[G.L.17]

Little photo dump here:

 

[UrbanLurker]

From today:

 

[G.L.17]

From today:

 

[urbannizer]

That high-rise with the tacky facade in the background, what is its name?

From today:
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1001 Bay

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[torontologist]

That high-rise with the tacky facade in the background, what is its name?

It's the absolute worst, isn't it?

 

[ponyboy]

wifie is always ribbing me about my condo porn habit.
She took a couple of photos of this building the other day (works across the street)

 

[Towered]

It's the absolute worst, isn't it?

Not really. The whimsical pink glass is a nice change of scenery from THE GREY.

 

[Miscreant]

wifie is always ribbing me about my condo porn habit

Tell me about it.

 

[stjames2queenwest]

1001 is one of my favourite buildings.

 

[Miscreant]

It has a warm 80s glow, so I like it too.

 

[torontologist]

Oh man... the fact that it has some pink glass does not excuse it for being otherwise completely devoid of architectural interest. That bit of pink is what I would call a "gimmick".

And the way it meets Bay Street? Yikes. It's just really, really bad.

 

[Towered]

Oh man... the fact that it has some pink glass does not excuse it for being otherwise completely devoid of architectural interest. That bit of pink is what I would call a "gimmick".

And the way it meets Bay Street? Yikes. It's just really, really bad.

In this case it's a gimmick that gives it far more flavour and character than virtually everything that surrounds it.

 

[modernizt]

Oh man... the fact that it has some pink glass does not excuse it for being otherwise completely devoid of architectural interest. That bit of pink is what I would call a "gimmick".

And the way it meets Bay Street? Yikes. It's just really, really bad.

It represents its time very well; yes there's gimmick involved, but it's a very strong, sturdy form. The reflective glazing and shock of colour is very much of its time.

As for the way it meets the street, I'm not sure that it's weak at all. The angled glazing and the brightness of the retail units is quite successful. The Pizza Nova there is a really bright, open space and is far more unique and successful as a retail space than most of the new retail units (in newer condos) all over the downtown.

 

[stjames2queenwest]

I personally really enjoy how 5ive and 1001 play off of each other's pinstripes.