Mike in TO
Senior Member
Please forgive the foggy blur, it was really windy and my tripod just wouldn't stay put:
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dt_toronto_geek
Superstar
February 13th Update
The west side of Verve on a sunny day
The west side of Verve on a sunny day
DaninToronto
Active Member
Sure is making an impact on the skyline coming from the East.
casaguy
Senior Member
Boy, it really is quite the behemoth. Totally dwarfs the neighbouring high rise across the street. I like this one, but now I'm really wishing it were a bit more slender, less pudgy.
ProjectEnd
Superstar
/\ It's amazing that Verve and Crystal Blue are essentially the same size. Once the Cruptal Blown complex is complete, it will completely change the nature of that whole street.
casaguy
Senior Member
That's funny, for some reason when I saw this pic I was immediately reminded of Crystal Blu too.
Using the pic above, if you chopped off either side (the right side with the balconies and the left side that's all glass) you'd end up with a somewhat reminiscent size and feel.
Using the pic above, if you chopped off either side (the right side with the balconies and the left side that's all glass) you'd end up with a somewhat reminiscent size and feel.
jmacmillan
Active Member
It reminds me of 18 Yorkville, looming over its immediate neighbours.
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casaguy
Senior Member
Verve Construction Progress Feb 21, 2008
^The elevator in the close up above is stopped on the 34th floor. It seems much, much higher, no?
^The elevator in the close up above is stopped on the 34th floor. It seems much, much higher, no?
urbandreamer
recession proof
What a pity Wallman Architects didn't get a commision to stop this monstrosity from being built. When I think of a stylish Verve I think of this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIFaktVOu6g
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIFaktVOu6g
urbandreamer
recession proof
As many of you know I live in the west end (high park.) I am so bored by Roncevalles (sure there's some nice Polish joints like Intersteer--yummy food and nice ambience, Red Rocket Coffee is the most powerful jolt of joe you'll get for $1.50 in town--beats Ideal Coffee hands down!, Daddy O's Jack Keruoac milk shake is a hoot, etc) and Bloor West Village (total yuppy with kids yawn fest except maybe Max's) that I think I shall walk exclusively around the Eastside for the next month. That's how bored I am
There's still a few streets I haven't walked down between Church and River. Danger. Crazies. Whatever I wanna see them!
Verve, I'm gonna (s)verve right by you soon!
There's still a few streets I haven't walked down between Church and River. Danger. Crazies. Whatever I wanna see them! Verve, I'm gonna (s)verve right by you soon!
What exactly are they planing for the top?
urbandreamer
recession proof
^A topless lapdance for all the hardworking men who built the thing?
UrbanAffair
Senior Member
I saw a rendering once which showed like a small fin or wing type thing. Didn't look very outstanding but added some change from it being just a box.
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cbaileyTO
Guest
Price per square foot
Price per square foot has shot up quite dramatically over the past year or so. In February 2007, it was running at around $335; same unit is now running at around $430 per square foot.
The building only has a few unsold units.
Yes, I admit it and, gosh darn it, glory in it - I bought a unit in Verve! Not an architectural jewel, but a huge unit and an excellent builder.
Some of the more hysterical comments here remind me of just how utterly convinced many people are of their own aesthetic powers. Thanks for entertainment.
Price per square foot has shot up quite dramatically over the past year or so. In February 2007, it was running at around $335; same unit is now running at around $430 per square foot.
The building only has a few unsold units.
Yes, I admit it and, gosh darn it, glory in it - I bought a unit in Verve! Not an architectural jewel, but a huge unit and an excellent builder.
Some of the more hysterical comments here remind me of just how utterly convinced many people are of their own aesthetic powers. Thanks for entertainment.