WB62
Senior Member
New Bremner Concourse renders:
Northern Light
Superstar
I get certain functional limitations when capacity is at a premium; I'm also fine w/modern here rather that trying to match the heritage part of Union closely......
That said, I find this design (inclusive of finishing materials) just incredibly bland.
Even if we were using entirely real stone, on columns, walls and floors, it would be possible to add some colour; which this space sorely needs; especially when it lacks any grandeur in its proportions.
But seeing as the finishes appear contemporary and mostly synthetic/composites there is even less excuse. It doesn't need to feel like a B-grade suburban mall.
That said, I find this design (inclusive of finishing materials) just incredibly bland.
Even if we were using entirely real stone, on columns, walls and floors, it would be possible to add some colour; which this space sorely needs; especially when it lacks any grandeur in its proportions.
But seeing as the finishes appear contemporary and mostly synthetic/composites there is even less excuse. It doesn't need to feel like a B-grade suburban mall.
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Rendezvous Rama
New Member
It is deliberately bland so metrolinx can cover every available surface in ads.
Amare
Senior Member
Gotta love the Metrolinx sterility.
We've got to give it to them, they're incredibly talented in finding ways to spend boat loads of money, while making the end result of the projects they work on look like absolute sterile crap.
We've got to give it to them, they're incredibly talented in finding ways to spend boat loads of money, while making the end result of the projects they work on look like absolute sterile crap.
NY99
Active Member
This is clearly not true though. Line 5 is exhibit A. Stations there could benefit from a few more ads actually!
Unfortunately, sterility is just the design philosophy du jour for transit infrastructure.
Dan416
Senior Member
I mean, why can't they just match the aesthetic of the Bay and York Concourses? I have no issue with how they look.
generalcanada
Senior Member
bay and york have aesthetics?
Dan416
Senior Member
I mean, more than these renders do. I'm not expecting Metrolinx to aim for the stars, but I at least would expect them to aim for consistency.
pesto
New Member
A few pics from today:
mburrrrr
Senior Member
DSCToronto
Superstar
Amazingly slow progress with filling this hole.
nightstreak
Senior Member
I had a nice conversation with the Travelers' Aid Society person who confirmed that they're moving to the former ticket booths along the wall soon. The central booth is being removed entirely while the Great Hall floor is being refurbished. There's been no word from the City about when or even if the central booth will return. Travellers' Aid isn't happy because they'll lose their prominent spot.
While I like the idea of the central booth, the ticket booths have become disused and information makes the most sense to fill them. If the central booth doesn't return, I hope at least the original clock is reinstalled with train station pews for seating so that passengers wait for their trains in the Great Hall.
Here's Chicago's Great Hall:
While I like the idea of the central booth, the ticket booths have become disused and information makes the most sense to fill them. If the central booth doesn't return, I hope at least the original clock is reinstalled with train station pews for seating so that passengers wait for their trains in the Great Hall.
Here's Chicago's Great Hall:
Richard White
Senior Member
Years ago where the stairs and escalator from the Great Hall to Bay Concourse (previously the east archway) are was a travel office.
I can't remember what it was called but they did ISIC Cards and provided some assistance for travellers.
Perhaps one of our more knowledgeable contributors would know the place I'm talking about.
It was highly visible and in a good location but it served a niche market. It was a bit like the Ontario Tourism Office but more generic. I think it was more of a general travellers aid place.
I can't remember what it was called but they did ISIC Cards and provided some assistance for travellers.
Perhaps one of our more knowledgeable contributors would know the place I'm talking about.
It was highly visible and in a good location but it served a niche market. It was a bit like the Ontario Tourism Office but more generic. I think it was more of a general travellers aid place.
APTA-2048
Senior Member
Which I just saw today has permanently closed.