[ProjectEnd]

Visual evidence of the architectural continuity along Yonge Street to which @modernizt rightly refers:

And the unfortunate state of things today:

 

[interchange42]

I assumed that two of those rows of glass panels were simply windows with some sort of opaque film on them, which would provide a view into the store once it was open. Maybe I shouldn't have assumed that - could be that they are simply grey glass panels that bear no relation to anything else on that wall.

I assume they will become windows into the store once it is open…

but really.

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[Towered]

What a soulless disaster this reno has been. In the pursuit of something 'sleek,' Cad Fairview has sucked all of the life and personality out of the place.

Why did they get rid of those nice trees in the first place?

 

[Light]

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I think except for the light-grey glass panels, the other panels appear to have slight decorative horizontal etchings and will be windows into the interior spaces. Perhaps they'll have café-seating along those windows? That'll make for a desirable vantage point as one would be able to look across the entire span of the mall from on high.

Personally, I wished they would restore the circular "display case" area on the outside of the mall where the old Sears sign/entrances were. The circular display case looked so cool and classy.

 

[interchange42]

It did.

If it is café/restaurant seating there, wouldn't you rather it be open to the galleria instead of behind glass? They could have employed any number of dramatic finishes and overlooks there, but nah…

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[Light]

It did.

If it is café/restaurant seating there, wouldn't you rather it be open to the galleria instead of behind glass? They could have employed any number of dramatic finishes and overlooks there, but nah…

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That would be pretty cool, if somehow they had configured some "outdoor" seating, creating a sort of "outdoor" space within an "indoor mall".

I have mixed feelings about the E.C. On the one hand it looks new, sleek and cool, but then it looks just like any other indoor mall on the continent. This forum has shared some pictures of what the E.C. had looked like, and frankly, I think the mall has actually regressed somewhat. Take for example the once light and airy Dundas+Yonge entrance now looks like a place to transit through than to stay and enjoy.

I hope they'll do something spectacular with that alcove-like space above Nordstrom's internal entrance. That would be a great spot to install a video screen that mirrors the alcove's shape and displays quality video art (not ads!). Not likely, obviously.

 

[officedweller]

West Vancouver's Park Royal has recently reclad its above ground parkade with glass in a scheme similar to the TEC's original look.
It hides the concrete beams quite well - TEC could revive the old look doing the same.

http://www.pangcouver.com/event/exp...w-look-featuring-the-grand-opening-of-simons/

Visual evidence of the architectural continuity along Yonge Street to which @modernizt rightly refers:

 

[MetroMan]

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This. Is. Terrible.

Instead of continuing the mall galleria to Dundas, they put an abrupt end to the mall before you get to what could have been its biggest asset: Yonge-Dundas Sq.

 

[mgl]

I'm looking forward to the 2025 renovation of the Eaton Centre. The press release will likely speak to how they want to restore the original vision and beauty of the eaton centre and to sweep aside the unfortunate renovations that over the years obscured the centre's beauty.

 

[devjohnson]

Taken yesterday afternoon. Nordstrom has placed two vertical signs on the upper level.

The signs illuminate at night time and look great.

 

[ksun]

Side walk opened today

 

[MetroMan]

Wow... I don't remember the sidewalk being that wide...

 

[bcx]

Wow... I don't remember the sidewalk being that wide...

It was that wide before. You just didn't want to be seen walking that close to a Sears.

 

[Lyphe]

I think Nordstrom did a great job on the exterior. Wasn't sure for a long time - but much improved imo.

 

[P23]

I don't care for it personally. It's both bland in material and colour, and has a lot of awkward elements like the cutouts, overhang, etc.

Compare it to their flagship design in NYC:

http://www.seattletimes.com/business/retail/nordstrom-shows-plans-for-elaborate-manhattan-flagship/

Although, this one seems to be an exception. Most of the other ones are equally dull as Eaton Centre's.