[grey]

There's likely a clause in the building's heritage designation that doesn't allow logos (a very good idea imo).

Although I'd hope the building managers are mature enough to keep logos off the building without rules forcing them to do so (eg. TD centre)

 

[DTGeek]

Why unlikely? A lot of companies have their logos on their suburban office buildings?

Because Google usually doesn't put their logo on buildings, even at their HQ there are just some small lawn signs by the driveways.

 

[Atlantis]

ah, I see your point grey, from a heritage point of view. I think I'll agree with you on that one.

I would still like to see their presence prominently noted even if it's just at street level. It's a pretty big deal that Google is giving the thumbs up to the downtown core.

 

[someMidTowner]

Don't most cities have signage laws? i know toronto is one of the few places you find corporate logos on office buildings (even though 111 richmond w is a low rise). I know its not allowed in NYC (except in buildings built before the law was passed like PanAm/MetLife). Maybe these laws apply to certain cities in Cali as well??? Google hq is in san bruno california i think....wonder if its legal to have corporate signs on office buildings there or not....looks like its research time

 

[Red October]

Because Google usually doesn't put their logo on buildings, even at their HQ there are just some small lawn signs by the driveways.

They have a logo on the Lang Tannery, their K-W office.

 

[ThomasJ]

Another benefit of lowrise buildings. You can run scaffolding from top to bottom.

15 storeys is not exactly low rise! though i guess it's all relative in this case

 

[neubilder]

Right oops - meant mid-rise.

 

[AndreaPalladio]

The Google sign is up, and the connection to the food court is open now too.

 

[Xray_Crystal_Junkie]

All that money (100 million on this and RAC) and they didn't replace the windows?

 

[adma]

All that money (100 million on this and RAC) and they didn't replace the windows?

I believe they did, but "in kind" (in general appearance, if not physical fact). Heritage stuff, you know.

Though I sort of regret the reclad of the low-rise portion along the plaza, even if it was a 60s add-on...

 

[Atlantis]

Got a pretty good view of this building from Bay and Queen. The perks of working at Google, mini putt and lounge amenities up on the terrace:

 

[junctionist]

It was a great renovation and restoration down to the windows. The Church of Scientology should take this approach in renovating their building on Yonge Street instead of destroying its unique 1950s Modern facade.

 

[marcus_a_j]

Is that an oval running track on the roof of building north of 111 Richmond?

 

[interchange42]

That's on top of one of the pieces of the Sheraton.

42

 

[HotStuff]

Oh god is that a running track on the roof beside the right of the google building