[M II A II R II K]

RENDERING:

http://www.brookfieldproperties.com/images/buildings/auxiliary_images/150.jpg

http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/843/s3600072ex3.jpg

http://img462.imageshack.us/img462/6597/s3600070me0.jpg

[Camrose]

Whats with the lack of interest in this one?

[borgo100]

its in toronto, and americans don't care?

[Benhamin]

Tall, but boring. Sorry.

[CHAPINM1]

Keep this one updated, I check it's status on Emporis regularly. I love this tower, it is very sharp and modern!!! It will be a great addition to the skyline and add more density! I didn't even know this project had a thread for itself, anyway this tower is great! People seem to forget that average skyscrapers are boxes and that not all of them have these striking features that everyone thinks every skyscraper is now today expected to have by people on here. I'd take normal yet cool anyday over something that looks so out of this world yet horrible like we have here in Minneapolis "Riverside Complex" aka "Crack Stacks"...

Any building that doesn't have anything that looks bad about it and actually stands out as sharp, yet normal at worst wins my vote!!! :tup:

[koops65]

I look forward to seeing this one rise. I hear it's going to have an impressive light display at night, anyone know more about that?

I also can't wait to see a bunch more talls going up at the same time in TO. Trump (across the street), One Bloor, Shangri-La, Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons, L Tower... Downtown Toronto seems to be getting an awesome makeover!

[CHAPINM1]

I'm really excited for those projects as well, the only one I have doubts about is Trump seeing as how it's been 4 years with nothing in the making. I'd be willing to bet all those projects including Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons, Shangri-La, One Bloor, among others will be completed long before Trump even breaks ground... The Trump project will be downsized dozens of times to maybe 1/5 it's original height before we even hear a set construction date if were lucky... :haha:

[LordMandeep]

the city of Toronto gave construction permits for it to start in Sept,07

So this all means that Trump Can start as of that date, but if they will is still in question.

http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2007/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-4757.pdf

[caltrane74]

Tall, but boring. Sorry.


Yes very boring, but second tallest under construction in Canada at the moment.

So its not all bad, & it adds to the density of our downtown.

Some updated pictures to peak the interest of those concerned?

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1358/538642400_4604218caa_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1133/538642392_1d1f5e413e_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1415/538642386_9fb0c13340_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1011/538642390_3936ca7500_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1299/538642378_21bb959622_o.jpg

Shots courtesy of WhistlerinMuskoka!

Bay Adelaide Centre. Downtown Toronto.

http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/6218/bayadelaidecranecl7.jpg

[MayDay]

"its in toronto, and americans don't care?"

Hardly - I'd like to see more pics, particularly how it will fit into the skyline. It reminds me of 7 World Trade Center - not the most envelope-pushing, but a nice handsome glass tower.

[WonderlandPark]

Nice looking tower, I would also know where in the skyline this will go. 700' is a healthy sized tower.

[CC420]

:previous: It's basically right smack dab in the middle of the CBD of Toronto, I believe. I think the top 10 stories may stick out to be seen from the classic Toronto downtown view from the lake.

On another note, I really like the mural art for the barrier walls surrounding the construction site. Is this something the construction contractor always does or is it unique to the building site? If unique, I think they should preserve the artwork to put somewhere on the building site once this highrise is completed. Something to commemorate the construction workers of the building.

[CHAPINM1]

If this tower were built in Minneapolis it would really stand out! It would be the 4th tallest in Minneapolis and be not even 100 feet shorter than the current 3 tallest with the IDS Tower leading at 792 feet... It would also probably be the brightest building to light up the Minneapolis skyline with an exception of the Wells Fargo Center.

[Tom In Chicago]

It's not a bad building. . . and the stump is finally gone. . . so it's got that going for it as well. . .

[plinko]

I think so, but I'm just checking...is this the infamous stump?:

http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/843/s3600072ex3.jpg

[caltrane74]

yes it is.

[aluminum]

The shape totally suits downtown Toronto.

[Canadian Mind]

lol, shoulda built it at 800 or 850 so it has more of an impact... its to nice of a building to hide in the CBD under the other monsters.

[gttx]

It's interesting that they're keeping that classic facade from the building that's currently there. Though I wish this happened more in every city, it does sort of detract from the beautiful simplicity of this tower.

[borgo100]

It's interesting that they're keeping that classic facade from the building that's currently there. Though I wish this happened more in every city, it does sort of detract from the beautiful simplicity of this tower.

they did a nice job in New York with the Hearst Magazine Tower

http://www.archpaper.com/images/features/feature2006_14/Hearst-Overall.jpg

[TOBoy]

http://www.ghettoshots.net/david/Photos/107/WebFullSize/Bay-Adelaide_Centre_Tower_II.jpg

[KevinFromTexas]

Yay! Down with the stump!

So, what is that other tower in that rendering that TOboy posted? Is that it? It certainly looks taller than 715 feet standing there next to the 902 foot Scotia Plaza.

I'm a big fan of the old Bay-Adelaide West Tower design, though. Either way, it's good to see something rolling on that site.

[borgo100]

there are 2 other towers planned as well

[Maldive]

Now imagine Trump in that render... slightly to the left of, and in front of, Scotiabank... immediately across the street from BA...

"excuse me, could I borrow a cup of Splenda?".

[aluminum]

^^^I hate trump tower's design :yuck: :yuck: :yuck:
Especially after when we scaled down the height.

How tall is the tower on left side of Bay-Adelaide in the render ???

[Nowhereman1280]

Question, the renders show this building eating the building next door (older ~10 storey thing). Is that a facedectomy or what? Are they just keeping the facade of that building, like several that have been done/ are in progress in Chicago, and then building behind it?

And what is the historical significance of that building? Why is it worth keeping, it doesn't look too special to me?

[caltrane74]

they did a nice job in New York with the Hearst Magazine Tower

http://www.archpaper.com/images/features/feature2006_14/Hearst-Overall.jpg


That is nice. wow!

[caltrane74]

update for Bay Adelaide

September 23-2007

[caltrane74]

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h248/pancsi/P1011295.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h248/pancsi/P1011290.jpg

courtesy pansci on SSC. - Sept 23/07

[caltrane74]

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd313/paul451/DSC_1196.jpg

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd313/paul451/DSC_1200.jpg

They are about halfway to getting the first level ready:

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd313/paul451/DSC_1202.jpg

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd313/paul451/DSC_1203.jpg

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd313/paul451/DSC_1204.jpg

courtesy paul451 at urbantoronto.ca

[dallasbrink]

Ive heard of this building
very cool, will add nicely to the city skyline

[Complex01]

Very clean and sharp tower. Glad to see it start rising...

[Thefigman]

Saw this on my recent business trip to Toronto.

Along with watching the filming of the upcoming Incredible Hulk movie two blocks from my hotel, driving by this construction every day on Bay St. was fun.

[caltrane74]

How did Toronto do filling in for "Harlem"?

:)

[caltrane74]

Bay Adelaide is going to 55 floors.

Hieght will remain the same at 218 Meters.

Notice how the wing is gone from the photo on the right.

http://chartattack.com/ut/bayadelaide1.jpghttp://i20.tinypic.com/t8w6yq.jpg

[Thefigman]

How did Toronto do filling in for "Harlem"?

:)

It was interesting walking down Yonge St. and seeing signs for "Harlem's Best Dancers". :)

[caltrane74]

The steel has been added to the ground floor levels.

http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/6789/thesteelqh0.jpg

[caltrane74]

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd313/paul451/Bay%20and%20Adelaide%20center/DSC_1206.jpg
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd313/paul451/Bay%20and%20Adelaide%20center/DSC_1205.jpg
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd313/paul451/Bay%20and%20Adelaide%20center/DSC_1208.jpg
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd313/paul451/Bay%20and%20Adelaide%20center/DSC_1207.jpg

pics of HVAC going in on BA- pics courtesy of paul451 on UT

[caltrane74]

Bay Adelaide in scale to humans.

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/9663/inscalefg4.jpg

[caltrane74]

Still Rising.....

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2073/1795340987_19d47835f0_b.jpg

[djvandrake]

Wow very sleek, clean design. Very Nice! :yes: :tup: Glad to see it rising.

[caltrane74]

thanks !

[Tone]

awesome shot thanks!

[caltrane74]

the steel is rising!!

Yay Steel
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd313/paul451/Bay%20and%20Adelaide%20center/DSC_2122.jpg

More steel and what looks to be a third crane, second mobile one.
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd313/paul451/Bay%20and%20Adelaide%20center/DSC_2126.jpg

Some Forms
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd313/paul451/Bay%20and%20Adelaide%20center/DSC_2129.jpg

Signs that show that the sidewalk is probs going to be closed during the erection of the steel.
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd313/paul451/Bay%20and%20Adelaide%20center/DSC_2127.jpg

Some of the hoarding was taken down, I assume this has to do with the sidewalk closing signs and the steel.
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd313/paul451/Bay%20and%20Adelaide%20center/DSC_2130.jpg

Its really sweet to see the building at ground level, no-more hole.
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd313/paul451/Bay%20and%20Adelaide%20center/DSC_2131.jpg

The final, nice november day in TO.
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd313/paul451/Bay%20and%20Adelaide%20center/DSC_2135.jpg

from paul at UT...

the steelframe begins............

[caltrane74]

back to pouring concrete.....

[caltrane74]

split forms...

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/2433/baynov19vl0.jpg

[Bokimon]

Neat project, I have heard this one had a older building core which was built a long time ago when there was a previous design, that one has been torn down and rebuilt from the bottom of the pit and up? How many stories underground does it have.

I just want a quick recap of whats been happening to this project from the old days to now. Since I am mostly in the Calgary thread, with calgary towers, I dont see neat stuff like this especially the way they build it.
That tower should have another crane no?

[caltrane74]

When there is more framework to the steel, maybe a crane can be added to the exterior. (This would aid in the assembly of the steel)

[caltrane74]

here are some updated Bay Adelaide shots.

courtesy of Geekaroo at UT.

Some Heavy Metal Rockers

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/4613/dsc00257pv5.jpg

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/9365/dsc00258yy2.jpg

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/381/dsc00259vm7.jpg


Pardon the dirty window
http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/1592/dsc00262sh2.jpg

[caltrane74]

update

Update from today. This thing is a monster in person. I heard people talking about how amazed they are by the size of the core alone.

http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/9274/img3983vu5.jpg

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/7295/img3984ax7.jpg

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/9161/img3986tx1.jpg

http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/742/img3988kn1.jpg

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/1796/img3993ik5.jpg

http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/3091/img3995kk9.jpg

[caltrane74]

New stacking plan including Fasken Martineau
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z236/Ziggy5857/BA_stacking_with_fasken.png


from Ziggy, stacking plans..

[caltrane74]

More from WhislterinMuskoka on UT

Poking up from the cluster.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2133/2099717314_d865d4576f_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2170/2099717668_5722195dbc_o.jpg

[caltrane74]

pancsi over at SSC reports that the BA webcam (http://www.bayadelaidecentre.com/webcam/index.ch2) is back up. I just took this screengrab a few minutes ago:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v455/mongo62aa/2007-12-12.jpg

Bill


From Urban Toronto

[gERoNimO]

I don't find this building boring at all, I think it's beautiful in its simplicity.

[caltrane74]

A vote of confidence!

[caltrane74]

Update

For Bay Adelaide from Ed on UT

http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/8120/bayadelaidedec22077tu2.jpg

[Habanero]

Nice to see this going. Should be a decent lookijg tower when done.

[caltrane74]

Yes, it will fit in well when complete.

[caltrane74]

Adding a Concord like slip to the tower.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2087/2147142071_2197b4f62b_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2103/2147142173_acba7cb279_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2408/2147936658_eb4b1471f5_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2011/2147936750_3081784435_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2028/2147936826_16d253e877_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2131/2147142439_872fb408b8_o.jpg

from Andrew on UT..

[caltrane74]

More Bay Adelaide

http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/7854/bayjan0208aq9.jpg

[Nicko999]

I like the fact that Bay-Adelaide West Tower is near the 2 highest building in Canada:D

[caltrane74]

Quite a lot has been done with the steel frame since yesterday (and it's still morning):

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v455/mongo62aa/2008-01-05.jpg

Bill

Bay Adelaide keeps on adding more steel frame. (amazingly speedy rate)

Concrete Core seems to have stalled. However, the core narrowing will begin shortly which could be part of the reason for the hold up.

[asher11]

^ They just jacked the frame for the core up another floor on Wed morning.

[caltrane74]

thanks for the updated news.

[caltrane74]

winter shielding installation.

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/104/picture4ch9.jpg

[caltrane74]

from Geekaroo on UT

Enjoy

http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/3010/utdsc00336bu3.jpg

http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/7332/utdsc00335ck3.jpg

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/6248/dsc00334jr8.jpg

http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/2692/utdsc00333rc6.jpg

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/7061/utdsc00332ot4.jpg

[caltrane74]

The winter shielding at the base will remain, even as the curtain wall glass is installed on the higher floors.

The base will have an intergrated historic facade which will not be assembled until later into the project. So in the time being, workers in on the lower floors will have element protection from this special shielding.

[asher11]

They're jacking the core framing up again today. That's only 6 days since last time they did it on Wed.

[caltrane74]

Let me grab a webcam shot.

[caltrane74]

Core-Jackin'

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/7364/45759827hq8.jpg

[caltrane74]

From drum over at UT.

Notice the crank column going up under the 3rd tier of steel bean and columns going up this week.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2250/2180154048_ccfe061f8f_b.jpg
More panels arriving today under 2 police escort and a over width sign truck following them up Yonge. The panel say they weigh 3890kg each from the marking on them. Once this section is enclose, it will cheaper to heat was well, the worker will not need their winter coat on to work. It will help help to keep the steel warm when they start the pouring of the concrete floors. These panel will rise as the work move up until the spring when the good warm weather shows. Took a few minutes to clear the intersection of traffic to allow the truck to turn off Yonge.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2137/2179362881_3ab6560778_b.jpg

[Phil McAvity]

Caltrane, you answered your own question. Bay Adelaide. It's taller.

[caltrane74]

haha Phil, I guess I did I'll have to change my sig.

more updates below..

More of the 'hoarding' is going up today:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v455/mongo62aa/2008-01-12.jpg

Bill

[caltrane74]

Bay Adelaide update: Part 1

I am back, I have been on vacation for a while and busy with school, Damm I like this building more and more everyday.

Construction elevator is progressing
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd313/paul451/Bay%20and%20Adelaide%20center/DSC_2957.jpg

These are some big pieces of steel
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd313/paul451/Bay%20and%20Adelaide%20center/DSC_2958.jpg

This building is going up so fast,
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd313/paul451/Bay%20and%20Adelaide%20center/DSC_2959.jpg
I understand the reasoning for the plywood curtain wall, the crane hit a bit of it as it was unloading some forms off a truck i was there, would be stupid to break glass now when you can just plywood the first three floors which are prone to these sorts of accidents.

[caltrane74]

Bay Adelaide Part 2

I love how 3 of the main support columns do a double crank. The 2nd column is a tube section and it some crank in both direction.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2057/2194857836_d58995fbca_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2169/2194856664_02a103e711_b.jpg


http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd313/paul451/Bay%20and%20Adelaide%20center/DSC_2958.jpg

[MolsonExport]

So long, stump.

[paul451]

A few from today

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd313/paul451/Bay%20and%20Adelaide%20center/DSC_2962copy.jpg

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd313/paul451/Bay%20and%20Adelaide%20center/DSC_2965copy.jpg

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd313/paul451/Bay%20and%20Adelaide%20center/DSC_2967copy.jpg

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd313/paul451/Bay%20and%20Adelaide%20center/DSC_2966copy.jpg

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd313/paul451/Bay%20and%20Adelaide%20center/DSC_2968copy.jpg

[caltrane74]

thanks paul!!!

[zerokarma]

starting to take shape

[Canterra]

Another from January 18, 2008

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o183/brodie99/DSC02319.jpg

[caltrane74]

Thanks Canterra!!!

greetings from Toronto!!!

[caltrane74]

From 3D over at UT

The forms are doing quite the little dance.

Can't believe how fast the core is rising... I suspect it is something to do with pumping concrete versus the old bucket and crane that used to be the norm.

My cherished view of TD will soon be toast.

http://www.upside-down.ca/sdphotos/forms.jpg

[caltrane74]

more this time from drum!!! on UT

Last night around 5pm, the crane was lifting 2 buckets of concrete at the same time, while 2 concrete trucks were pouring concrete into pump machine at the same time.

6 other concrete trucks where waiting to off load on both streets.

I just miss the buckets with this shot.

With the new gate framing for Trump, there will be construction shacks over top of the gate also to the ones north of the gates. Looks like Bay will be the main gate for Trump

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2063/2217122664_3ecdafa508_b.jpg

[caltrane74]

More from Drum on UT

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2328/2219573431_bcaab1b727_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2263/2219611949_dd81a08b88_b.jpg

[caltrane74]

My first grab on the new webcam angle....

http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/2161/raisedbaycq2.png

[sask1982]

So the Bay & Trump are directly beside eachother?

[asher11]

They are directly across the street from each other - both at Bay St and Adelaide St W. One block north of King and Bay Streets - the absolute heart of the financial district.

[caltrane74]

Photos taken January 28 from the New City Hall. The crane and some of the core is visible to the left of the Sheraton Hotel.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2337/2228974098_89c3afa89c_b.jpg

From Queen West and Bay St beside the entrance to the underground Path system.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2141/2228974102_cfdc516179_b.jpg

From the Old City Hall looking south on Bay St.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2045/2228974108_aca258ac6d_b.jpg

from current

BA1

[asher11]

They're jackin' up the core framing again this morning. I think it's at or just below the 20th floor now. Another 5 or 6 more and it's half way there.

[caltrane74]

nah man. It's probably at the 18th floor at the most.


More Bay Adelaide.

The countdown begins until the glass arrives


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2397/2229577395_c0b5080682.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2054/2230370900_7e43a3f3df_o.jpg

[caltrane74]

from outinleftfield SSC

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg161/leftfield416/IMG_0457.jpg

here comes the core notch....

[caltrane74]

updated bay adelaide centre.

It's been said before....This is a HUGE BUIlDING!!!!!!!

Was in the area yesterday and couldn't help myself. I really enjoy watching this building being built. It's like someone said above,you feel like an ant next to this thing. It's HUGE!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2381/2238640469_050d09b4dd_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2181/2239431346_177d9c4989_o.jpg

[caltrane74]

Bay Adelaide 2

45 storeys

196 Meters

[Deepstar]

This one is really coming along :tup:

[caltrane74]

Photos taken February 4 from University Ave at Queen West looking east with the BAC rising behind the Four Seasons Centre.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2198/2243808244_7f9cc4fc82_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2318/2243808248_9544a56761_b.jpg

Bay Adelaide poking up in the financial district skyline
photos courtesy of current on UT

[caltrane74]

Taken today from the Maritime Life Building, 2 Queen East.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/spmarshall/BA/BAFeb1.jpg


from Sean on UT

[caltrane74]

taken today....

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o240/loop429/IMG_0142.jpg

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o240/loop429/IMG_0145.jpg

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o240/loop429/IMG_0149.jpg

Bay Adelaide is about 5 or so floors away from the halfway marker.

It's near the 20th floor so .....

These pictures are courtesy of dtour on UrbanToronto.ca

[caltrane74]

Photos taken February 9 from Toronto's New City Hall. BAC is visible beyond the Old City Hall.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2194/2253287369_0a4910acf3_b.jpg

From Bay St. There is a window washer on the Bank of Nova Scotia building.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2298/2254063814_ff5cd92cd1_b.jpg

From Temperance St looking south. They are testing a curtain wall on the left. I do not know if that is what they will be installing on the tower.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2304/2253287361_8504040a8a_b.jpg

core is just over 1/3 of the way up.


pictures courtesy of current on UT

[caltrane74]

BA is 65% leased with 16 months until occupancy.

Click thumbnails for details on Brookfield's holdings.

http://img7.imagevenue.com/loc1105/th_55080_brookfield-rent_122_1105lo.jpg (http://img7.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=55080_brookfield-rent_122_1105lo.jpg)

http://img170.imagevenue.com/loc1069/th_55076_brookfield-lease_122_1069lo.jpg (http://img170.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=55076_brookfield-lease_122_1069lo.jpg)



Bay Adelaide lease rate info!

[caltrane74]

Bay Adelaide (courtesy of Muricio Columbia on Flickr.com)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2360/2250521581_4473917023_b.jpg