MetroMan
Senior Member
Thorsell can't admit his legacy project has faults... his successor can
I don't think Thorsell could admit to having allowed such a failure in his legacy project. His successor won't be bound by that restriction.
I have a feeling that once the new CEO takes office, he'll address some of these concerns in the ROM's capital budget.
The cladding is actually quite valuable as is and can be sold off as cladding or sold for recycling.
I continue to think the best solution would be to clad it in white glass which would allow for LEDs to be installed underneath, creating a glowing crystal at night and a glossy one in the day.
The Stair of Wonders, as the ROM's main vertical travel point and used by every visitor needs to get a complete overhaul. It feels and looks like a fire escape with many of the panels and screws scratched or otherwise installed with poor workmanship.
My prescription for the Stair of Wonders would be:
The major issue with this space is the lighting. It shows off the blank and dirt prone walls in not so flattering ways. Take the Spirit House's lighting and apply it to the Stair of Wonders. Safety may be a concern so light up each step as to comply with safety regulations while creating a dramatic effect as you walk up. Allow the lights from the display cases to provide general diffused lighting.
The blast proof doors are there for a reason -- to quarantine every gallery from eachother in the event of fire -- but they can be made to look much more appealing. Clad them in diagonal aluminum slats with diagonal cuts as windows. Install hydraulic hinges because the doors are currently too heavy.
Redo the side panels. The aluminum was dented and their screws chewed up on arrival. It's the epitome of poor workmanship.
Fix the exterior and the Stair of Wonders and you've got a winner. Hopefully Thorsell's successor sees the problems and corrects them.
I don't think Thorsell could admit to having allowed such a failure in his legacy project. His successor won't be bound by that restriction.
I have a feeling that once the new CEO takes office, he'll address some of these concerns in the ROM's capital budget.
The cladding is actually quite valuable as is and can be sold off as cladding or sold for recycling.
I continue to think the best solution would be to clad it in white glass which would allow for LEDs to be installed underneath, creating a glowing crystal at night and a glossy one in the day.
The Stair of Wonders, as the ROM's main vertical travel point and used by every visitor needs to get a complete overhaul. It feels and looks like a fire escape with many of the panels and screws scratched or otherwise installed with poor workmanship.
My prescription for the Stair of Wonders would be:
The major issue with this space is the lighting. It shows off the blank and dirt prone walls in not so flattering ways. Take the Spirit House's lighting and apply it to the Stair of Wonders. Safety may be a concern so light up each step as to comply with safety regulations while creating a dramatic effect as you walk up. Allow the lights from the display cases to provide general diffused lighting.
The blast proof doors are there for a reason -- to quarantine every gallery from eachother in the event of fire -- but they can be made to look much more appealing. Clad them in diagonal aluminum slats with diagonal cuts as windows. Install hydraulic hinges because the doors are currently too heavy.
Redo the side panels. The aluminum was dented and their screws chewed up on arrival. It's the epitome of poor workmanship.
Fix the exterior and the Stair of Wonders and you've got a winner. Hopefully Thorsell's successor sees the problems and corrects them.