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Nobody has said it should be a "glass box", the criticism that these people have made has been for what the building is, not for what it isn't. So you get a red card, and this ...

ZURDOBANG'S LAW

Zurdobang's Law states that: "As an Urban Toronto critique of a second-rate piece of architecture grows more effective, the probability that an expression such as 'well at least it's not another derivative modernist box ...' will be introduced to derail the discussion approaches one."
 
Urban Shocker said:
Nobody has said it should be a "glass box", the criticism that these people have made has been for what the building is, not for what it isn't. So you get a red card, and this ...

ZURDOBANG'S LAW

Zurdobang's Law states that: "As an Urban Toronto critique of a second-rate piece of architecture grows more effective, the probability that an expression such as 'well at least it's not another derivative modernist box ...' will be introduced to derail the discussion approaches one."
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Isn't that Tewder's Law? You need new material.
 
180 Sudbury Brick

Zurdobang is not striking any laws since he is not a pontificating pseudo- intellectual. Tautological fallacies aside, Zurdobang's remarks relate to the practicality of the use of brick as cladding and made reference to Miesian -curtain wall - typology as an inadequate alternative for such project.
The esthetic merit or architectural import of a building such as 180 Sudbury can be debated ad nauseum, and some of you will. Others will accept it for what it is and move on. After all it does reflect failures, aspirations and cultural dissonance of this city.
 
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In fact the design for 88-90 Carlton Street resembles 180 Sudbury and everyone raved about that building. Thnkfully no one will have to worry about panes of glass falling onto the street.
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Did "everybody" so rave? I don't remember that. In fact, I recall some opinionating about it being an overly neutral backdrop for one of the least "necessary" (on grounds of the relative unimportance of what was retained) facadectomies in town.

That you're choosing that as a reference point makes me wonder whether you're blowing your own horn here, somehow...
 
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Brick is an excellent material for residential towers, its thermal mass regulates night time and daytime temperatures and it has less embodied energy than glass.
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No kidding. We love brick here. If there's one thing we love at UT, it's heritage brick, but no building gets a free pass just for using brick. This is bad design and bad use of brick.

Also you are grossly exaggerating the case for 88-90 Carlton.
 
The real question is how TCHC's move towards more progressive design statements never rubbed off the provincial MPPs living in the city. Their frugality is somewhat understandable given that they have to answer to forces more distant than our own municipal councillors, but they could at least pick up on the fact that demanding architectural excellence doesn't have to cost more.
 
News Release

February 6, 2025

City of Toronto protects affordable housing and Propeller Art Gallery at 38 Abell St. for former Artscape tenants and their families

The City of Toronto, with funding from the Government of Canada, secured and protected homes as well as the Propeller Art Gallery at 38 Abell St., previously under the management of Toronto Artscape Inc. This ensures that artists and their families can remain in their homes and that the Propeller Art Gallery continues to operate as an affordable space for artists to work and showcase their art.

Mayor Olivia Chow, alongside Julie Dzerowicz, Member of Parliament for Davenport and Councillor Alejandra Bravo (Davenport), joined tenants at Propeller Art Gallery earlier today to announce that all existing tenants will be able to remain in their homes and retain access to the creative spaces there following the receivership.

Properties formerly managed by Artscape entered receivership in early 2024 after months of legal proceedings – with 390 homes at risk. Working in partnership with artists, the City took early action and successfully secured 91 per cent of the homes.

Throughout the process, Toronto City Council has been a strong advocate for these residents. Following Artscape’s insolvency, the City stepped in to immediately fund property management services across Artscape’s 14 buildings and helped establish ArtHubs, a new not-for-profit organization that now manages key community cultural hubs that were previously operated by Artscape including Daniels Spectrum, Gibraltar Point and Wychwood Barns.

Today, the City and the Government of Canada are providing funding to Propeller Art Gallery to buy back its exhibition space on the ground floor and will acquire 20 affordable housing units. This acquisition means these homes are now secured and will be permanently affordable.

The City continues to invest in both arts and affordable housing, reinforcing its commitment to supporting Toronto’s arts community while preserving affordable housing options for Torontonians.

This initiative aligns with Culture Connects: Toronto’s New Action Plan for Culture, which aims to strengthen the city’s cultural sector and support creative spaces. More information about Culture Connects can be found on the City’s website: https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/accountability-operations-customer-service/long-term-vision-plans-and-strategies/action-plan-toronto-culture-sector/&data=05|02|david.crawford@mcgill.ca|61dcb8f501c6448ac62408dd46e6330a|cd31967152e74a68afa9fcf8f89f09ea|0|0|638744676686294108|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ==|0|||&sdata=Ss2II1h6kPc39tvyA2A0wAIOA+V0z3VkZyjBFJgLMAg=&reserved=0
 
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