Well neither of those foreign publications is Canadian English. For that one needs the Gage Canadian Dictionary.
 
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SaltnPepper said:
I like it! Sexy, sleek and don't mind the look without balconies. A nice change from the many blue green glass buildings... Still wishing for a classic neo-gothic New York style skyscraper in Toronto.
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I'm loving how it has no balconies. Not only do I think balconies ruin the look of so many tall buildings, I'm so sceptical residents actually use these balconies. Sure outdoor space is desirable, but I'd much rather have more indoor space with full floor to ceiling windows if I lived in a high rise unit.
 
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dob467 said:
I'm loving how it has no balconies. Not only do I think balconies ruin the look of so many tall buildings, I'm so skeptical residents actually use these balconies. Sure outdoor space is desirable, but I'd much rather have more indoor space with full floor to ceiling windows if I lived in a high rise unit.
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It reminds me of how some people insist every building has parking cus some people might want it. Yes some people want balconies, but not every building needs them. A mix of options is probably best. Like as someone somewhat afraid of heights, i don't mind a floor-to-ceiling window i feel safe behind, but a balcony above like the 10th floor is utterly terrifying to me (and tbh it's scary to some extent at any height). I'd absolutely choose a unit with no balconies over one that has one in most cases. Not every building needs to cater to every potential buyer, as long as we have a mix of options in the market it's fine.
 
dob467 said:
I'm loving how it has no balconies. Not only do I think balconies ruin the look of so many tall buildings, I'm so sceptical residents actually use these balconies. Sure outdoor space is desirable, but I'd much rather have more indoor space with full floor to ceiling windows if I lived in a high rise unit.
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Agree that balconies tend to detract from a tall building's appearance. It's also true that balconies become impractical the higher up one goes due to wind shear. The higher up one goes, the windier. That said, I'd go mental if I didn't have a usable balcony. Mine is heavily used 6 months of the year but made sure I bought a unit with a usable one.

It can accommodate 15 people, has 3 seating areas, adorned with 15 plants + 2 trees, and has solid walls so I don't feel like I'm hanging off the side of a. building. It's a proper room. Having my own private outdoor space is essential. The problem is that 80% of balconies are either too high up and/or glorified ledges with glass sides. They're useless.

This proposal does look great but I'd never buy a unit that doesn't have a usable balcony.
 
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^No sweats...the thread bump was a non-update too, so this is on par for the course.
 
GenerationLee said:
Agreed. I regret never going there for a drink....but I was pretty busy prepandemic so it wasn't to be.
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In my case, I admittedly never got to experience the Brunswick House when it was still around, for better or for worse. Luckily, I was able to get sloshed at the original Green Room and Cold Tea in their glory days though.
 
Considering the predominantly flat look of our skyline aside from the CN tower, it’s nice to see this increase of slanted-tower designs, sharp silhouettes and angular rooflines. This will help the city skyline look more dynamic and interesting. Let’s hope we get more of these.
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