[AlvinofDiaspar]

There are breakout rooms and offices on some of the floors too, not just open spaces… but yes, remodelling could be done up there fairly easily if need be. Spaces like 'The Beach' though, which are tiered, are pretty much always going to be like they are now I suspect.

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Which is probably a very good thing, given the quality of the space we've seen so far. I wouldn't mind upgraded finishing (painted or better yet wood clad columns, drop ceilings) though, and I though a brighter blonde, polished maple would have looked better.

AoD

 

[AlvinofDiaspar]

Pretty neat new building map:

http://slc.blog.ryerson.ca/files/2015/02/SLC-library-map.jpg

AoD

 

[interchange42]

And come on inside for a tour on the front page! No doubt Jack will have more pics in the thread for you shortly…

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[someMidTowner]

And come on inside for a tour on the front page! No doubt Jack will have more pics in the thread for you shortly…

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Shortly = precisely 1 hour midtown standard time

 

[WislaHD]

Wow, this is.. super awesome!

I cannot wait to sleep in this building!

 

[modernizt]

I look at some of those upper-floor spaces and am filled with excitement. Those exposed slabs and beams are what make the space for me... you can really appreciate the structure of the building. Lots of bright, airy spaces to be enjoyed here.

 

[gabe]

Too bad there isn't more retail. This location on the busiest street in the city, would have been perfect for restaurant/shopping complex.

 

[canmark]

BlogTO photos: http://www.blogto.com/city/2015/02/ryerson_unveils_gorgeous_building_at_yonge_and_gould/

 

[Kraylin]

I look at some of those upper-floor spaces and am filled with excitement. Those exposed slabs and beams are what make the space for me... you can really appreciate the structure of the building. Lots of bright, airy spaces to be enjoyed here.

I am not looking to directly disagree with you but since I was thinking almost the opposite I thought to quote you. Although I like some of the exposed slabs as well I think there is just a bit too much of it here, looks almost unfinished. All and all though I love this building, very cool indeed.

 

[Ryan_T]

I think as a student building, it's important to stimulate the mind. Seeing the structure and random creative touches all over the place must be inspiring. It forces them to continually think about what's underneath. The interplay between light and structure and material is constantly changing. And with it, potentially breeding new ideas.

What a great environment to be in.

 

[modernizt]

I think there is just a bit too much of it here, looks almost unfinished.

I think it probably looks "unfinished" to some people simply because it's different than what they are used to seeing. You are used to seeing finished ceilings and by comparison this looks incomplete. It's just a matter of norms. This building just wouldn't be what it is were it more finished. It's all about that underlying structure.

Side note: The slanted columns at varying degrees in The Beach space instantly remind me of the lecture hall area in Koolhaas' Kunsthal in Rotterdam.

 

[Benito]

Love the use of colours inside!

 

[AndreaPalladio]

Too bad there isn't more retail. This location on the busiest street in the city, would have been perfect for restaurant/shopping complex.

Uh, there already is one on the next block - you can see movies there too. How many do you need?

 

[AlvinofDiaspar]

Love the use of colours inside!

You should look at the fire escape (one the images in the slideshow)

http://ryersonbuilds.ryerson.ca/student-learning-centre/

AoD

 

[gabe]

Uh, there already is one on the next block - you can see movies there too. How many do you need?

Uh, so what's your point? We should stop building retail because we enough?