Redroom Studios
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wow, that would be quite the visionary example of re-use / recycling!
wow, that would be quite the visionary example of re-use / recycling!
I wonder what they'll do with the ceremonial "first stone" bit of marble with its tidbit of info. It could be saved in place, destroyed, put on display somewhere, or thrown into some storage area.
Donate it to the Guild Inn, perhaps? That would be a more modern addition to their collection of historic Toronto building parts.
I have also heard a few rumors about the Hilton on Richmond, The hotel is planing on re-cladding the exterior.
I also saw this letter from GM of the Hilton.
"The pool area is also scheduled for some refurbishment this year. The building exterior (which is original from 1974) will have a new sleek look soon with a spectacular glass and steel modernization. Stay tuned!"
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUser...1-Hilton_Toronto-Toronto_Ontario.html#REVIEWS
A nice white spire with built in anntenae should accompany the recladding.
They are communication towers and they're very similar to the top of the CN Tower, actually - just smaller and doubled up.I was in Chicago a few weeks ago, and one thing I noticed (and I didn't have to see it in person to realize this) is that both the Sears Tower and the Hancock Center both have very stylish antennae on top. They could just be spires, but I'm pretty sure the guy on the boat tour said they were communication towers.