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42: I didn't feel I was trying to be converted :) Looking at the intent is good idea, and gave me greater insight into the architect's work. The King East: Comparisons were primarily about the towers. Street level comments were more observations :) Walked by One Bloor East earlier this...

From Sunday. Condition of road on Yonge is terrible. Need new line painter too.

I think this art looks great! But practical questions: What about maintenance? How will they keep them clean and white? Seems like they could collect a lot of dust, dirt. Condo's responsibility or city's?

Your post is a good reminder that "intent" is important in understanding a creation, be it a building, a piece of music, an artwork, etc. I looked into some background on HPA's aesthetic, and some early UT threads and articles on Five. I do like "modernist lines" and "undulating forms" just...

I know little about architectural design other than as a mild enthusiast, so may not get theory or terminology right, but here are my thoughts… I suppose using balconies as a way to add visual interest to what would otherwise be a tall box may be considered a “simplistic” approach— as opposed...

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A trailer loaded with Selby panels was parked on the Via Bloor site. This allowed for closeups of the Selby brick and the structure of the brick panel.

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