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[DrNest]

How does cable wire weather? My question being is it something that looks good initially, but quickly in a few years looks tired and rusty and stains the glass? Of does it stand the test of time and look good for years to come? If the latter. Is could be a welcome modification to an otherwise boring office tower.

[333609543]

This looks like a pretty solid proposal. But the demand for condos is decreasing because of the condo boomin 2011, 2012, and early 2013. One thing I wish some architects would do is to actually put an effort into the exterior design of a high rise/skyscraper. They're really just boxes.

[Innsertnamehere]

Originally Posted by DrNest

How does cable wire weather? My question being is it something that looks good initially, but quickly in a few years looks tired and rusty and stains the glass? Of does it stand the test of time and look good for years to come? If the latter. Is could be a welcome modification to an otherwise boring office tower.

the cables are on the interior, they won't rust.

[DrNest]

Originally Posted by Innsertnamehere

the cables are on the interior, they won't rust.

They're not in that picture posted by cruzin4u.

[Gresto]

Originally Posted by 333609543

But the demand for condos is decreasing because of the condo boomin 2011, 2012, and early 2013.

March 2014 saw record-high condo sales for the month, so demand does not seem to be decreasing.

[Innsertnamehere]

it got cut by something like 60% in 2013 compared to 2011, but has returned to roughly 20% below 2011 this year. 2011 seems to be the peak year, but this boom is far from over. The last year or so was simply a repeat of 2008.

The only thing is that now that new stock is coming online in significant numbers, condo prices have remained stagnant the last few years. I don't see this changing much, but it certianly makes Toronto more affordable.

[Zapatan]

Toronto is just on fire, lookin' good Tdot

[biguc]

Originally Posted by DrNest

How does cable wire weather? My question being is it something that looks good initially, but quickly in a few years looks tired and rusty and stains the glass? Of does it stand the test of time and look good for years to come? If the latter. Is could be a welcome modification to an otherwise boring office tower.

I wan't to know more about this cable wire business too. It looks cool in the picture, but what's the point? Is it merely decorative? Google is failing me here.

[scalziand]

^The point is to have a glass wall with as little visual interruption as possible; the wires are much lower profile than the equivalent frame that would be required to support the glass.

[isaidso]

Originally Posted by Innsertnamehere

it got cut by something like 60% in 2013 compared to 2011, but has returned to roughly 20% below 2011 this year. 2011 seems to be the peak year, but this boom is far from over. The last year or so was simply a repeat of 2008.

Quite right. People perceive that sales are plummeting, but they're just coming down from absurdly high sales numbers attained in 2011. 2013 and 2014 look set to be very strong sales years, just not record shattering.

Originally Posted by Innsertnamehere

The only thing is that now that new stock is coming online in significant numbers, condo prices have remained stagnant the last few years. I don't see this changing much, but it certianly makes Toronto more affordable.

That's the best outcome we can possibly hope for. We have huge numbers of people wanting to locate in our city, huge amount of supply being built to meet the demand, yet enough to keep prices affordable. The last thing we need is a situation like exists in Manhattan or central London where only the wealthy can afford to buy.

[caltrane74]

Originally Posted by Zapatan

Toronto is just on fire, lookin' good Tdot

2013 was a down year for sales... Looks like the market is rebounding nicely.

[333609543]

Hopefully at the end of the boom they'll add a floor to FCP :p
I was greatly mistaken, its still quite surprising that the sales are still going on strong though. However in the next few years there will be an increasing demand for office towers due to all the people moving into the condos being built.

[caltrane74]

Harbour plaza Residences and One York



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[Gresto]

Wow, they're starting to rise already. Excellent.

[caltrane74]

Should rise quickly too, small floor plate like ICE Condos..

[DrNest]

The drive along the Gardiner is soon going to get even better. And with the delays and congestion due to the construction/repairs on the Gardiner, it's going to provide opportunity to sit in traffic and admire the view even more!

[cruzin4u]

August 3rd by Atlantis. Ready to soar!

[Dwils01]

Harbour Plaza East and West on Harbour Street between Bay Street and York Street.


Picture by me.

[Dwils01]

One York Street/ Sun Life Financial Tower at York Street and Harbour Street.




Pictures by me.

[caltrane74]

By me