TORONTO | Forma | 308 M - 266.5M | 82 & 72 FLOORS - Page 12

Waterlooson · #**221** Posted **Feb 17, 2015, 12:11 AM**

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Originally Posted by WhipperSnapper

Alberta could have done better in recognizing the short term aspects of their economic boon and have banked more money but, they'll be okay providing America doesn't shut them out in the next little while.

As though that might happen.

If the US (and all the other foreign) automakers chose not to extend the production runs (most of which goes to the US) at Ontario's auto plants, the province will be in big trouble.

Doubleu1117 · #**222** Posted **Sep 17, 2015, 9:14 PM**

Has there been any word on this project? It seems like it's been so long

GeneralLeeTPHLS · #**223** Posted **Jan 2, 2016, 3:41 PM**

Any news on this project?

Gresto · #**224** Posted **Jan 2, 2016, 7:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by GeneralLee(Toronto )

Any news on this project?

Not a whole lot, except this, posted recently at UT. Take it for what you will.

enrigue8 · #**225** Posted **Jan 31, 2016, 1:24 AM**

This is one of most beautiful project i ever saw .I hope it will be built and not cancelled one day.If so, it will be a huge lost for Toronto.I really hope it will be realized one day.
When do sales begin ?

caltrane74 · #**226** Posted **Feb 22, 2016, 5:51 PM**

Costing of the project has been completed, but according to the reporter the launch could still be a few more years away

Mirvish - Gehry

http://www.thestar.com/entertainment...o-toronto.html

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And according to Gehry, that project is all set to go, after a revised, scaled-down proposal was completed in response to issues raised by Toronto city planner Jennifer Keesmaat.
“We’ve finished the design,” says Gehry. And the pricing and budget have been done.
“There’s no hitch from our side.”
Will it be built? It may take years before we know. But first, Toronto needs to see this exhibition.

GeneralLeeTPHLS · #**227** Posted **Aug 3, 2017, 12:53 AM**

We might want to switch this back to proposed sometime....due to the recent approval of this site.

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WhipperSnapper · #**228** Posted **Aug 5, 2017, 2:27 AM**

Not on a technicality like this. It was approved like 3 years ago. For whatever reason, the release of the approved plan was held up until now. Need something more concrete like sales.

cmrhm · #**229** Posted **Aug 26, 2017, 10:00 AM**

Does anyone has link to explain gehry towers' structure?

The Macallan · #**230** Posted **Sep 20, 2017, 4:46 PM**

From Raptor at urbantoronto.ca.

http://dailycommercialnews.com/en-US...head-1027315W/

The Macallan · #**231** Posted **Sep 29, 2017, 8:21 PM**

There is a report on urbantoronto.ca that Ellis Don has won the contract to construct both towers and that construction will begin in 2018.

http://urbantoronto.ca/forum/threads...19170/page-351

koops65 · #**232** Posted **Sep 29, 2017, 9:20 PM**

Wow, it's been 5 years to the day that these towers were proposed. Excellent news... hopefully it's all true, and not just a rumor.

There may be 3 supertalls U/C by the end of next year!

Gresto · #**233** Posted **Oct 1, 2017, 3:47 AM**

Long overdue. Here's hoping this isn't more false hype.

The Macallan · #**234** Posted **Oct 2, 2017, 8:23 PM**

And now the project has been sold to Great Gulf...

http://urbantoronto.ca/forum/threads...19170/page-353

There appears to be doubt Ellis Don would do the construction of a Great Gulf project. But overall, the sale sounds like a step forward.

bonjour12 · #**235** Posted **Oct 17, 2017, 11:58 AM**

I don't know but i find the shape of those building particularly ugly. it look like piles of uneven blocks ... :-(

TorontoDrew · #**236** Posted **Oct 17, 2017, 1:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by The Macallan

There is a report on urbantoronto.ca that Ellis Don has won the contract to construct both towers and that construction will begin in 2018.

http://urbantoronto.ca/forum/threads...19170/page-351

Excellent news, this will fly in the face of a certain Negative Nancy on the forum.

TorontoDrew · #**237** Posted **Oct 17, 2017, 1:47 PM**

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Originally Posted by bonjour12

I don't know but i find the shape of those building particularly ugly. it look like piles of uneven blocks ... :-(

Thank you Mr 1 post.

DrNest · #**238** Posted **Oct 22, 2017, 10:06 PM**

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Originally Posted by bonjour12

I don't know but i find the shape of those building particularly ugly. it look like piles of uneven blocks ... :-(

Have a look at the similar building they did in NYC. It looked weird in diagrams, but in reality, seeing the waves in the facade, it's a stunning building. I would imagine these towers in Toronto to be similar in effect.

Gresto · #**239** Posted **Oct 23, 2017, 11:24 PM**

They are definitely an acquired taste, one that I can understand some not having acquired.

I like them, despite the sloppy aesthetics and asymmetry.

Zerton · #**240** Posted **Oct 24, 2017, 6:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by DrNest

Have a look at the similar building they did in NYC. It looked weird in diagrams, but in reality, seeing the waves in the facade, it's a stunning building. I would imagine these towers in Toronto to be similar in effect.

Agreed, 8 Spruce looks much better in person than in the diagram or even photographs. I actually think it looks kind of bad in photos but good in person.