[ehambobam]

It definitely looks like there will be glass fins/panels to cover the mechanical box on the roof. Here is a rendering from the UT Database page:

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Correct me if I'm wrong,
But I believe that's an older rendering, before the most recent minor variance application (the one to 106s, 351 meters).
In the architecture plans, the box does stick above the glass panels.
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As of now, I don't think there has been any change to the architecture plans, and the top of the tower may finish like depicted in the plans above. ^

 

[DarwinP]

Correct me if I'm wrong,
But I believe that's an older rendering, before the most recent minor variance application (the one to 106s, 351 meters).
In the architecture plans, the box does stick above the glass panels.
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As of now, I don't think there has been any change to the architecture plans, and the top of the tower may finish like depicted in the plans above. ^

I saw the new plan’s architectural drawings, posted here a few pages back. The mechanical floor is shown in one of the drawings simply for illustration purposes but another drawing indicates it will be covered by glass.

 

[UtakataNoAnnex]

^Yes, that one had thrown a lot of folks including myself to believe we where going to be left with an exposed mechanical eyesore, when in fact it will be covered with a vestige glassed wall in keeping the tower's continuity. Also see the CIBC Square towers as an example of that effect.

 

[interchange42]

It definitely looks like there will be glass fins/panels to cover the mechanical box on the roof. Here is a rendering from the UT Database page:

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Great!

Sorry, but that rendering is from before this drawing from the approved Minor Variance application:

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[UtakataNoAnnex]

So can we have a render after this fact to put this all to rest?

 

[DarwinP]

Sorry, but that rendering is from before this drawing from the approved Minor Variance application:

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That is one of the drawings showing the mechanical box but there’s another drawing showing the mechanical box will be covered. But anyway we will soon find out.

 

[interchange42]

That is one of the drawings showing the mechanical box but there’s another drawing showing the mechanical box will be covered. But anyway we will soon find out.

I asked for clarification from HPA, and I am told that the drawing is accurate sorry to say. HPA did not want to elaborate further.

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[DarwinP]

I asked for clarification from HPA, and I am told that the drawing is accurate sorry to say. HPA did not want to elaborate further.

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So the architects themselves HPA told you the mechanical box will be fully exposed without any covering?

 

[interchange42]

So the architects themselves HPA told you the mechanical box will be fully exposed without any covering?

Well, the top 8 metres or so of it, mostly TMD up there, will be exposed, yes.

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[DarwinP]

Well, the top 8 metres or so of it, mostly TMD up there, will be exposed, yes.

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If that’s the case that’s very disappointing considering this is the signature tower of the whole project and the shorter/cheaper one next door has the mechanical level covered. Maybe they’re trying to cut costs last minute. Can’t say I’m shocked

 

[The Preservationist]

Perhaps this city wide obsession of cheapening architectural details should be called "Torontotizing"...

 

[UtakataNoAnnex]

...then it becomes the questioning of what's stopping them from extending the glass to cover the mechanical which was presumed by most of us. And I'm not sure I am buying the "cheapening" argument here, as they have spared little expense in constructing this so far. As I am also sure extending the glass aerodynamically would help aid the TMD business.

 

[KAR246]

Sad to hear the news about the TMD being exposed... it would be so noticable from so many views around Toronto. Hopefully this changes, but I won't get my hopes up.
Anyways, here are a few photos from today:
From Yonge and QQ:

QQ and Dockside:

And two from Biidaasige Park:

 

[Collingwoodbuildinglover]

I have a strong feeling that the parapet wall goes all the way past the TMD they just sliced it in the diagram to show how tall that part of the structure goes 0 though I might just be being hopeful

 

[UtakataNoAnnex]

I have a strong feeling that the parapet wall goes all the way past the TMD they just sliced it in the diagram to show how tall that part of the structure goes 0 though I might just be being hopeful

...and the people involved here are not saying much. So what you are saying can't be entirely ruled out either.