Can anyone please tell me if the present tower is being demolished or are they simply re-cladding?

And the commitment to quality and design considering the extra costs!

I agree, this looks great!

Yes, I'd say that it's probably mimicking a natural limestone colour...

I hope they update the building but keep the exterior similar to what it is....such a iconic building in Toronto.

So far so good! The precast looks nice...

Very true... Toronto has reached a critical mass that I believe is very similar to what New York City experienced in the early 20th century. There is an inceciable appetite from not only domestic but also international investors that realize where this city is heading. I know for a fact that...

What a shame... There are so many other strip malls, parking lots and crappy buildings that should be levelled for new construction other than buildings such as this, I just would like to see more preservation in regards to older buildings...

Masonry walls are far more expensive and time consuming to build...I doubt we're going to see a rise in towers built with stone or brick!

Absolutely true...subdivisions take far longer to receive approval and to build. North Oshawa for example took 13-15 years!

Better than green/blue though!

I also thought that the original design was nicer looking, certainly from a distance but, I do still think it looks great with all the separations along the height and I actually love the lower section with the bronze/gold facade....

I won't say the owners did it but, they certainly left the property very vulnerable for something like this to happen. No more heritage designation problems for development now that's for sure...hummm!

Thank you!

I really love how this building looks...would be better if it was taller though!

Very beautiful!

I'm not a big fan of turning all of CityPlace into more of the same blue green crap by adding two more towers that look like everything that's already there. But if these towers were built with black or gold or even white glazing I wouldn't mind it as much.....

It's in the core and this is exactly where density like this should happen, not everywhere but defenitily in pockets. This, 1-7 Yonge, the Well, etc.

So am I!

This is a nice building on the inside....but the address is 305 not 299.