taal
Senior Member
So anything special happening to the old building or just a lot of vacant office space in it now?
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Jayomatic
Active Member
No idea. There are still companies on floors 5 and 6 but I'm sure they're going to have to find someone for the first 4 floors soon.
grey
Senior Member
Diesel Fitness was in the building on Spadina, and I believe it's closed permanently due to bad management and/or aggressive competition.That doesn't say much
Regarding the Diesel playhouse is it moving somewhere else and do we know for a fact it is moving I can't seem to find confirmation anywhere.
What's slated to become of the building btw?
Ah one sec, I think your thinking of another Diesel because I don't think the later is on Spadina ... my bad.
Diesel Playhouse is on Blue Jays Way and it's also going to bite the dust when the building it's in is demolished to make way for a condo (there's a proposal floating around the forum for that site).
taal
Senior Member
Are they moving somewhere else though or just closing?
The Diesel playhouse that is.
The Diesel playhouse that is.
grey
Senior Member
I haven't heard anything about the Diesel Playhouse relocating. All I know is that the site will be redeveloped. I really hope the Playhouse reopens somewhere else, though!
cabbagetowner
Active Member
that's some beautiful office space. congrats!
Northern Light
Superstar
The lobbyist registry informs that this site (s) is in play.
UT actually has an older thread which references this site (more or less) but has been dormant since 2008.
Let me offer an Aerial pic w/some description here:
What's in yellow is what is referenced in the Lobbyist Registry, except that there is no connection between the 2 sites based on the properties in the entry.
The previous UT thread I noted suggested that this parcel was from 46 Spadina northwards and that would fully connect the block in question.
I will show that below, here:
The above makes much more sense to me; but I have used the registry for the thread title for now.
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Since I referenced the old UT thread, I should link it, here:
urbantoronto.ca
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Streetview:
Spadina side, as described in the registry:
As described in the old UT thread:
Wellington side is just this lane (w/the substantial property at the rear not visible via streetview:
Proponent: Capitol Developments
Heritage Status: The Spadina-fronting building from 46 is 'listed' but not 'designated'
UT actually has an older thread which references this site (more or less) but has been dormant since 2008.
Let me offer an Aerial pic w/some description here:
What's in yellow is what is referenced in the Lobbyist Registry, except that there is no connection between the 2 sites based on the properties in the entry.
The previous UT thread I noted suggested that this parcel was from 46 Spadina northwards and that would fully connect the block in question.
I will show that below, here:
The above makes much more sense to me; but I have used the registry for the thread title for now.
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Since I referenced the old UT thread, I should link it, here:
46 Spadina Avenue | 100.76m | 30s | Capitol Buildings | Wallman Architects
Don't think I've seen this on the forum so I thought I'd add it to the mix. I was by on the weekend and the building looks like it might be in the process of being vacated. The site was approved in May/06 for a 19 storey condo on Spadina and an 11 storey condo at the rear of the site (378...
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Streetview:
Spadina side, as described in the registry:
As described in the old UT thread:
Wellington side is just this lane (w/the substantial property at the rear not visible via streetview:
Proponent: Capitol Developments
Heritage Status: The Spadina-fronting building from 46 is 'listed' but not 'designated'
cd concept
Senior Member
Does anyone know if they're going to tear down these buildings? Or at least keep the facades when this property is developed? Like to keep the rustic look in this area!
AHK
Senior Member
May 2, 2022: Ground sampling rig at work in the lane to Spadina:
Northern Light
Superstar
And what Northern Light foretold.... has arrived in the AIC!
Of course, * The Docs are Up *
Architect is Wallman
Looking South-East
From the Planning Rationale Report:
Of course, * The Docs are Up *
Architect is Wallman
Looking South-East
From the Planning Rationale Report:
3Dementia
Senior Member
I like it.
It's a good, deferential fit... and the one time that excessive window mullions are welcome lol... the nod to a warehouse/fashion district vibe (rather like The Morgan's windows IIRC).
It's a good, deferential fit... and the one time that excessive window mullions are welcome lol... the nod to a warehouse/fashion district vibe (rather like The Morgan's windows IIRC).
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Undead
Senior Member
The design looks like it's been in the area for many decades. But I'm not sure I like it.
syn
Senior Member
I really appreciate the use of brick. The concern is understandable, but this could be one of those projects that ends up being better than the renderings.
Riseth
Senior Member
Very handsome building! Perfect fit for the area.
Red_Bulmer
New Member
This is hideous. The warehouse mimicry doesn’t match or compliment the heritage building. The warehouse mimicry is of a totally different era, it looks like the buildings they tore down on Dupont or the industrial buildings that used to be south of Union Station. The brick colour should contrast the heritage brick, not match it. I mean good for them for trying to do something different but this might be the ugliest proposal of the boom since 2001.
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