junctionist
Senior Member
I looked at the renderings on Joe Clark's Flickr page, and he noted that the fonts on the walls will be in the TTC font, even the large letters.
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drum118
Superstar
The most recent (October '07) renderings of the Museum station transformation:
I'm relieved to see these. The previous renderings showed no improvement to the ceilings. In fact, the false ceilings were shown to be removed and the existing lights simply hanging.
These knew metal grid false ceilings and the lights really improve the overall look of the station. The rounded form also make the station feel less cramped and more airy.
It appears that the floors are redone also.
Nonetheless, it looks like lots of work still needs to be done though, looking at the photos taken by Drum.
At the rate this project is moving, it will not be ready until late Jan or early Feb. They are not 50% completed from what I saw.
There is still a lot of work for the floor as well the base of the columns.
Glad to see a better looking ceiling, otherwise just paint it and put new lights in. The old style was too low and dull.
If there is new lighting going alone the wall as shown, it will brighten the station up.
Not sure if that gray area is flat or is slanted at the top of the wall.
Will take another look on Tuesday.
I hope they add another video screen as one per station is far from the 3-4 that should be there in the first place.
299 bloor call control.
Senior Member
well that rendering is just a *bit* too generous with the overhead signage... I think I count five signs saying the same thing leading to the escalator? overkill?
Urban Shocker
Doyenne
To be accurate, the Greek Doric columns shouldn't have bases, let alone a shared one. And their capitals should be topped with square abacuses where they meet the entablature.
ShonTron
Moderator
US: It's faux, a station full of pippy-poos and doo-dads. I wouldn't get too hung up on the execution of said faux.
Urban Shocker
Doyenne
Well you'd expect Jack Diamond, or whoever is doing this thing, to get it right - especially as it's intended to reflect our leading museum.
Tuscani01
Senior Member
I got off at Museum on my way downtown today and got a better look at the font. It looks like the traditional TTC font! It also looks like more panels have gone up. At the pace they are working at, I see no reason why this cant be done by January.
Urban Shocker
Doyenne
Also, what culture are those Chewbacca-like caryatids supposed to represent? Wookiee?
MetroMan
Senior Member
Keep in mind they still need to mount the figures on the columns, install the roofs and bit by bit, replace the floors. Still lots of work to be done, but good to see continuous progress.
nfitz
Superstar
Given that what is often missing from most of the existing stations is furniture, then that fits well!
Having spent a lot more time until recently using other subway systems, I'm always scratching my head in the TTC subways wondering why there are no benchs ...
Urban Shocker
Doyenne
In addition to the simple benches, there are those pairs of slatted seats with armrests that get vandalized. It would be nice if the TTC decided which to go with.
officedweller
Senior Member
The colour of the panels looks nasty - that purplish dusty rose colour. It look like it'll be depressing in an underground environment.
Tuscani01
Senior Member
They are actually burgundy. I think they look much better than what is currently there.
drum118
Superstar
Christmas is only 20 days away when construction shuts down for 2 weeks. Late Jan or early Feb for completion with Feb the front runner.
Look at the stations floor as they have to be fix first and that no one night job.
There is still work to be done on the columns. Only 6 columns ready for the new fixtures. Then you got lights and ceiling to be added.
The first 2 haft's of the new pilers are on site.
Not impress with the new wall. Same TTC font as per the existing wall.
Look at the stations floor as they have to be fix first and that no one night job.
There is still work to be done on the columns. Only 6 columns ready for the new fixtures. Then you got lights and ceiling to be added.
The first 2 haft's of the new pilers are on site.
Not impress with the new wall. Same TTC font as per the existing wall.
MetroMan
Senior Member
To the TTC's credit, you really don't need to sit down because more often than not, the wait for a subway is under 3 minutes.