[steveve]

Nice shot sammo!

I never really like X from the side view.. it looks kind fat and stumpy... IMO

Nice shot though :cheers:

[yyzer]

working on the 20th floor at Absoluteworld....pic by Jasonzed at SSC...

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii108/jasonzedd/Mississauga-2/20091024081.jpg

[steveve]

Nice shot of Absolute!

It's lookin.... umm.... concrete and pale :haha:

But glad to see it gettin taller and hopefully it'll look more blue when it's done!


*this is starting to become the more "curved and unique" version of Aqua in Chicago!... (but Aqua is ALOT taller!)

Aqua (NIIIICEEE!!!):

http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt1/JMTUNGSTEN/100_4939.jpg

[caltrane74]

TIFF by caltrane.... oooooohh baby!!!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2509/4043144427_0c73bdc28f_b.jpg

Itiz a beast at streetlevel and I love it.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2626/4043200425_718c829ee8_b.jpg

[steveve]

XCELLENT shots of Festival!!!!


that's the nicest shot i've seen of the podium so far!!!!!... It actually looks colourful!........ The podium looks almost done!

[rapid_business]

Nice shot of Absolute!

It's lookin.... umm.... concrete and pale :haha:

But glad to see it gettin taller and hopefully it'll look more blue when it's done!


*this is starting to become the more "curved and unique" version of Aqua in Chicago!... (but Aqua is ALOT taller!)

Aqua (NIIIICEEE!!!):

http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt1/JMTUNGSTEN/100_4939.jpg

And a lot nicer if you ask me.... But I do have a bias. I LOOOOVE Aqua... so others compared to it will fall short.

[caltrane74]

XCELLENT shots of Festival!!!!


that's the nicest shot i've seen of the podium so far!!!!!... It actually looks colourful!........ The podium looks almost done!

I do what I can.. gonna do more mobile updates today..

[steveve]

Aqua is nicer to me because of it's massive height..

But absolute world is EXTREMELY unique (at least for Canada) and is something i've never come across before... BUT it's not that tall for such a unique building which is why it is so low profile in the global scheme...

[caltrane74]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2647/4043872959_d5b58c45ca_b.jpg

by me..

[WhipperSnapper]

Aqua is amazing but it also makes everything else built in the last ten years look even worse.

[vegeta_skyline]

http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt1/JMTUNGSTEN/100_4939.jpg

Nice find! Yet another sweet shoot of one of the best buildings recently built.
I think i might have to update my profile pic :cool:
Whats amazing is that the concept is so simple and yet the effect is so dramatic. Its a building that could of been built decades ago and one that will still look good decades from now.

Absolute world is indeed the Canadian variant. If it was only 700ft+ it might of been just as eye-catching, perhaps even more...

[raggedy13]

Some pics I took Saturday:

Hotel Georgia:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2433/4045426403_260bfbfd80_b.jpg

Patina:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2526/4046020476_b9c7c47ba8_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2528/4046021852_eb7e142fe4_b.jpg

Capitol:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2649/4046027444_05ca69002d_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2780/4045297255_c8f5890e19_b.jpg

[Traynor]

As my first post I may annoy some lovers of that Aqua building in Chicago, but in my opinion, Absolute World is a much more iconic structure despite it's lack of height.

The only pictures that are ever shown of Aqua are always from an angle that few people will ever see it on a daily basis: Close up from the ground. (As shown above in several posts.) It is indeed interesting from this angle, however most Chicagoans and tourists will view it from afar. Have you seen what it looks like from a distance? It looks like an early 60's international style skyscraper in New York that was bombed or caught fire some time ago.

The beautiful undulating feature of the balconies, just doesn't "read" at a distance: The view most people will get. On the other hand, a design like Absolute World will be visually effective at almost any distance. I'm not much into twisty buildings on the whole, but if you must design with this technique, then I feel it should work on all scales and angles.

I'll try and post a pic to demonstrate my point, but it's my first time using this.

Source:I Ryan Kirby at Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:AquaChicago071209.JPG

[Traynor]

^ Sorry, I guess my linking to images leaves a bit to be desired at this stage. (Forgive me, I'm learning)

[WhipperSnapper]

Exactly how far are we talking about? I agree it's the most dramatic from streetlevel but the same can be said about most towers. I've seen Aqua from a distance and it still looks better than most. I'm not convinced Absolute won't look like just another glass elliptical tower.

[Traynor]

Exactly how far are we talking about?

Judging by pics I viewed on Google images, I suppose even from as little as few city blocks away to a few kilometers.

If I could figure out how to post a picture... (Yes, I thoroughly read the section on posting images...and still didn't get it. ) I would post a render I have created that demonstrates the impression Aqua gives me.

Perhaps some tutelage on image posting from more experienced forumers is in order.:shrug:

[Traynor]

I'll try posting an image again... Any luck it will work.

http://vincemichael.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/mill-pk-aqua.jpg?w=450&h=464

From Vince Michael at Wordpress

And with all due respect Sacamano, I don't agree that most towers look better from directly below. If you peruse Google images of most iconic buildings, the most common and often pleasing photos are from a medium distance to show scale and architectural features. However with Aqua Chicago, there is an inordinate amount of shots from directly below.

I believe Absolute World in Mississauga will photograph well, whether you're at 50 meters away looking up, or from 5 kilometers. IMO

[Traynor]

Now that I may have worked out the image posting issue, allow me to post the render I mentioned previously... IMO Aqua Chicago reminds me of an early 60's NY skyscraper that caught fire and was never repaired.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3479/4046623109_011da6158f_o.jpg

Courtesy Ryan Kirby at Wikipedia

and my impression...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3654/4047367356_151985fda4_o.jpg

Courtesy my bad Photoshop skills.

[Coldrsx]

Epcor Tower updates from 'Bulliver'

http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz55/bulliver/dsc_1863.jpg

http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz55/bulliver/dsc_1876.jpg

[steveve]

As my first post I may annoy some lovers of that Aqua building in Chicago, but in my opinion, Absolute World is a much more iconic structure despite it's lack of height.




100% agreed... Absolute world is more iconic for "Canada" probably.. BUT it is probably not known to others, globally... It lacks the height to get all the attention...


Absolute world has a more "unique" design... It looks REALLY curved and it widens and slims down in certain parts of the building.. Also, the building itself is curved, (unlike Aqua who's balconies add the wavy design)..

BUT Aqua is a cooler building cause it's SO FREAKIN HUGE!!!

LOL!>.. this thread is going off topic! :haha:

[steveve]

and my impression...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3654/4047367356_151985fda4_o.jpg

Courtesy my bad Photoshop skills.


NIIIICEE!!!! :D

LOL!... that's funny man!.. and hey, it looks pretty good!!!!! (I couldn't have done any better myself... seriously :shrug: !)...

*** post that on the Aqua thread and see what they'll do to you :haha: ... reminds me of 9/11 all over again:haha: (R.I.P. all those who died on that tragic day :( )

[Traynor]

Thanks Steveve!

However, I don't think the people at the Aqua thread would appreciate it. Americans are very sensitive to imagery like that. I only did it to demonstrate the impression that building gives me from a distance. Not what I wish would happen!

P.S. I love your commitment to all the skyscraper websites Steveve. I read all your posts. I was just like you at your age but there was no internet for me to share my ideas on tall buildings back then.

[steveve]

Thanks Steveve!

However, I don't think the people at the Aqua thread would appreciate it. Americans are very sensitive to imagery like that. I only did it to demonstrate the impression that building gives me from a distance. Not what I wish would happen!

P.S. I love your commitment to all the skyscraper websites Steveve. I read all your posts. I was just like you at your age but there was no internet for me to share my ideas on tall buildings back then.

Thanks Traynor!... I do more stuff on skyscraperpage though... never really liked UT as much... too busy or somethin :haha:
You must be new!... (or a former observer like i was :) )... Are u on UT as well?

Yeah... The internet has REALLY helped the skyscraper community (as well as the rest of the world)... Imagine a world without skyscraperpage :dead:


*PS: got some updates today of X condo, Ritz, Murano, etc.... I'll upload them tomorrow cause I gotta go to bed! :(

[caltrane74]

Finally some photos of the lobby glass. Also, the balcony railings/glass installations have picked up.

Click on the thumbnail to enlarge, then click again on the image for full size.

Sorry for the poor quality photos. My camera died so I'm using a borrowed camera for the first time today that I'm not familiar with until I can decide on & purchase a good Canon or Nikon. Suggestions welcome, please PM me.

X residential floors topped off (mechanical yet to go)

http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx341/scullydog259/th_X1_Oct24-09.jpg (http://s770.photobucket.com/albums/xx341/scullydog259/X1_Oct24-09.jpg)


http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx341/scullydog259/th_X2_Oct24-09.jpg (http://s770.photobucket.com/albums/xx341/scullydog259/X2_Oct24-09.jpg) http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx341/scullydog259/th_X6_Oct24-09.jpg (http://s770.photobucket.com/albums/xx341/scullydog259/X6_Oct24-09.jpg) http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx341/scullydog259/th_X7_Oct24-09.jpg (http://s770.photobucket.com/albums/xx341/scullydog259/X7_Oct24-09.jpg) http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx341/scullydog259/th_X8_Oct24-09.jpg (http://s770.photobucket.com/albums/xx341/scullydog259/X8_Oct24-09.jpg) http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx341/scullydog259/th_X9_Oct24-09.jpg (http://s770.photobucket.com/albums/xx341/scullydog259/X9_Oct24-09.jpg) http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx341/scullydog259/th_X10_Oct24-09.jpg (http://s770.photobucket.com/albums/xx341/scullydog259/X10_Oct24-09.jpg)


http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx341/scullydog259/th_X3_Oct24-09.jpg (http://s770.photobucket.com/albums/xx341/scullydog259/X3_Oct24-09.jpg) http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx341/scullydog259/th_X4_Oct24-09.jpg (http://s770.photobucket.com/albums/xx341/scullydog259/X4_Oct24-09.jpg) http://i770.photobucket.com/albums/xx341/scullydog259/th_X5_Oct24-09.jpg (http://s770.photobucket.com/albums/xx341/scullydog259/X5_Oct24-09.jpg)


from dt toronto geek at UT

[WhipperSnapper]

I see now. You haven't actually seen Aqua first hand not that it would likely change your impression. Aqua is a building that at least provokes opinion. I doubt the same will be said about Absolute which is turning out as a mere shadow of it's exagerrated rendering.

[steveve]

Here's some shots I took yesterday:

Murano... looking good!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2493/4050296351_738e0a58d4_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2565/4050289543_7cfeb3a009_b.jpg


Murano... or Aqua???... lol, jks :haha:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3526/4050332589_667431c54e_b.jpg


X Condo.. i think all the residential floors are done!... CAN'T WAIT to see this view in 3 or so years.. with Boutique, X2!.. gonna get crowded!!!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2801/4050302323_b42bd01121_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2743/4051075616_435f049b9f_b.jpg


All photos by me: steveve

:)

[craner]

I see now. You haven't actually seen Aqua first hand not that it would likely change your impression. Aqua is a building that at least provokes opinion. I doubt the same will be said about Absolute which is turning out as a mere shadow of it's exagerrated rendering.

Just to state the obvious - most renderings are exaggerated.
For the record - I too really like Aqua.

[Ramako]

I see now. You haven't actually seen Aqua first hand not that it would likely change your impression. Aqua is a building that at least provokes opinion. I doubt the same will be said about Absolute which is turning out as a mere shadow of it's exagerrated rendering.

How can you judge so early? She hasn't even reached the best part.

[sammo]

^agreed.

my opinion, aqua is a caricature of an idea, a one trick pony building.
it's tall and has wavy floor slabs that officiously say "look, i'm like the water!" -whoopie. 6/10. maybe a 7.

[WhipperSnapper]

She hasn't even reached the best part.

True, she's still has a long way to climb but, she's already topped the supposed "best part". The unclad balconies are a distraction though.

[Ramako]

True, she's still has a long way to climb but, she's already topped the supposed "best part". The unclad balconies are a distraction though.

I'm definitely withholding judgment until glass goes up on the balconies. IMO it made a world of difference on MLS.

[Traynor]

I don't believe we are even at "The Best Part". Judging by progress so far, we are many floors below that.

The rendering below is from the official website and has lower distortion than most visual renderings (Yes, I'm talking to you "L Tower South Elevation Rendering" *LOL).

The "Here" line is approximately where construction is at right now and it clearly shows we are not near the full twist yet... So I feel the jury is still out on this.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2585/4052860945_ddbbefca22_o.jpg

(Courtesy Absolute World Condos)

[caltrane74]

More casa from gabrill at UT

www.urbantoronto.ca

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2473/4053428550_3e9edb6d71_b.jpg

[sammo]

^another great shot.
casa looks about done with regards to it's 'skyscraperistics'.
perhaps time to take this one off the grill. was fun to watch.



-well, perhaps some 'cap lighting' will mark the final chapter.

[yyzer]

We were missing the accurate heights for Absoluteworld until today....direct from the architect, and posted by Cityzen over at UT....

Absoluteworld 4 - 56 storeys - 178.3 meters = 584.97 feet

Absoluteworld 5 - 50 storeys - 159.99 meters = 524.90 feet

/not bad, the first two 500 footers in Mississauga.....:cool:

[WhipperSnapper]

^always great to get some real height info (although maybe not for the a-mazin' Koops)

[Nicko999]

So is 31 floors(110m) enough to make the list?

[sammo]

thanx for updating yyzr.
at 178.3m, would absoluteworld4 tower be promoted to top ten in canada status???

[sammo]

(although maybe not for the a-mazin' Koops)

le salvo?

[koops65]

^always get to get some real height info (although maybe not for the a-mazin' Koops)

What the hell is that supposed to mean?

I have never "determined" the height of any building... I just go by numbers other people put forward. (possible exception on 18 York)

In the case of Absoluteworld, I was always suspicious about the original numbers put forward. (Less than 3 metres per floor)

[WhipperSnapper]

A. "get" should read "great"
B. I'm a trusting person
C. you're drawings (assuming you've drawn them) are now too short

[caltrane74]

thanx for updating yyzr.
at 178.3m, would absoluteworld4 tower be promoted to top ten in canada status???


Yes someone needs to post an update to the top 10 list, and one of the Maple Leaf Towers, or Jamison Place-Centinnenial Place in Calgary has to come out....

[koops65]

A. Yes it's great that we have accurate(possibly, I hope Cityzen's source is verified) height info on the Absoulteworld towers.
B. Thats good, so am I generally.
C. No one else drew any of my drawings. You'll have to use your trusting nature to accept that. The only drawing that might be too short now is my diagram of Absoluteworld 4. And that one is quite old now, one of the earliest I ever made. Just with MS paint and its amazing 64 colors. I've been holding off making an updated, more professional version, and now I'm glad I did...

[WhipperSnapper]

Still get the feeling that you are interpreting my post as some sort of shot at you. This couldn't be further from the truth. We all appreciate what you do not only in drawing hundreds of buildings but keeping up them up to date as new information is found.

My appreciation is why I like to keep old versions of redesigned proposals as cancelled projects eventhough it has led to some heated debate.

Let's just hope this guy is who he says he is. The one thing good about all the real estate spamming UT's development forum is that it is attracting many representatives of the developers.

[koops65]

fair enough... you know i'm not afraid to revise a diagram as new info becomes available
Here's an off-topic question for you, now that FCP is being re-clad, should a new diagram be made of how it will look in 2 or 3 years?

[Coldrsx]

All photos from the awesome 'Bulliver'

http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz55/bulliver/dsc_1860.jpg
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz55/bulliver/dsc_1861.jpg
http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz55/bulliver/dsc_1894.jpg

[WhipperSnapper]

Those floors do not look exceptional high for a 28 storey tower that is supposedly 149m high

[RTA]

^ The photo doesn't give a great sense of the scale of it.

[steveve]

Those floors do not look exceptional high for a 28 storey tower that is supposedly 149m high


That's pretty epic... a 28 STORY tower with 149m HEIGHT!!!...

that's kinda impressive i have to say! :D

[Coldrsx]

That's pretty epic... a 28 STORY tower with 149m HEIGHT!!!...

that's kinda impressive i have to say! :D

Edmonton's new tallest by ~3m

[rapid_business]

What is with the plywood going in?

[sammo]

^ it's temporary. -for the temporary service elevator.

[LeftCoaster]

What is with the plywood going in?

Its a safety regulation. There cant be open floorplates at the entrance to the man and materials hoist.

I'm excited to see some cladding go up on Epcor, it will really make or break this tower... Well I guess it does on most towers, but regardless.

[Coldrsx]

just a shame EPCOR tower is on the fringe of the core and not in the core of the core....

[RTA]

^ At least our CN tower finally has some company. The two towers can keep eachother warm on cold Edmonton nights.

[Coldrsx]

^i preferred it being alone... it is timeless.

[caltrane74]

from dt toronto geek at UT

http://s770.photobucket.com/albums/xx341/scullydog259/X1_Oct29-09.jpg

[RTA]

^i preferred it being alone... it is timeless.

Don't worry, it still is timeless, and it's unique location at the end of 100 St. will ensure it always stays prominent.

[Coldrsx]

from KLC... EPCOR tower from the NE with the LRT lines somewhat evident as well as 'Quest', a 22 storey condo going up on the far right.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2528/4057854079_1662521295.jpg

[Dylan Leblanc]

wow, Epcor jumped 8 levels since last I saw it!

Where's the LRT line??

[rapid_business]

bottom of the picture. just left of centre.

[craner]

just a shame EPCOR tower is on the fringe of the core and not in the core of the core....

Not sure why you're saying this - I like the fact that it is expanding the skyline north. Possibly you're saying we should use up the vacant lots in the core first ? Lets just hope there are more than enough projects to go around in the future - anyhow, I'm liking it.:banana:
:cheers:

[Dylan Leblanc]

Epcor will be very visible on the skyline as it is surrounded by virtually nothing. It will be nice to have such a fresh new look for the Edmonton skyline.

[Coldrsx]

Not sure why you're saying this - I like the fact that it is expanding the skyline north. Possibly you're saying we should use up the vacant lots in the core first ? Lets just hope there are more than enough projects to go around in the future - anyhow, I'm liking it.:banana:
:cheers:

While it will be nice to have a larger skyline northward, there were/are far better lots awaiting a tower that would have added more immediate density to the core and greater feeling that we are a bigger city.

[bulliver]

^ I'm not sure it will even be visible from the traditional Saskatchewan Drive view of DT. If so...just the very top.

[Dylan Leblanc]

Here's Epcor with the rest of the skyline. It will be extremely visible from the East.

http://gingert.net/images/edmontonepcor.jpg

[Traynor]

We were missing the accurate heights for Absoluteworld until today....direct from the architect, and posted by Cityzen over at UT....

Absoluteworld 4 - 56 storeys - 178.3 meters = 584.97 feet

Absoluteworld 5 - 50 storeys - 159.99 meters = 524.90 feet

/not bad, the first two 500 footers in Mississauga.....:cool:

Now I'm not sure where Absolute World fits in:To the top 11-30 or to the top 10?

Anyway... I found some cool renders that I don't think I'd seen before. The aerial shots seem to show a fairly accurate rendition of how these towers will appear at the MCC. The curves are definitely apparent at moderate distances. Personally I wish Ice in DT T.O. had AW curves with Ice's height.

http://www.e-architect.co.uk/canada/jpgs/absolute_towers_mad160309_3.jpg

http://www.e-architect.co.uk/canada/jpgs/absolute_towers_mad160309_5.jpg

http://www.e-architect.co.uk/canada/jpgs/absolute_towers_mississauga_mad130808_2.jpg

http://www.e-architect.co.uk/canada/jpgs/absolute_towers_mississauga_mad130808_1.jpg

All the above (and more) courtesy of: e-architect

http://www.e-architect.co.uk/canada/absolute_towers_mississauga.htm

[steveve]

MOST WICKED SHOTS EVER!!!!!!!!!


Happy Halloween :D

[steveve]

Here's some various shots i took today from the Danforth:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2457/4061693766_da1c457ba2_b.jpg


*srry for the failed image quality... i was in a car :(

Nice uptown-downtown skyline growth!!!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2804/4061694352_4f309c8ca6_b.jpg

This shot below is the failed of the fails!!!!! lol... but you get the point ;)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2770/4060950849_1bc0c8c87c_b.jpg


Casa, BSN, X Condo, Crystal Blu, etc...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2669/4060951885_29dc7bec87_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2517/4060951341_82e5eca6b0_b.jpg


All photos by me: steveve


Happy Halloween everybody!!!
***and don't take candy from strangers and/or get in strangers cars :haha:

steveve-

[sammo]

^^^great find Traynor!

^2nd last shot looks 'keeper' steveveve.

[Dylan Leblanc]

wow, X really stands out!

[steveve]

IMO X looks a little TOO Wide at it's sides and that makes it look less tall... But from the North/South it looks great!... From the shots i took it's gonna be a HUGE cluster once Boutique and X2 are built... But it's gonna TOTALLY block out EVERYTHING (Manulife, Casa, BSN, Crystal Blu, Uptown) cause couture is shaped like X Condo (wide east/west facing sides)... We'll see :rolleyes:

I'm SOOO sad!.... 1BE would have looked SOOO sexy from those shots ^^^

:( :( :(

"R.I.P. 1.B.E."... we'll love you FOREEEEEEEVER!!!!

[Traynor]

I'm SOOO sad!.... 1BE would have looked SOOO sexy from those shots ^^^

:( :( :(

"R.I.P. 1.B.E."... we'll love you FOREEEEEEEVER!!!!

:previous: Agreed Steveve. Until I see new renders of the GG Number One Bloor, I still can't let go of the other one. I even saved the promotional video from the website. That's where these screen captures came from:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2681/4064862693_e317e44740_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2777/4064862869_8c64f960d8_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2674/4064863255_7da5508675_o.jpg

(Above courtesy of 1BE promotional video)

[WhipperSnapper]

One Bloor is long dead and buried ... let it go

Sure it was tall but its design was average at best and "average" for such a tall tower is not we want.

Jeez, Are you're ever obsessed with girth. X's dimensions are just fine.

[Traynor]

You're a bitter little pill aren't you sacamano? You suck the life out of everything. How sad. Not to mention your thinly veiled homophobic comments... Totally unnecessary in an open forum for discussion.

[steveve]

Okay... srry Sacamano... this will be probably one of (or my) last posts of Bazis' 1BE...:notacrook:

I really loved how 1BE balanced the skyline to the north and how it made balance to the rest of the skyline aside from the CBD...I also like how it kind of marked the "end" of the skyline to the north sorta like saying "this is were it ends!"... Cause right now from a distance it's hard to tell were the borders of downtown are... It also "in a way" extends the skyline as it shows there are really tall buildings away from the CBD...

*I think 1BE's design was just fine and it actually fit's in to the Yorkville skyline (aside from it's towering height :haha: ).. I wouldn't want something crazy like Absolute world rising so tall at Yonge-Bloor cause it would look messy and clash with the rest of the skyline...

GG is gonna have a REAL challenge when it comes to rivalling what Bazis did in terms of height for 1BE... Chances are we won't see anything near as tall as 1BE from GG :(

Let's "try" to get back on topic! ***if there IS something on topic to talk about :haha:

[Gresto]

I still can't let go of the other one. I even saved the promotional video from the website. That's where these screen captures came from:
:( Thanks for posting those, but they make me sad.

[caltrane74]

TIFF by me...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2511/4061289611_e896e759fd_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2579/4061272693_d3d9b52d41_b.jpg

[WhipperSnapper]

You're a bitter little pill aren't you sacamano? You suck the life out of everything. How sad.

I dont know but, I find continuing to cry over some failed tower in the midst of a renewed building boom as sucking the life out of things as well as unnecessary spam. Time to move on to better things.

Not to mention your thinly veiled homophobic comments... Totally unnecessary in an open forum for discussion.

LMAO...Are you F@#KIN' serious?!?

P.S. I don't know or care of steveve's sexual preference. In either case, he's jail bait.

[steveve]

I dont know but, I find continuing to cry over some failed tower in the midst of a new building boom as sucking the life out of things as well as unnecessary spam. Time to move on to better things.

Not to mention your thinly veiled homophobic comments... Totally unnecessary in an open forum for discussion.

LMAO...Are you F@#KIN' serious?!?

P.S. I don't know or care of steveve's sexual preference. In either case, he's jail bait.

"since when did I get dragged into this???!!!"... lol but wtf people!!???

AND SPEAKING of Totally unnecessary in an open forum for discussion. what about THAT comment... this is a casual thread ok?...

You can say whatever you want as long as it has something to do with what someone said... and it should be related to skyscrapers (but you don't need to SPAZ if someone says something off topic once in a while)

And I have to agree with Traynor on that.. you do need to calm down a little Sacamano... We're all here to have fun and talk about our interest in skyscrapers and related topics... You are being immature with those comments and NO I AM NOT GAY!... NOT EVERYBODY IS LIKE YOU :yes:

and watch your language.... there are kids on this website! (and other websites too... if you know what i mean ;) )

***and if you haven't noticed Sacamano... your line is "You are sooooo goodlookin"... if you have't noticed 99% of the people on this website are probably men so............................


What have i done to you Sacamano to deserve these unnecessary comments????!!!! (aside from what i just said :shrug: :haha: )

***and don't mess with Traynor cause he's new... and everyone deserves to be welcomed :)

Be more happy (or gay - jks.) Sacamano and to all members on skyscraperpage... seriously... the world will be a happier place :D


Let's all be friends :)
ok?

Peace :)



***and nice shots of Festival Caltrane :tup:

[rapid_business]

.... can we move this 'drama train' to another thread? Seriously guys... grow up.

[raggedy13]

Here's a pic by Talisker at SSC showing the Capitol u/c to the right (with Atelier in the foreground and Symphony Place in the centre):

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j73/xapbpoh/P1040793.jpg
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=931078

[sammo]

P.S. I don't know or care of steveve's sexual preference. In either case, he's jail bait.
^lol, what's good to wipe my monitor clean from coffee/muffin sputtery?

in Sacamano's defence, i think this was said in gest -a reference (only?) to steveve's youth.
in regards to the old 1BE, i really think it's time to turn the page on this one. if anyone is (distraught and) interested enuf, then they can start a new nostologic thread about the "gone but not forgotten projects". (a great final resting place for Sapphire too) -i, for one, absolutely loved the dead baziz tower (as was) but bringing up passed projects without pertinence to the current is unproductive and adds little to 'exchangeable value'.

and PEACE!!! :notacrook:

[caltrane74]

I love that tower in the front..

[Coldrsx]

atelier is turning out well...

[sammo]

I love that tower in the front..

looks kinda like parade(?) building at cityplace, t.o.

[caltrane74]

yeah it does... but funny enough I think Parade is better.

It's my personal preference with the glass...

[steveve]

.... can we move this 'drama train' to another thread? Seriously guys... grow up.

LOL!... i'm still enjoying my teen years! :haha:

Nice shots!


And here's the Ritz cam BUT, it shows Parade u/c in the background... I don't know if this belongs here but it is on topic i guess!

http://ritzcamera.compsys.to/mjpg/video.mjpg

[craner]

Okay... srry Sacamano... this will be probably one of (or my) last posts of Bazis' 1BE...:notacrook:

I really loved how 1BE balanced the skyline to the north and how it made balance to the rest of the skyline aside from the CBD...I also like how it kind of marked the "end" of the skyline to the north sorta like saying "this is were it ends!"... Cause right now from a distance it's hard to tell were the borders of downtown are... It also "in a way" extends the skyline as it shows there are really tall buildings away from the CBD...

*I think 1BE's design was just fine and it actually fit's in to the Yorkville skyline (aside from it's towering height :haha: ).. I wouldn't want something crazy like Absolute world rising so tall at Yonge-Bloor cause it would look messy and clash with the rest of the skyline...

GG is gonna have a REAL challenge when it comes to rivalling what Bazis did in terms of height for 1BE... Chances are we won't see anything near as tall as 1BE from GG :(

Let's "try" to get back on topic! ***if there IS something on topic to talk about :haha:

:previous: I assume "GG" are the new owners of the site ? Excuse my ignorance but what does GG stand for? and are there any indications what they are proposing for the site ?
:cheers:

[WhipperSnapper]

Great Gulf Homes.

their buildings
http://www.tobuilt.ca/php/companies_to_buildings.php?search_fd0=1463

[raggedy13]

Recent pic of Patina by KeyPlan:

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o160/Urbalist/DSCN1328.jpg?t=1257098625
http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=138044&page=9

[WhipperSnapper]

nice clean lines ... hope it continues in the penthouse levels

[caltrane74]

http://davidfisher.biz/photo/2009/nov/2009_11_02/IMG_nov-02-09-0153.jpg

http://davidfisher.biz/photo/2009/nov/2009_11_02/IMG_nov-02-09-0182.jpg

http://davidfisher.biz/photo/2009/nov/2009_11_02/IMG_nov-02-09-0188.jpg

http://davidfisher.biz/photo/2009/nov/2009_11_02/IMG_nov-02-09-0187.jpg

http://davidfisher.biz/photo/2009/nov/2009_11_02/IMG_nov-02-09-0192.jpg

http://davidfisher.biz/photo/2009/nov/2009_11_02/IMG_nov-02-09-0186.jpg

http://davidfisher.biz/photo/2009/nov/2009_11_02/IMG_nov-02-09-0201.jpg

http://davidfisher.biz/photo/2009/nov/2009_11_02/IMG_nov-02-09-0196.jpg

from drum118 at UT -

[steveve]

Great shots of Festival!!!!

Man.. the whole site looks SOOO busy/messy right now!... especially when viewed from behind!...

[steveve]

The view from Casa by Josef on UT (he's working there)

http://entertainment.webshots.com/photo/2594748630105795111EFPypk

http://entertainment.webshots.com/album/575373012QJhiTG

WHAT A VIEW!!!

[Phil McAvity]

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j73/xapbpoh/P1040793.jpg
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=931078

I have seen literally thousands of pictures of Vancouver and Toronto but this shot left me completely bewildered, unable to tell which city I was looking at since both cities have so many residential towers now. I finally figured out the shot is of Vancouver due to the piano-shaped Westin hotel on the right that gave it away. Speaking of which, that's kind of a cool building. :tup:

[caltrane74]

Nov 3

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2594/4077047600_0fabc957e5_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2594/4077049634_63d3298236_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2492/4076299697_9320cf4085_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2689/4077059354_9eb9c2ece9_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2708/4076305721_62ca957138_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2636/4077062352_4caa90c2a3_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2782/4076309795_4b1a543ecf_b.jpg

Telus, ACC and MLS from wyliepoon at www.urbantoronto.ca

[sammo]

^wow, telus and the mls podium are incredibly bright at nite.
this area has been transformed -for the better. with more to come.
i wonder what this new little neighborhood will become known as? perhaps the 'sport district'?

[WhipperSnapper]

I have seen literally thousands of pictures of Vancouver and Toronto but this shot left me completely bewildered, unable to tell which city I was looking at since both cities have so many residential towers now.

Really?

[sammo]

^why not? looks like it could be cityplace in toronto too. -esp. if you aren't from either city or too familiar.