[UtakataNoAnnex]

Typo or deliberately leaving out the ‘r’ to avoid censures?

Shat or shite works too...

 

[UtakataNoAnnex]

I think a lot of it has to do with Toronto's distinct lack of style / taste when it comes to art and architecture. Our elite class is about 10-15 years behind on trends (you can see this especially with custom home design, which is largely stuck in the Pinterest Joanna Gaines Dwell 2010 Modern Farmhouse White and Black look).

Many designers are still stuck in the cool minimal modern era while the rest of the world has moved on to more robust design trends that utilize materials like masonry, wood and coloured metal combined with references to the local vernacular.

It's been brought up before, but Toronto has a deeply conservative design culture. Fortunately we've got the Gairloch's / Slates who are able to push past this mentality.

Fear of being gauche, tacky or "too much" has an unfortunate grip on the tastemakers of the city. I'm hopeful that the new generation of firms can break through this unfortunate trend.

Agreed! We voted red, we should build it red... <3

 

[wmedia]

What a difference this has made to the surrounding area. This just shows that a few, well placed, colourful projects like this, could improve other banal grey clusters around the city.

 

[unrealestate]

What a difference this has made to the surrounding area. This just shows that a few, well placed, colourful projects like this, could improve other banal grey clusters around the city.

Council: "DISAGREE 100 more blue glass condos"

 

[xmyth_]

Weird, I thought “no cap” meant no DavidCapizzano

Anyhow…

Peekaboo

 

[UtakataNoAnnex]

^It almost seems to glare down on T&S like someone would when a dog left a big nasty on their immaculate lawn... >.<

 

[Undead]

Council: "DISAGREE 100 more blue glass condos"

That's not how it works...

 

[skycandy]

Yesterday afternoon…

 

[Johnny Au]

April 30, 2025:

 

[drum118]

April 30

 

[mburrrrr]

This morning.

 

[skycandy]

 

[ethan.l.cecc]

At least the Whitfield is wider than the towers of T&S, makes for a (slightly) more colourful and interesting view from Lower Sherbourne

And makes a MUCH better skyline just a few buildings further east

 

[interchange42]

Council: "DISAGREE 100 more blue glass condos"

Council? Toronto City Council does not weigh in on architecture. They are only there to approve what's been boiled down to numbers.

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[DavidCapizzano]

Council? Toronto City Council does not weigh in on architecture. They are only there to approve what's been boiled down to numbers.

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No but planners and urban design staff can (and do) make requests for changes to architectural expression based on taste and vibes, not on the basis of what is required within the planning act.