I wonder who owns that parking lot and whether Gupta tried to buy it. As it is, it’s an awkward narrow L-shaped site. I’m curious how the tower will rise on the site, given that it appears to be a single rectangular tower rather than L- or Z- shaped a la Yonge & Rich (which also has an L-shaped site, but ‘thicker’).
 
I'm not certain, but maybe the parking lot belongs to the same group as the building to the east, 600 Sherbourne (?):


1592877627998.png
 
Rascacielo said:
I wonder who owns that parking lot and whether Gupta tried to buy it. As it is, it’s an awkward narrow L-shaped site. I’m curious how the tower will rise on the site, given that it appears to be a single rectangular tower rather than L- or Z- shaped a la Yonge & Rich (which also has an L-shaped site, but ‘thicker’).
Click to expand...
The renderings of the tower are in the database file as always!

42
 
The podium looks like it's going to be rubbish, based on the renderings. Hope the tower will at least end up being well executed.
 
AlbertC said:
The podium looks like it's going to be rubbish, based on the renderings. Hope the tower will at least end up being well executed.
Click to expand...
Those canted columns are not in the renderings, so we may be in for a pleasant surprise. What’s been built so far looks bunker-like though (as per the renderings), so I wouldn’t get too excited about it.
 
Rascacielo said:
Those canted columns are not in the renderings, so we may be in for a pleasant surprise. What’s been built so far looks bunker-like though (as per the renderings), so I wouldn’t get too excited about it.
Click to expand...

Unfortunately those columns wont be much of a feature from the street (one is buried in an egress corridor). That said, the reason they are there is pretty interesting - set back from the tunnel as it cuts through the site and angled out to support the tower and transfer slab above.

The one in the lobby may be a little interesting, but don't get too excited about any surprises.

1595431190330.png

app.toronto.ca

Application Information Centre

Search for details about current planning applications and Minor variance and Consent applications. Application Information Centre For best results, please use the latest version of Microsoft IE/Edge, Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. The Application Information Centre allows you to: Search by...
app.toronto.ca app.toronto.ca
 
The absurd length of time that this project has taken leads me to believe that the Gupta group is not a dependable builder that I would consider in the future.
 
Amonavis said:
The absurd length of time that this project has taken leads me to believe that the Gupta group is not a dependable builder that I would consider in the future.
Click to expand...
The post immediately above yours shows how this is being built above an active subway tunnel. That definitely adds a bit of time to the process.
 
You must log in or register to post here.

Back
Top