urbandreamer
recession proof
27 June 2009 photo update
A couple of views:
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T-Squared
Active Member
^ Are the glass used here the same or similar to the ones used at MLS?
For some reason, I find these towers much more appealing than MLS.
For some reason, I find these towers much more appealing than MLS.
Solaris
Senior Member
IMO ... same type of glass ... but a more interesting pattern created with the window size combinations (staggered zig zag) ... and no spandrels here
dt_toronto_geek
Superstar
I've noticed on the north tower that with various types of blinds and curtains now up the staggered window design is less apparent. It's still a great looking project and a much welcome addition to Bay Street.
confusion
Active Member
I've noticed this too, however, this area has great sunsets because of the space over Queen's Park, and when the glass is reflecting in the evening the towers look stunning!
Urban Shocker
Doyenne
I think of these towers as the Olsen Twins - poster girls for architectural anorexia.
XXIV/VII
New Member
What about Casa and Spire? They're all gorgeously anorexic, which I think is only okay for buildings. These (four) buildings are so sleek and simple I don't even know why I love them. I think that's a hallmark of a smart architect; the ability to inspire awe in someone without them really knowing why.
Urban Shocker
Doyenne
Yes, I don't think anyone has ever successfully quantified beauty - the best we can do is to recognize it, celebrate it, and encourage those who produce it to create more of it.
V of E
New Member
I agree Urban Shocker. No one has made any advances on the subject since Edmund Burke's Essay on Beauty.
ProjectEnd
Superstar
Though you have tried on a number of occasions, each time setting yourself up as the arbiter.
Hypnotoad
Senior Member
I read somewhere that beauty is defined as Clewes and ugly is defined as cityplace.
I checked dictionary.com and, because of a typo, all I got was porn. Eitherway, there was a lot of cityplace and clewes to be found.
I checked dictionary.com and, because of a typo, all I got was porn. Eitherway, there was a lot of cityplace and clewes to be found.
Urban Shocker
Doyenne
PeeEnd: You either see it or you don't, and who wouldn't want to understand how it's done when you do? There are enough designers banging off cheap trick greatest hits for the visual illiterate it's always a joy to encounter quality.
dt_toronto_geek
Superstar
June 30th
A regular contributor here (I forget who) likes the view from University & College, so here we go
Click on the thumbnail to enlarge, then click again on the image for full size.
A regular contributor here (I forget who) likes the view from University & College, so here we go
Click on the thumbnail to enlarge, then click again on the image for full size.
confusion
Active Member
A regular contributor here (I forget who) likes the view from University & College, so here we go
Click on the thumbnail to enlarge, then click again on the image for full size.
Just wait until Burano rises in between the two...