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Ramako
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The design of this tower is so insipid it makes my soul hurt. The notion that this design actually sprang from a professional architect's head and then somehow managed to get approved by the developer makes me lose faith in the idea that there's actually any pride or taste in this city. I give YC Condos a better grade than this. At least there, the architect tried to do something visually dynamic and engaging (notwithstanding the absolutely abysmal execution). This is just depressing from the outset.
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AlvinofDiaspar
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From this morning:
So the earlier guess that the tower is supported by beams is incorrect - and there is still some (original?) brick remaining. I wonder if that cornice will be preserved?
Answer - Yes - from the 2017 Conservation Plan by ERA under the SPA:
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And they will be replacing the shingles with slate ones, among a whole of other restorations. Amazing.
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So the earlier guess that the tower is supported by beams is incorrect - and there is still some (original?) brick remaining. I wonder if that cornice will be preserved?
Answer - Yes - from the 2017 Conservation Plan by ERA under the SPA:
(ERA)
And they will be replacing the shingles with slate ones, among a whole of other restorations. Amazing.
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Benito
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Koops65
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By me today:
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AlvinofDiaspar
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I think the heritage report stated that everything within 3m of the tower will be hand-demolished.
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jozl
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Does anyone know if anything other than the tower is being restored? The Yonge Street elevation is a redone facsimile from the 1980’s so I assume it will be demolished (thank god).
You'll find answers in the database file and front page stories.
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