Brown Brick and Concrete
Okay, so these aren't that old, and they're certainly not heritage. But, as a former Montrealer, I have to say they are unique to Toronto.
I have noticed certain highrises, dating from what I believe to be the late 60s and early 70s, in Toronto, many of them condos, probably the earliest in Toronto, many of them east of Yonge. They all share a certain architectural style -- and forgive me if I don't get the terminology correct. The brick is a chocolate brown, with no red in it at all. The buildings have a lot of visible concrete framing (I don't know what the actual word might be). Some share a Y-shape formation, as seen from the air.
A little detective work reveals that a couple of these buildings (Grenadier Gardens, Weston Towers) were designed by Uno Prii. I am trying to figure out if the rest were, or why they all appeared at around the same time.
Any thoughts?
Above: Grenadier Gardens, finished 1972.
Above: Weston Towers
Above: Edgecliff Golfway just east of the DVP near Flemingdon Park
Above: Helliwell Place, just south of Pottery Road on Broadview.
Lots more of them, if you pay attention.
Can anybody solve the mystery?