Canada's 10 Tallest U/C - Page 156

dleung · #**3101** Posted **Sep 25, 2016, 9:28 PM**

I hope the clear glass at the top is for a more effective solar chimney but that's probably too optimistic.

The rounded corners are the only thing that keeps Brookfield somewhat interesting. Otherwise it's just a glass box

Some peoples' obession with minimalism is likely just a case of rationalizing the buildings they already have. Buildings exteriors have a few more performance objectives than an iphone case, and there's only so much "refinement" possible on the same basic design.

caltrane74 · #**3102** Posted **Sep 26, 2016, 9:31 AM**

Ten York / Harbourplaza

WhipperSnapper · #**3103** Posted **Sep 26, 2016, 1:10 PM**

That's the pokemon go stance.

One york looks odd from this angle.

caltrane74 · #**3104** Posted **Sep 27, 2016, 9:09 AM**

A lot of Pokemon down by the Waterfront

cyeg66 · #**3105** Posted **Sep 27, 2016, 1:12 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhipperSnapper

That's the pokemon go stance.

One york looks odd from this angle.

Haha, that kid looks like my nephew, and yes, there's a chance he'd be doing that stupid Pokemon thing...

WhipperSnapper · #**3106** Posted **Sep 27, 2016, 2:07 PM**

Hey, it's not stupid.

Gresto · #**3107** Posted **Sep 27, 2016, 9:27 PM**

No, not at all. On the contrary, it's cerebral and inidividualistic. Edited to add:

caltrane74 · #**3108** Posted **Sep 28, 2016, 7:12 PM**

Other side

224 meters

caltrane74 · #**3109** Posted **Sep 29, 2016, 4:54 PM**

Other side of the street

238 meters

yaletown_fella · #**3110** Posted **Sep 29, 2016, 8:07 PM**

Harbour Plaza is HUGE.

Coldrsx · #**3111** Posted **Sep 30, 2016, 8:48 PM**

Middle left is Stantec (250.8m), middle right is JW (192m).

Chadillaccc · #**3112** Posted **Sep 30, 2016, 8:58 PM**

Amazing update shot of Brookfield Place, as seen from the East Village...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Design-mind

From a beautiful Monday morning.

caltrane74 · #**3113** Posted **Oct 3, 2016, 1:50 AM**

People will think Ten York is the only building under construction in Toronto..

rousseau · #**3114** Posted **Oct 3, 2016, 2:35 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by caltrane74

People will think Ten York is the only building under construction in Toronto..

Streets like this are never going to be Montmartre, but maybe they're not so bad if you approach them as vaguely Hong Kong-esque (i.e. sans in-your-face signage or AC units dotting buildings like bad acne, but providing an early signpost for the future pod-like existence we're heading toward).

WhipperSnapper · #**3115** Posted **Oct 3, 2016, 2:47 AM**

How things changed. Colonades were strongly encouraged when the condo was designed in the early 2000. Now, they are strongly discouraged.

Coldrsx · #**3116** Posted **Oct 3, 2016, 2:01 PM**

Rogers, JW Marriott(190m), COE Tower(130m), Stantec(250.8).

The JW is just starting to peak over the winter garden extension.

caltrane74 · #**3117** Posted **Oct 3, 2016, 2:08 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by rousseau

Streets like this are never going to be Montmartre, but maybe they're not so bad if you approach them as vaguely Hong Kong-esque (i.e. sans in-your-face signage or AC units dotting buildings like bad acne, but providing an early signpost for the future pod-like existence we're heading toward).

Where would you rank Queen's Quay's importance among Toronto streets? Its not the most active/exciting but I think it is the nicest to walk down, you are correct.

caltrane74 · #**3118** Posted **Oct 3, 2016, 10:33 PM**

Another 2-3 months and the balcony glass will be completed

Coldrsx · #**3119** Posted **Oct 7, 2016, 2:24 PM**

Stantec (250.8m)

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x...pscca3ee8b.jpg

Far left is Stantec's podium

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x...pseklztbld.jpg

caltrane74 · #**3120** Posted **Oct 7, 2016, 6:55 PM**

Another couple of months and it will be the tallest building U/C in the country by a long shot.

Nothing coming down the pipe short-term taller or shorter either.