Murano | U/C | 43, 36 st | 140.5, 113 m | Downtown

[Martinsizon]

what floor is this at right now?

any updates?

[Eastside]

It's still just a big hole in the ground.

[Taller, Better]

Rode by it tonight on my bike but I just assumed it is still a hole in the ground.

[Eastside]

The crane is up now.

[phunky]

woohoo! finally :)

[CrazyCanuck]

That hole must be absolutely massive, I think i'll go have a look tomorrow.

[leaderwolf]

Anyone here take any pictures of the site?

[You are to blame]

Anyone here take any pictures of the site?

It's just a big hole in the ground it will be about a year before construction reaches the surface

[Dino Domingo]

A year? No... I don't think it'll take that long. Maybe 6 months.

[Taller, Better]

I peeked thru the hoarding on my way home from work last night. Deep hole, but still digging.

[Mike in TO]

Occupancy is June 2008.

[Jaye101]

...

[zerokarma]

uh... any more info?

[Taller, Better]

Jaye is setting up some threads. I think he is expecting that we will contribute
with the info...

[phunky]

Jaye should have hid them til he was ready to add info ;)

[G_DOG]

jaye, i like the idea of these new threads.can we can add pics from the rendering thread of this project to the first post .

[catcher_of_cats]

That would be a great idea.

[phunky]

jaye, i like the idea of these new threads.can we can add pics from the rendering thread of this project to the first post .
That's already the plan ;)

[Jaye101]

...

[G_DOG]

from today

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j145/gbelan/100_0018.jpg

[phunky]

Two cranes for 1 tower? wow.

[outinleftfield]

There's gonna be 2 towers there!

[Jaye101]

Two cranes for 1 tower? wow.

Tisk Tisk Phunky, read the thread title.

[phunky]

Isn't Burano the second tower? Or is Murano 2 towers?

I thought that it wasn't starting until later...

[outinleftfield]

Murano 1 and 2 will share that space, and Burano (Murano 3) is across the street. IT will be taller than either of the 2 towers currently under construction

[phunky]

Murano 1 and 2 will share that space, and Burano (Murano 3) is across the street. IT will be taller than either of the 2 towers currently under construction
Oh okay! Thanks for clarifying that!

[sudburyboy]

anyone know what as in this location before the massive hole???

[catcher_of_cats]

Used car parking lot.

[sudburyboy]

kk , thanks, its great to see wastes of space start dissapearing in TO

[ale26]

any renders ??

[G_DOG]

check the renderings thread^

[thryve]

Here ya go :)

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/97/muranokr2.jpg

The entire project-- but the podium especially-- looks to be a cut above!

[phunky]

Such beautiful buildings.

[valantino]

well... beautiful renderings ... one can hope though

[phunky]

Was Four Seasons developed by the same person? They look very very similar.

[Filip]

Was Four Seasons developed by the same person? They look very very similar.

Indeed, I somehow think Lanterra is developing the site..

[valantino]

Was Four Seasons developed by the same person?

same architect .. different developer

[Mike in TO]

Four Seasons is Menkes.

[Filip]

Four Seasons is Menkes.

Oopsie - must've been confusing myself with the South of Union developments (Lanterra Menkes) anyway... Same architect would do it! Good to know AA is also involved with the Bloor st. Revitalization.

[phunky]

same architect .. different developer
Oops architect is what I meant :P

[phunky]

Taken today:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/190/481803877_d105d3c2e4_b.jpg
Taken by: http://www.flickr.com/people/7791383@N05/

[Roch5220]

I bought one of the 1 bedroom 'matchboxs' in the south tower.

[Taller, Better]

Hey, congrats Roch!! We will be expecting to see some spectacular pix!!

[Roch5220]

I expect to pay in full when the occupancy date comes, and then sell it immediately. Was going to keep it as a private 'hotel room' when I am visit my parents (even though they live in Mississauga), but lighter heads prevailed.

[current]

At the southern part of the site rebar is now visible above ground, you can see the rebar columns from the other side of Bay Street. Although the main concrete construction is still just below ground level in the southern end but even lower at the northern side of the Murano site.

[taal]

Roch5220 - not sure if your aware but your going to have to pay GST on your sale in that case - Unless you live there or rent it out for a year. It ranges from 3 - 5 % about depending on the price of the condo.

[Northern Lotus]

Is the advertisement on the newspaper about 'Burano' is Murano? Is it a just a name change or a new project? as both are located on Bay and College.

[valantino]

Burano is across from Murano ;)

[Filip]

Burano is across from Murano ;)

I really hope there's a Venice coming online soon in that area.. It just wouldn't be complete otherwise! (It has to look like St. Mark's steeple btw!)

[Taller, Better]

'Burrito" has not been used, yet!

[Roch5220]

Roch5220 - not sure if your aware but your going to have to pay GST on your sale in that case - Unless you live there or rent it out for a year. It ranges from 3 - 5 % about depending on the price of the condo.

Thanks.

[outinleftfield]

Saw some pics on urban Toronto that showed most of the complex appearing to be at ground level. Anyone seen it? Meant to go by yesterday but didn't get a chance

[Taller, Better]

Just a pic from yesterday to keep the thread alive:

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j251/dawnd_01/IMGP6388.jpg

[Regan4000]

This project is seriously underrated in my opinion. Is it not going to be the same height as RoCP?

Even if it's not quite as tall, it will definitely make a statement on the area. driving down Bay from Bloor is quite a ride. Imagine it in 5 years.

edit: how many new residents will Murano and RoCP add to the area combined?

[look@round]

Construction is now at ground (or street) level! Pix from today:

http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/5511/img9680xn0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/8495/img9682ks1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[valantino]

really hope there's a Venice coming online soon in that area..

or Surano, Lurano (according to google)

[phunky]

Awesome update! Thanks :)

[Marco Polo]

Thanks for the update.
the thing is progressing rather slowly...

[Taller, Better]

^^ Not really. These are quite large towers and are not built overnight.

[bigcityboy]

quick passerby update: they're on the 2nd floor on the north tower and finishing the 1st on the south tower.

and i can't find a thread for lumiere, but the sales office is gone and they're now excavating.

[LordMandeep]

Burano is at least 75% sold according to the Star.

[Marco Polo]

Thanks for the info.

[thryve]

Why has Murano taken so incredibly long to construct? I don't understand what's going on there. It's been ages...

[LordMandeep]

i have heard the could not put in foundations due to ground water.

[CrazyCanuck]

Yep, they had problems with underground water that has been keeping this from being any taller.

[Taller, Better]

How bizarre... I wonder what the problem is. Do you think it may be one of the many underground rivers in Toronto?

[valantino]

^^its more common then you think and a fairly simple solution to remedy. It does cause delays (so does uncovering a long lost dock) but not as long as the Murano pretends

[current]

Murano is working their way from the north end of the site to the south. At the northern end they are working on the second storey and on the south they are still working on the first storey. The site slopes down from north to south so the first storey is much higher on the southern end.

[current]

Murano North Tower with the top part of the Met visible in the background. Hopefully now that they have completed the lobby the tower will rise faster.


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2296/1833611842_7acf676e69_b.jpg

[Jaye101]

^^its more common then you think and a fairly simple solution to remedy. It does cause delays (so does uncovering a long lost dock) but not as long as the Murano pretends

They discovered that old wharf on site at MLSE, right?

[You are to blame]

^^^ Malibu

[Prince Victor]

Here ya go :)

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/97/muranokr2.jpg

The entire project-- but the podium especially-- looks to be a cut above!
I LIKE THIS HERE, NICE RENDERS.

[Taller, Better]

^^^ Malibu

We don't see enough of you anymore, You are to Blame! I hope this means you are back with us for good!! :cheers:

[Skybean]

Excellent update, current!

[noob(but not really)]

You are to blame has such an awesome username. How come he doesn't post here very much?

How bizarre... I wonder what the problem is. Do you think it may be one of the many underground rivers in Toronto?

This is something I'm still getting used to. The fact that there are underground rivers here. That's just so weird. Maybe this is why some ppl say Toronto is flat.

[Skybean]

Nov 4, 2007
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2124/1879481077_8907cb3d5d_b.jpg

[valantino]

OMG ... IT ACTUALLY GAINED AN INCH SINCE LAST MONTH'S UPDATE!!!!! I'm jealous (penis envy)

[CrazyCanuck]

This project has fallen asleep at the wheel.....but the car is parked.

[Taller, Better]

What is going on? Does anyone know why it has been taking so long? Is Burrito... oops Burano across the street still a "go"?

[Elkhanan1]

Oh, the number of pizzas that will be mistakenly delivered to Murano instead of Burano in a couple of years.

[Marco Polo]

Nice project, but yes, I agree with Taller Better that it is painfully slow in getting erected.

[Taller, Better]

Oh, the number of pizzas that will be mistakenly delivered to Murano instead of Burano in a couple of years.

LOL!! :lol:

[ale26]

Wait a second, where exactly is this thing..like what's it close to ?

[noob(but not really)]

This photo gives you the intersection:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2296/1833611842_7acf676e69_b.jpg

[Elkhanan1]

^^ Walked by it last night. This project's huge! Also, why didn't they just call Burano 'The Addison?' Sounds good to me.:dunno:

[current]

Photo taken today and it is starting to rise faster.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2227/2102453234_9b97c7e878_b.jpg

[Elkhanan1]

This is a BIG project. Looking forward to the glass. Will it be mullion-free as the renderings seemed to suggest? Thanks again for the pic's, current.

[valantino]

It's alive


Will it be mullion-free as the renderings seemed to suggest?

not a chance but here's hoping ;)

[Regan4000]

It's coming along. It would be cool if the mullions weren't in fact there, however, from the rendering, it looks as if you can actually see the concrete floor and wall slabs through the glass, which is pretty cool.

Where exactly is Burano going? Right across the street?

Thirdly, are they currently constructing both Murano buildings, or just one?

[yin_yang]

It's coming along. It would be cool if the mullions weren't in fact there, however, from the rendering, it looks as if you can actually see the concrete floor and wall slabs through the glass, which is pretty cool.

Where exactly is Burano going? Right across the street?

Thirdly, are they currently constructing both Murano buildings, or just one?

they are building both, but need the cranes at different heights because it's a tight squeeze...so they will probably work on the north tower for a bit and then start back on the south tower.

[bigcityboy]

i can't believe the car dealerships are actually gone and towers are going up. i used to live a block away from here and every time i walked up bay i dreamed what the street could one day become "only if..." now with this project + college park + burano + lumiere this area is on its way.

a few last projects are desperately needed...

1) one city hall - phase 2
2) the bus terminal moved (to union as proposed) and redeveloped
3) the parking lot on the n-w corner (across from the bus terminal) developed
4) the gov't buildings at wellesley put in retail and restaurants at grade
5) the parking lot behind the delta chelsea that backs on to bay developed

and y'know, i think we'll see all this happen pretty soon.

[Elkhanan1]

^^And demolish Opera Place, Aria, Cantata, Libretto and start all over again.

[CrazyCanuck]

Looks like the north tower is moving at one floor a week which is good news after the slow start.

[yin_yang]

^^And demolish Opera Place, Aria, Cantata, Libretto and start all over again.

are those the condos starting two blocks north of college on the east side of bay? if so...yup

[Elkhanan1]

^^Them's the ones.

[Taller, Better]

Is there a timetable for Burano yet?

[Elkhanan1]

^^We guarantee 30 minutes or less but your breast of chicken and fries have already been delivered to Murano.

[valantino]

^^waiting for approval, I guess

[Taller, Better]

^^We guarantee 30 minutes or less but your breast of chicken and fries have already been delivered to Murano.

LOL! :lol: I ordered the Burritos!!

[Marcanadian]

Glass!!! Posted by Mike in TO from Urban Toronto.


From today:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2030/2110876547_22b90eda2d.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2019/2110877159_7766138d7f.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2186/2111656012_45ca9cf5c8.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2043/2111656398_4042472cec.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2075/2110878251_b1e58a62d8.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2370/2111657140_4f8279bca1.jpg

[Elkhanan1]

Mullions. There weren't supposed to be mullions.

[Taller, Better]

Mullions. There weren't supposed to be mullions.

Au contraire, mon ami... the mullions are an inherent part of the design aesthetic... There is no way they could achieve the desired pattern without mullions:

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j251/dawnd_01/Autumn%202007/1ed6b2ee.jpg

[Regan4000]

Aren't those the supporting pillars and floors underneath the glass though? They make it appear in the rendering that the glass is smooth all the way around with no bracketing, no mullions.

I'm sure this tower will turn out to look pretty 'pizimp', but I'm not sure how accurate it will be to the rendering.

[Taller, Better]

^^^ You must have xray vision to be able to glean that from the rendering... to me they look like actual mullions. To my eye it appears that so far the rendering is about as accurate as renderings come nowadays...

[thryve]

I never thought this building would have renderings myself. The rendering made it look like the panes of glass are flush up with eachother, but creating an alternating pattern.

The mullions are a huge surprise. Hopefully in the end, a nice one. Although it's not what I expected-- I think this tower will still look really cool. And something different for that stretch of Bay.

[thryve]

PS.

What is Lumiere's status?

[Taller, Better]

If the panes of glass were flush, there wouldn't really be a pattern visible from the ground, though... the mullions are what creates the rhythm and pattern. Maybe I am not looking at it correctly, but to my eye what is being built is what we see in the rendering.

[thryve]

Why are you arguing something that is an opinion/point of view?

There are ways of creating such a pattern without mullions.

[Taller, Better]

?? You call discussing window mullions "arguing"? Sorry if my differing opinion upset you, thryve.

[thryve]

Just cuz you keep posting your opinion over and over again insisting what you saw. It's all good though, nevermind.

[ale26]

Where are these buildings exactly ?

[catcher_of_cats]

Where are these buildings exactly ?

They are located on Bay St, one short skip from College between Grosvenor and Grenville. Their sister, Burano, is directly across the street.

[valantino]

Anyone who can't see the mullions in some random graphic designer's artistic impression are complete morons!

[Elkhanan1]

^^Based on the rendering, this 'moron' thought the mullions would be behind the glass with the glass panes resting on top and glued together, as is done all over the world, including here in Toronto increasingly. This technique produces a seemless-looking glass curtain that is very pleasing to the eye.

[Taller, Better]

I think Valantino is gently pulling our collective leg! ;) :lol:

[valantino]

^try to at least.

[valantino]

thought the mullions would be behind the glass with the glass panes resting on top and glued together

You mentioned this before and I repond in typical valantino fashion.

The fact is that window walls in Toronto average 1/3rd the cost of these curtain walls and a developer's profit margin on mid-range units simply do not justify the additional expense. The good news is that we do have a number of proposed high end product in residential, commercial, institutional that will use these curtain walls that could eventually lead to lower prices as the industry re-invests.

[Elkhanan1]

^^re: residential there's the Ritz, Four Seasons and Aura, with low-iron glass to boot.

[Taller, Better]

I'm imagining the budget for the Four Seasons and the Ritz is going to be a bit higher than for Murano, or the Burrito.

[current]

Photos taken today January 9. Looking south down Bay St. with ROCP 1 and FCP visible in the distance.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2411/2181613421_8973948d05_b.jpg

North tower working on the 10th floor.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2136/2181613423_7dca81e9f8_b.jpg

Almost three levels of glass installed.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2329/2181613429_23dc23053f_b.jpg

Not much progress on the south tower.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2181/2181613437_08f142ae18_b.jpg

Worker bringing a stone column to the Murano south tower construction site.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2280/2181672327_2c860607d1_b.jpg

[V of E]

The second last shot showing the windows on the north west side at that angle matches the window illustrations on the render posted by Taller, Better almost perfectly.

[Wrk_InProgress]

Worker bringing a stone column to the Murano south tower construction site.


LOL! The three pieces of "art" near the Police HQ have always been very interesting. Not sure if I like the female bricklayer or the kid pulling the obelisk more ...

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Re: Murano, although this seems headed to not be as shiny blue as the rendering, I think with the staggered effect and the unique colour (at least amongst the condos built over the last few years) of the glass, it might end up quite the looker.

[Taller, Better]

Just a bump on this one so it does not slide into oblivion.. I rode past it yesterday and it is looking very cool. I must try and get a photo today, or soon.

[Skybean]

Worker bringing a stone column to the Murano south tower construction site.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2280/2181672327_2c860607d1_b.jpg

Funny :)

[Taller, Better]

Disgraceful. They use Child Labour, and don't even give the poor kids a warm coat to wear!!

[current]

^^ and they are going to get in trouble with Health and Safety because he does not have a hard hat.

Photos taken February 11, looking east.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2354/2267988136_a62488ea59_b.jpg

Looking north on Bay St.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2030/2267988142_98fb42ea4c_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2050/2267988148_1230ebf856_b.jpg

From Queen's Park looking east.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2358/2267988122_5009ca3e1f_b.jpg

[Waterloo_Guy]

Looks kind of puny.

[ale26]

Love the density along bay

[Taller, Better]

Looks kind of puny.

It is very slim, and I think will look elegantly proportioned when it is done. I
was riding my bike westward in front of the Y today, and there it was.. Murano..
looked quite nice.

[Elkhanan1]

Nicest thing about Murano, aside from the design, is what it's covering up: a bit of the horrible Opera Place and most of the huge, blank side-walls of the coroner's building and housing co-op. Amazing that people would purchase condos facing blank walls. I guess anything sells these days. Also, one less surface parking-lot.

[vancouverite/to'er]

Will be quite handsome and taller than the Met!

[current]

Photo taken February 22 from Wellesley looking south.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2056/2287571742_c609157ee7_b.jpg

[Regan4000]

Nice shots as always Current...

I drove by This today. It is really starting to make an impact in the area. It is another glass condo, but it's a good area for that, since there are hardly any glass condos on Bay.

[Skybean]

Feb 26, 2008

Murano North
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3268/2302532529_1a086fce21_b.jpg

Murano South
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2009/2303329614_b7878c1567_b.jpg

source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/7791383@N05/

[CrazyCanuck]

Nice shots skybean. Both towers are moving at quite the clip now, should be making impact by early summer.

[Taller, Better]

They are looking quite smart. Ride my bike past them almost every day.

[Mollywood]

They are looking quite smart. Ride my bike past them almost every day.

Taller, you ride your bike around all winter? (even with all this snow?) Isn't that dangerous? Must give you nice buns though.:)

[urban 2.0]

^^ and they are going to get in trouble with Health and Safety because he does not have a hard hat.

From Queen's Park looking east.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2358/2267988122_5009ca3e1f_b.jpg

Totally off topic ... but because the photo is there ...

Can't the Province build a flag poll that doesn't require guide cables???

[Taller, Better]

Taller, you ride your bike around all winter? (even with all this snow?) Isn't that dangerous? Must give you nice buns though.:)

I only leave it at home if it is an actual snowstorm. The streets are clearer than a person might think, so riding in the winter is quite easy. The salt screws up the bike, however.

LOL! The three pieces of "art" near the Police HQ have always been very interesting. Not sure if I like the female bricklayer or the kid pulling the obelisk more ..


the fully uniformed female Policeperson inexplicably laying bricks while gingerly holding her walkie talkie aside is, in my opinion, figurative art at its worst. You can just imagine the thought process around the boardroom table as they try and jam as much corporate "symbolism" into the sculpture as possible ("building for the future" "multi tasking" "equal opportunity" "technologically advanced", etc... etc...) before the "art by committee" gets "signed off" by ten people.

[current]

March 28

The towers are rising fast. The north tower is 21 storeys, the south 10 storeys high.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2113/2370427270_7a088e821b_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3210/2370427282_280f393621_b.jpg

[taal]

Speaking of this photo,

Can someone tell me what the buildings that front on bay are used for, I recall walking by a while back and it looks like the main tenet is moving out or maybe some renovation work is going on?

Does anyone know the situation regarding those buildings ... they are government offices but that's all I know.


Totally off topic ... but because the photo is there ...

Can't the Province build a flag poll that doesn't require guide cables???

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2358/2267988122_5009ca3e1f_b.jpg

[current]

April 7 from U of T's King's College Circle.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3124/2399045902_eb28d002f9_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2215/2399045922_04119cde21_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2025/2399045930_86b27939c5_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3038/2399045934_1623985413_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3144/2399054752_e91c0377b0_o.jpg

[yin_yang]

wow, sleekest condo out there right now...looking snazzier every day

[Taller, Better]

unique vantage point!

[Waterloo_Guy]

I can't believe how slim it is!

Pics from UofT are always awesome.

[CrazyCanuck]

With all the development going around UofT it is going to be boxed in soon(no pun intended).

[isaidso]

The staggered mullions create an attractive facade. Simple, but effective.

[vancouverite/to'er]

The staggered mullions create an attractive facade. Simple, but effective.

I couldn't agree more. There's a ritzier high-rise proposed for the Y/E area with similar mullions...

[mckarisma]

I couldn't agree more. There's a ritzier high-rise proposed for the Y/E area with similar mullions...

Really? Which one are u referring to?

[valantino]

83 redpath is more likely the poor man's Murano

[Taller, Better]

current photos

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j251/dawnd_01/Autumn%202007/winter%202007/IMGP4326iMurano.jpg

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j251/dawnd_01/Autumn%202007/winter%202007/IMGP4325iMurano.jpg

[isaidso]

I've been watching this steadily rise from the top floor of the Central YMCA for months. In another week or so, this will completely block out the view of the police station. Which tower will be the taller?

[elliot]

North.... unless you count Burano, then west.

[Ziggy]

Actually, the south tower will be the taller one.

Reference: http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/2004/agendas/committees/ts/ts040217/it004.pdf

[vancouverite/to'er]

83 redpath is more likely the poor man's Murano
How can we know from the renderings? It's in an arguably ritzier location.
Btw thanks for the pictures Taller! I love how this development hides the civic po-mo police station with the even worse Rogers crown.

[Marco Polo]

Taller, you are so much Better!! Thanks for the photo.

[Taller, Better]

Pleasure! I ride by it every day, so finally took my camera.

[Marcanadian]

Construction Worker Dies After Piece Of Metal Falls 20 Storeys

Monday May 12, 2008

A freak accident has left a construction worker dead and officials trying to figure out what happened. It was just after 4:30 Monday afternoon when crews working on a condo at 825 Bay St. near College noticed a co-worker bleeding on the ground.

He was struck by a piece of metal that had plunged from about 20 storeys up and hit him in the head. The victim, believed to be in his 50s, was wearing a hardhat but the impact was so fast and so strong, the projectile apparently went right through it.

The man was already in grave condition when paramedics arrived and he was rushed to hospital. Doctors couldn't save him.

It's not clear yet how the metal fell or the size of the object, but the Ministry of Labour will be called in to check out how the accident happened - and why.

No names have been released.

http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_22635.aspx


:ohno:

[Marcanadian]

edit

[valantino]

It's in an arguably ritzier location

yeah, no

[Taller, Better]

Ouch.... wonder if some worker is feeling mighty guilty about dropping something right now..

[caltrane74]

construction has been halted.

[isaidso]

This one's going to be hard to watch get finished after this tragedy. That crew must be inconsolable.

[current]

May 20

WSIB Simcoe Park Workers Monument
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From U of T.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3011/2519193341_af676fabbf_b.jpg

U of T's Soldier' Memorial Tower on the right.
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[current]

June 12

From Charles St. and Yonge.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3275/2577619457_4e61d6b907_b.jpg

From Bay St. The north tower is about 29 storeys high with about seven more floors to go.
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Construction workers bringing a stone column to the Murano construction site.
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It looks like only one worker is doing most of the work and only one other worker is giving him a helping hand.
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A police officer has arrived on the scene.
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[Northern Lotus]

Has the northern tower topped?

[current]

Aug 5

Looking southeast down Bay St. On August 5 the north tower was 35 storeys high so it should be topping out soon and the south tower was 24 storeys high with 19 storeys to go.
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[CrazyCanuck]

Any bets on the north tower crane coming down before the south catches up in equal height?

[mckarisma]

Ill say it won't be down before they are equal in height.

1 more floor to go.

[Northern Lotus]

The north tower looks like has topped.

[offkilter]

Pretty sure it has. By the way, to taller, better and a few others I used to be outinleftfield until my old computer died, and the email I had signed up under was no longer in use. :nuts:

[Taller, Better]

Ahhh!! Welcome back! You have been missed. I was wondering where the heck you had gone to. :cheers:

[yin_yang]

The top looks like it has potential...break out the LED's!

[valantino]

... and the south tower was 24 storeys high with 19 storeys to go.


don't you mean 21 storeys after another height increase

[current]

September 10

The north tower is topped out.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3243/2850134924_a8e55c95eb_b.jpg

[current]

September 16

North tower.
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Queen West with the Drake on the left. Is it the same woman?
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From Bay looking northeast.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3090/2867083226_882dfc9afc_b.jpg

[Air33]

Wow, I don't recall hearing about this accident.

From the North tower, looking south.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3090/2894916229_edb5f08bf1_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3291/2886576980_356c5c668c_o.jpg

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[Taller, Better]

Hey Air! Welcome! And I hope you show more of your unique pictures in the Toronto forum, too! :cheers:

[Air33]

Hey Air! Welcome! And I hope you show more of your unique pictures in the Toronto forum, too! :cheers:


Thanks very much! I've lurked for a bit here and finally decided to 'jump in'. :D

[Taller, Better]

You are very brave scooting up all these projects! Your pictures are spectacular. I am glad you have taken the plunge into the forums! :cheers:

[Air33]

You are very brave scooting up all these projects! Your pictures are spectacular. I am glad you have taken the plunge into the forums! :cheers:

Thank you very much! I like the contrast buildings under construction have with the rest of my usual type of photography I do, that being industrial.

[current]

November 10

New art glass at the north tower facing Bay.
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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3140/3030775776_f9a946061d_b.jpg

[DrT]

^^
That is the modern version of the stained glass window, LOL.

Looks great!

[Marco Polo]

I agree!

Looks good - thanks for the update.

[isaidso]

That's just around the corner from my gym. I'll have to go check it out. A pleasant surprise!

[Taller, Better]

Looks like it might be a very sleek tower, and a good addition to "The Bay Street Canyon"

When this, and Lumiere are up I will make a serious attempt to talk my way to the top floor of an office building I have my eye on, to try and get a perfect shot down Bay Street.

[isaidso]

Failing that, I'll buy you some helium balloons and we can tie them to your belt. If you get too high just pop one of them.

[Taller, Better]

I'll sit in an aluminum lawn chair like that guy in California who sailed off over the ocean! LOL!

[RegencyGirl]

I'll have to take a stroll down Bay Street tomorrow. It's almost a complete canyon!

[Taller, Better]

I'll have to take a stroll down Bay Street tomorrow. It's almost a complete canyon!

Welcome to the group!You visiting Toronto, or do you live here? :cheers:

[RegencyGirl]

Welcome to the group!You visiting Toronto, or do you live here? :cheers:

I sold my Pasadena home and bought a condo at the Regency right downtown! :cheers:

[yyzer]

Hey RegencyGirl, welcome to the forum....and welcome to Canada!

/um...they did tell you it gets cold up here, didn't they? :)

[Taller, Better]

I sold my Pasadena home and bought a condo at the Regency right downtown! :cheers:

Very posh! I think you made the right move and I hope you will be very happy here.

Last time I was in Pasadena was back in 1971 watching the Rose Bowl Parade :lol: