egotrippin
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I chuckle at the names for these projects. In what way is this evocative of Amsterdam? I swear marketers just pull names out of a hat and run with it.
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AlbertC
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When I close my eyes and think of Amsterdam, I immediately think of Edmonton
Specifically Manchester Square. It's so evocative of Nieuwmarkt
Specifically Manchester Square. It's so evocative of Nieuwmarkt
Is this complete?
flonicky
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Restraint is commendable. They could have used every type of exterior material but they managed to limit themselves to 5.
You know what city has a lot of bridges? Well, yeah, Pittsburgh. But also ... Amsterdam.
What the heck is with that tall entry crevice? Is that a feature or a mistake?
The car plaza directly to the north should be a candidate for historic designation as an example of a building from a time when you could use just one single exterior material.
1529 was a location in the 1994 Atom Egoyan film, Exotica.
It didn't have to be like this. But it is.
You know what city has a lot of bridges? Well, yeah, Pittsburgh. But also ... Amsterdam.
What the heck is with that tall entry crevice? Is that a feature or a mistake?
The car plaza directly to the north should be a candidate for historic designation as an example of a building from a time when you could use just one single exterior material.
1529 was a location in the 1994 Atom Egoyan film, Exotica.
It didn't have to be like this. But it is.
AlbertC
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This and the neighbouring condo building really needs to be studied among future architectural programs.
The only thing redeeming along that stretch is the subtle industrial qualities of the Peek Freans factory building.
The only thing redeeming along that stretch is the subtle industrial qualities of the Peek Freans factory building.
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Northern Light
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My sole observation here..........they put the trees in 1/2 decent growing conditions but left low-slung wires directly above them.
This means the trees, if otherwise successful will be regularly chopped back by forestry crews over the next several decades. Would have been cheaper to bury the wires......just saying.
This means the trees, if otherwise successful will be regularly chopped back by forestry crews over the next several decades. Would have been cheaper to bury the wires......just saying.
flonicky
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I think the study would reveal that they should stop giving CAD software to people high on meth.
AlbertC
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Amsterdam this is not. No matter how potent the stuff we get.
To date, still one of my favourite cities I've gotten the chance to visit.
To date, still one of my favourite cities I've gotten the chance to visit.
Northern Light
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Visually/architecturally, I loved Amsterdam too. Tree heavy, water heavy, lots of quality brick in buildings and roads...........
But I have to say..........cuisine wise..............they have beer.......that's about it.
Pickled Herring is a punishment handed out by the criminal justice system, not something served by a chef to diners!
Visually/architecturally, I loved Amsterdam too. Tree heavy, water heavy, lots of quality brick in buildings and roads...........
But I have to say..........cuisine wise..............they have beer.......that's about it.
Pickled Herring is a punishment handed out by the criminal justice system, not something served by a chef to diners!
AlbertC
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Yes, fair point. The food component wouldn't be something to write home about. As someone visiting in my early 20's back then pretty sure I just got by with eating kebabs, casual Asian food, and groceries from Albert Heijn.
Towered
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There's a reason you don't see any Dutch restaurants around.
Funny story - a buddy of mine was once invited to dinner by a Dutch colleague of his for a traditional Dutch meal, which turned out to be...some kind of mish mash of boiled vegetables. My friend, in his typically blunt and untactful manner, complained: "This food sucks. I'm ordering a pizza."
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innsertnamehere
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I'm of Dutch heritage. Dutch food is terrible. They do have good sweets and desserts - but meals? Nah. The Dutch think white bread with cheese and cold cuts is the pinnacle of food.
christiesplits
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I get a slight Amsterdam vibe from the nearby, and far superior, townhouses at Pape and Mortimer.
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Lesser recognized buildings in Toronto that you enjoy
Always look up at 455 Dovercourt when I pass it; would love to see more resi added atop offices. And I've always found the resi portion somewhat reminiscent of the towns at Queen and Strachan:
Northern Light
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I get a slight Amsterdam vibe from the nearby, and far superior, townhouses at Pape and Mortimer.
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Lesser recognized buildings in Toronto that you enjoy
Always look up at 455 Dovercourt when I pass it; would love to see more resi added atop offices. And I've always found the resi portion somewhat reminiscent of the towns at Queen and Strachan:
A fine architectural reference point..............
But we need to talk about your sense of geography and distance:
Nearby: Around the corner............Down the Street........One street over........ Two blocks away........... Or, according to @christiesplits
I mean sure, its in the same city........... LOL
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