junctionist
Senior Member
I'd give it 30 years. It's certainly a possibility. But since Ripley's is privately owned, it could close its doors at any time.
MetroMan
Senior Member
This is turning into a shitpile of buildings with no sense to anything. The addition now covers the brand new CN Tower sign as people approach from the plaza:
Inspected in further detail, it appears to be self contained. Maybe a gift shop? Since the heightened security came into effect, one can't go into the gift shop without passing through the line ups for security.
It would however be a significantly smaller gift shop than the one inside.
Inspected in further detail, it appears to be self contained. Maybe a gift shop? Since the heightened security came into effect, one can't go into the gift shop without passing through the line ups for security.
It would however be a significantly smaller gift shop than the one inside.
Miscreant
Senior Member
Two questions:
1. Who's responsible?
2. Why do they still have a job?
I jest. But still--this addition is a mongrel.
1. Who's responsible?
2. Why do they still have a job?
I jest. But still--this addition is a mongrel.
Filip
Senior Member
My questions is, who the hell from the city approved it?
This is straight up rinky dink architecture you'd find in Mumbai and hopefully not Toronto. You can't just build something in a public space, because.
This is straight up rinky dink architecture you'd find in Mumbai and hopefully not Toronto. You can't just build something in a public space, because.
AlvinofDiaspar
Moderator
Federal project if not land - not sure there is much the city can do by the way of architecture. Besides, the city at large (ABC included) can't even prevent its' own projects from being aesthetically challenged when push comes to shove (TPL being a notable exception to the rule) - say, the Ex. Would you trust them on aesthetic matters? I know I wouldn't.
AoD
P23
Active Member
It's sad that this architecturally daring structure has such dreck at its base. How hard is it to take cues from the existing tower? It's almost embarrassing, our most popular tourist destination deserves far better.
Tuscani01
Senior Member
DarkSideDenizen
Senior Member
I thought the entry pavilion was finished a couple of years ago? Why are they adding more/re-modelling so soon?
kotsy
Senior Member
That sign could easily be moved up so it can be seen from all angles
MetroMan
Senior Member
Not that easily. That was my first thought too so I had an up close look at how the sign is mounted. It's sitting on a shelf that is welded to the structure and the red glass is custom cut to slide over the shelf attachments. In other words, they'd have to redo the entire red glass front. My guess is that they're going to leave it. It's not like they care too much about aesthetics or good design.
WiddleBittyKitty
Felis catus
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Tulse
Senior Member
Yikes. Get a designer, stat!
christiesplits
Senior Member
Maybe we can get a "Drake-inspired" pavilion. Anything better than this garbage.