Canadian Skyline Thread III

[koops65]

Originally Posted by Martin Mtl

You already made that same comment on my last skyline post. The second time around is just pettiness and it depreciates my contribution gratuitously. You don’t like Montreal’s skyline, we get it.

Actually, it's slowly getting better, I don't mind it nearly so much now as I used to. There are more, taller, buildings now. But... the table top is also getting stronger as more 200 metre towers are built. Most people are dismissing this for some reason, but I am not.

Also; Read my comment again, since I said NOTHING about how good or bad the skyline is, only how flat it is...

OK my rant is over, let's get back to skylines.

[ScreamingViking]

Originally Posted by koops65

Most people are dismissing this for some reason, but I am not.

Some of us don't focus on "flat top"-ishness.

I love Montreal's skyline because of its variation in building styles and its layers. I appreciate Toronto's too, and that of many other places.

To each their own. And I think any opinion is worthy of mention.

[G.S MTL]

Originally Posted by ScreamingViking

Some of us don't focus on "flat top"-ishness.

I love Montreal's skyline because of its variation in building styles and its layers. I appreciate Toronto's too, and that of many other places.

To each their own. And I think any opinion is worthy of mention.

Thank you ! That guy or that thing is just a troll ….he thinks height is what determines a skylines beauty … clown.

[koops65]

Right back at ya! Ignore list...

[G.S MTL]

Originally Posted by koops65

Right back at ya! Ignore list...

You’re welcome!

[Nouvellecosse]

Anyway, I thought it was a nice picture and the east view of the skyline looks good with the new construction even if the tallest buildings are a similar height. particularly with the architecture and colours which are enhanced by that light conditions. Than again, I'm not in much position to throw stones for having a table top.

[WhipperSnapper]

At 200 metres, a table top of a half dozen towers is a desire for more height. Future heighters, hopefully, one day will be talking about table tops created by space elevators.

[Zeej]

Originally Posted by Rico Rommheim

The CIBC tower is looking tiny now. I'll bet that it will be the first of the major office towers to be converted into non-office use within a decade.

I doubt this very much. I would be shocked to see any of the class A office buildings be converted.

CIBC tower has multiple prestige tenants and it's square-ish floor plan doesn't lend itself to residential as well as a more rectangular building. The city has dozens upon dozens of 10-20 floor rectangular class C office buildings that have to come off the market before anything Class A is even up for consideration.

[Rico Rommheim]

Originally Posted by Zeej

I doubt this very much. I would be shocked to see any of the class A office buildings be converted.

CIBC tower has multiple prestige tenants and it's square-ish floor plan doesn't lend itself to residential as well as a more rectangular building. The city has dozens upon dozens of 10-20 floor rectangular class C office buildings that have to come off the market before anything Class A is even up for consideration.

I see, interesting.

[Coldrsx]

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[MolsonExport]

Originally Posted by Martin Mtl

Photo: https://www.instagram.com/jo_fitandtravel/

Loving the bulk and especially the layers. Go Montreal!

[zoomer]

Seems like an appropriate time for a few Victoria shots since we’re expressing love for layers and table tops, lol.

Wharf Street viewed from Songhees Walkway - August 28, 2024 by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

Inner Harbour viewed from Songhees Walkway by JohnnyJayEh, on Flickr

Interestingly I stumbled across this pic on a real estate site, and then another on Flickr on the same day showing the mid-century classic ferry from Port Angeles coming in to the inner harbour in Victoria:





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"Coho" Forward Observation Lounge, Arriving Victoria by Alex L, on Flickr

Another realtor site photo also showing the ferry coming in from the outer harbour into the inner harbour downtown through the narrow entrance:



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Views from James Bay:





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When viewed from the inner harbour entrance the city look small, but there is a whole lot of density hidden in behind - hopefully one day we’ll see a third layer of buildings in behind, but they’ll have to be 30 + storeys to have any impact, up to 40 depending on location. There are a couple approved 30+ but as part of a phase 2. As well there could be significant height right at the entrance on the Songhees side as part of the Bayview development.



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[Nouvellecosse]

Originally Posted by zoomer

Seems like an appropriate time for a few Victoria shots since we’re expressing love for layers and table tops, lol.

Our table tops are those traditional Japanese tables where you have to sit on the floor.

[zoomer]

Haha! But who doesn't love a Japanese table top - best food on it too!

[MolsonExport]

Indeed. Victoria lookin' lovely, as always. What pretty city.

[J.OT13]

Originally Posted by Rico Rommheim

The CIBC tower is looking tiny now. I'll bet that it will be the first of the major office towers to be converted into non-office use within a decade.

Don't mess with the CIBC Tower!

[J.OT13]

Victoria is a beauty.

[MolsonExport]

Originally Posted by J.OT13

Don't mess with the CIBC Tower!

agreed. Here she is, looking pretty, with the old, old CIBC logo. I love the proportions and the colouring.

[WhipperSnapper]

Conversion would cost a fortune and you'd probably end up with a property of lesser value.

[ScreamingViking]

Originally Posted by zoomer

Seems like an appropriate time for a few Victoria shots since we’re expressing love for layers and table tops, lol.

And Victoria isn't "landlocked"

As well, if there are a number of things to do... well, I'll leave that one alone.