **Jan 28, 2017, 11:29 PM**

That tower has a MASSIVE footprint! That tower is going to be transforming for the Edmonton skyline. Toronto's skyline is getting bigger, but it hasn't really changed, at least not the way this tower will change the skyline. Partly due to CN Tower, perhaps?

For all the condos that go up here it would be nice to get a couple big office towers in the mix. The trio of Union Station towers is probably our best shot. Bay Park likely #1.

GeneralLea · #**3290** Posted **Jan 28, 2017, 11:47 PM**

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Originally Posted by caltrane74

That tower has a MASSIVE footprint! That tower is going to be transforming for the Edmonton skyline. Toronto's skyline is getting bigger, but it hasn't really changed, at least not the way this tower will change the skyline. Partly due to CN Tower, perhaps?

For all the condos that go up here it would be nice to get a couple big office towers in the mix. The trio of Union Station towers is probably our best shot. Bay Park likely #1.

Yea, I've been hyped (Not really but I want to be) for a new major office tower in the core. Like major as in one of the main ones in the CBD area and not something quite like the EY tower, which is a bit too small in floorplate and location and overall height to really be that major IMO. Idk, Baypark would be a really thing to watch rise, being right on the edge of the railway and all.

Coldrsx · #**3291** Posted **Jan 29, 2017, 12:41 AM**

Being 100m taller than anything else (other than the JW Marriott going up beside it at 191m) will certainly have a wee impact.

koops65 · #**3292** Posted **Jan 29, 2017, 9:55 PM**

Number one Bloor:

During a scattered flurry.
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488 University: from Yonge/Edward

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Pix by me today.

caltrane74 · #**3293** Posted **Jan 30, 2017, 10:47 PM**

Harbourplaza and Ten York

Skilled photo by ADRM - Urbantoronto

O-tacular · #**3294** Posted **Jan 30, 2017, 11:02 PM**

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Here is a Stantec Tower update...

So jealous of that arena. Stantec not so much...

O-tacular · #**3295** Posted **Jan 30, 2017, 11:10 PM**

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Number one Bloor:

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I wish they had done something a little bolder and less soft for the glass segments between the balconies. It has such potential to be edgy and avant guard but manages to look staid and conservative. I know not everything can be like Aqua in Chicago (nor should it try) but this has none of the joy or life of that project. I love the white glass but still find the waves... boring.

Edit: On another note I was wondering for that type of specialized glass on the balconies if they would keep spares on hand to replace the odd ones that might need replacement should they be damaged or broken? Or would they still be able to get matching replacement pieces a decade or two down the line?

Martin Mtl · #**3296** Posted **Jan 30, 2017, 11:29 PM**

/\ I find that it looks nice when up-close looking up, but strangely drab for afar.

bkd · #**3297** Posted **Jan 30, 2017, 11:38 PM**

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Originally Posted by O-tacular

So jealous of that arena. Stantec not so much...

The purpose of this post is what, exactly?

O-tacular · #**3298** Posted **Jan 30, 2017, 11:42 PM**

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The purpose of this post is what, exactly?

Every shot of Stantec usually has the arena in it. I find the arena much more interesting and as a Calgarian I am envious of it. The Stantec tower is great for height and the new version is a definite improvement but overall it doesn't do much for me. I do really like the adjacent hotel and public plaza though.

WhipperSnapper · #**3299** Posted **Jan 30, 2017, 11:44 PM**

^He doesn't like Stantec.

I would probably go the other way. I don't care for the urban form, the cladding, or the concept design of the arena. Swoops are a fad that will age really badly. Stantec still has potential to be a quality build despite not being very adventurous.

O-tacular · #**3300** Posted **Jan 30, 2017, 11:53 PM**

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Originally Posted by WhipperSnapper

^He doesn't like Stantec.

I would probably go the other way. I don't care for the urban form, the cladding, or the concept design of the arena. Swoops are a fad that will age really badly. Stantec still has potential to be a quality build despite not being very adventurous.

We'll see how the materials turn out. The vertical strips going up the side could look pretty cool. I still have a feeling it will look weird from certain angles with the office portion though. As for the arena, sure it's a fad, but I think it's nicely done and will age well as such. The outside screen is really cool too.