kris Senior Member Member Bio Joined Oct 29, 2011 Messages 1,096 Reaction score 3,003 Jan 11, 2013 #32 black glass would look nice
R reactx Active Member Member Bio Joined Feb 12, 2012 Messages 176 Reaction score 110 Jan 11, 2013 #33 I'm not really excited for this reclad based on that test panel. We've been seeing plenty of that colour in recent new buildings.
I'm not really excited for this reclad based on that test panel. We've been seeing plenty of that colour in recent new buildings.
A adma Superstar Member Bio Joined Apr 24, 2007 Messages 17,430 Reaction score 2,020 Jan 12, 2013 #34 kris said: black glass would look nice Click to expand... Well, why not. Black glass is basically what's there now. So, "replacing in kind" is respectful.
kris said: black glass would look nice Click to expand... Well, why not. Black glass is basically what's there now. So, "replacing in kind" is respectful.
interchange42 Administrator Staff member Member Bio Joined Apr 23, 2007 Messages 27,275 Reaction score 36,060 Jan 12, 2013 #35 Agreed… but it must also be said; thank goodness that the rest of the cladding is staying. Phew! 42
A adma Superstar Member Bio Joined Apr 24, 2007 Messages 17,430 Reaction score 2,020 Jan 12, 2013 #36 Unless, of course, it *isn't* staying. (I can't help thinking back to the "shaving down" of the Old Mill tower reported on here a few years ago)
Unless, of course, it *isn't* staying. (I can't help thinking back to the "shaving down" of the Old Mill tower reported on here a few years ago)
drum118 Superstar Member Bio Joined Apr 25, 2007 Messages 21,086 Reaction score 24,796 City: Toronto Jun 26, 2013 #37 When I was by the building on Monday, I noticed they have fresh hording up around the trees. Must be getting ready to start the Re-cadding of the building.
When I was by the building on Monday, I noticed they have fresh hording up around the trees. Must be getting ready to start the Re-cadding of the building.
androiduk Senior Member Member Bio Joined Sep 3, 2008 Messages 6,966 Reaction score 1,838 Jul 2, 2013 #38 Last look before work begins.
M Mississauga Slim Active Member Member Bio Joined May 30, 2011 Messages 390 Reaction score 0 Jul 3, 2013 #39 I have a very bad feeling about this.
drum118 Superstar Member Bio Joined Apr 25, 2007 Messages 21,086 Reaction score 24,796 City: Toronto Jul 3, 2013 #40 Mississauga Slim said: I have a very bad feeling about this. Click to expand... I hope they come up with a better colour than the test one, otherwise a real downgrade for the building.
Mississauga Slim said: I have a very bad feeling about this. Click to expand... I hope they come up with a better colour than the test one, otherwise a real downgrade for the building.
DarkSideDenizen Senior Member Member Bio Joined Jul 21, 2010 Messages 1,560 Reaction score 3,897 Jul 3, 2013 #41 That's the test panel (page 1)? This is gonna hurt..
drum118 Superstar Member Bio Joined Apr 25, 2007 Messages 21,086 Reaction score 24,796 City: Toronto Jul 3, 2013 #42 DarkSideDenizen said: That's the test panel (page 1)? This is gonna hurt.. Click to expand... Yes that was the test panel. I was going to try photoshop the existing building using the test panel, but haven't had the time.
DarkSideDenizen said: That's the test panel (page 1)? This is gonna hurt.. Click to expand... Yes that was the test panel. I was going to try photoshop the existing building using the test panel, but haven't had the time.
Torontovibe Senior Member Member Bio Joined Apr 25, 2007 Messages 5,689 Reaction score 948 Jul 3, 2013 #43 More grey spandrel, and that's considered an improvement?
SP!RE °°°°°° Member Bio Joined Apr 23, 2007 Messages 3,954 Reaction score 8 Jul 3, 2013 #44 They really should just use glazing that mimics the look of the existing stuff. It suits the building and looks good. Argghhh this sucks.
They really should just use glazing that mimics the look of the existing stuff. It suits the building and looks good. Argghhh this sucks.
k10ery Senior Member Member Bio Joined Aug 20, 2009 Messages 1,578 Reaction score 44 Jul 3, 2013 #45 I'm gonna drop off the bandwagon and say it'll be good. Need to lighten up this big lump of brown.