That it'll one day be replaced by a generic wall of large format glass-fronted retail spaces is almost inevitable. So when that happens, I'll miss the HBC Centre.
I like that our Brutalist behemoths add layers of history and interest to our cityscape. Even if once can argue they're "ugly" -...
My problem is not the density proposed but replacing two houses (both with heritage fabric that contributing to the distinctive character of the Annex) with neo-70s pastiche. A weird choice. I can see this being fought tooth and nail by the ARA and HPS.
I would love to see both buildings taken...
Strip the paint, restore the brick, woodwork, windows & roof - and you've got yourself a row of charming, authentic Victorian houses (Victorian could describe anything built between 1837–1901).
Dude, we get it. You like girls. You super aren't gay. You're a masculine dude, you like fried chicken sandwiches and you are heterosexual. We get it. ??
I'd rather have the cars up in the sky rather than on the ground... Lift them up and away and let the light, trees and pedestrians into the ground level... We need to move past this late 20th century idea that the Gardiner is a "barrier" to the waterfront and its development. It's not.
There is...
So only the cool part of the convention centre is being demoed? I'd prefer one International Finance Centre or a Salesforce Tower than two swooshy Eurasian petro-scrapers, but that's just me.