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Wow. How'd you get those guys to take their time to take you up there?
Traynor
Senior Member
Fantastic tour! I can hardly wait for the round of "View" photos you have been holding back.
Just a guess about the "Gap". I think we will still be treated to an outer covering that reaches from the top of the penthouse's east and west balconies to the top of the sloping roof. Certainly it will be recessed from the sides of the tower and it may only be a facade with the window washing gear behind, but I don't think it will remain open ala Telus building. All the renders I have seen show a wall there with the Ritz-Carlton logo lit up at night.
I know renders are often wrong, but on this matter I sure hope they are not.
Just a guess about the "Gap". I think we will still be treated to an outer covering that reaches from the top of the penthouse's east and west balconies to the top of the sloping roof. Certainly it will be recessed from the sides of the tower and it may only be a facade with the window washing gear behind, but I don't think it will remain open ala Telus building. All the renders I have seen show a wall there with the Ritz-Carlton logo lit up at night.
I know renders are often wrong, but on this matter I sure hope they are not.
Thanks guys.
With the redesign we are not just a forum anymore but a genuine media outlet as well. We are going to be doing a lot more of this as the developers and their pr companies want us to cover their projects. Stay tuned.
With the redesign we are not just a forum anymore but a genuine media outlet as well. We are going to be doing a lot more of this as the developers and their pr companies want us to cover their projects. Stay tuned.
Hypnotoad
Senior Member
Unreal update guys. Thanks so much for sharing that. The site just went plaid with that impressive jump to ludicrous speed. Keep up the great work!
Traynor
Senior Member
Excuse the quick render... But something like this...
(Original courtesy interchange42)
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alklay
Senior Member
Great photos and great information: a perfect update. Thanks.
steveve
Senior Member
Insanely purely EPIC update Urban Toronto!!! Its insane that you got to get up there Ed!!! This building is just pure awesome! ANd once you get up there you can really appreciate how massive this building is! (height, ceiling height, mechanical roof, etc...)!
It must have been amazing up there! Its so high up and the winds are probably insane! Such a HUGE roof to be standing at the base at!
Oh i wish they'd made a restaurant/observation deck up there! I'd rather be here than in the CN tower!
Urban Toronto is just AWESOME!!!
It must have been amazing up there! Its so high up and the winds are probably insane! Such a HUGE roof to be standing at the base at!
Oh i wish they'd made a restaurant/observation deck up there! I'd rather be here than in the CN tower!
Urban Toronto is just AWESOME!!!
MetroMan
Senior Member
The amount of adjectives steveve just used is purely epic, amazing, massive, insane, huge and AWESOME!
UT could use more of your enthusiasm steveve
UT could use more of your enthusiasm steveve
officedweller
Senior Member
Awesome Update!
So will the tall north wall (with windows facing north) - end up being a lighted beacon like the top of the RBC tower?
savevp
Active Member
Oh, what an idea!! Never thought of that one but that would be spectacular!
Also, if anybody happens to be staying or visiting the hotel, the terrace will provide incredible views of the L Tower and the Union Station reno.
Also, if anybody happens to be staying or visiting the hotel, the terrace will provide incredible views of the L Tower and the Union Station reno.
caltrane74
Senior Member
That update was ONFYR!
had to get in on the fun.... get to see what interchange, and Ed look like..
think i've seen ed's pics before though.. those are amazing pics though giving us a good idea of the scale of the project...
had to get in on the fun.... get to see what interchange, and Ed look like..
think i've seen ed's pics before though.. those are amazing pics though giving us a good idea of the scale of the project...
Traynor
Senior Member
All the talk in this thread over the last several months about such a "Missed opportunity for a top of the tower restaurant" always made me chuckle. I thought the idea of a bar or restaurant up there with the CN Tower so close would just make bad business sense... Until I saw this picture below and my inner interior decorator started thinking.
Picture the entrance to this skybar/lounge where those men are standing. Behind them along that wall a large rosewood bar with gleaming crystal and bottles behind. Then where the concrete pillars are down the middle of the room, two steps to the raised area near the windows which is a series of deep red plush velvet booths.
In the lower area near the bar, high-back stools surrounding curved tables with matching low-back stools at the bar. The whole area surrounded by the high-gloss golden colour of polished brass. Overhead, dimmed Swarovski Crystal chandeliers bask the room in an evening glow. Each booth lit with a small "personal" Swarovski Crystal lamp.
Pop the cork on the Veuve Clicquot and you are ready to celebrate that huge international business deal you just signed.
Picture the entrance to this skybar/lounge where those men are standing. Behind them along that wall a large rosewood bar with gleaming crystal and bottles behind. Then where the concrete pillars are down the middle of the room, two steps to the raised area near the windows which is a series of deep red plush velvet booths.
In the lower area near the bar, high-back stools surrounding curved tables with matching low-back stools at the bar. The whole area surrounded by the high-gloss golden colour of polished brass. Overhead, dimmed Swarovski Crystal chandeliers bask the room in an evening glow. Each booth lit with a small "personal" Swarovski Crystal lamp.
Pop the cork on the Veuve Clicquot and you are ready to celebrate that huge international business deal you just signed.
steveve
Senior Member
The amount of adjectives steveve just used is purely epic, amazing, massive, insane, huge and AWESOME!
UT could use more of your enthusiasm steveve
haha! As you can probably tell., my vocabulary is quite limited!
I don't think there's a more powerful word then EPIC!... magnificent just doesn't cut it anymore Traynor, you're right about our "restaurant/skylounge/observation area" vision! That photo really emphasizes the potential! Especially with the huge panels of glass and high ceilings, it would be something extraordinary! It would be like Canoe but on steroids!
One thing i find really cool about the roof is all the steel they're using like grids! It reminds me of some high-tech skyscrapers in Horng Kong like in this shot!
This building has some pretty amazing views! , In fact, there's no structure taller than this building north of it! (by that i mean directly in front of it) So all the way up to the north pole, the Ritz is essentially the tallest structure if you go directly north in longitude!!!!! Its crazy thinking about it... Those are definitely million dollar views!
Towered
Senior Member
Wow, that brought a tear to my eye - best update ever on UT, 42. Probably a milestone for this forum.
To tell the truth, there was no wind at all. Nothing. Nada. Zip. Rien.
Glad you guys liked it!
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