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SJM · July 9th, 2012, 05:10 AM

Its far from being a bad building, it just has some eccentricities.

isaidso · July 9th, 2012, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Aashiq

Why so much hate for this building? I kinda like it.

Some people have very rigid ideas about what a building must look like. If it isn't contemporary it's immediately trashed.

agus_southMVD · July 9th, 2012, 07:16 AM

I try to see the point of this building but I just don't like that crown. The proportions of it are a bit ridiculous compared to the height of the building and the glass colour is rather unattractive. It doesn't really suit an elegant and sober city like Toronto.

spectre000 · August 9th, 2012, 07:11 AM

By caltrane74,

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MissyC · August 9th, 2012, 12:41 PM

What I like in that picture is the reflection of ScotiaPlaza in Trump... in fact it looks like twin towers and wish there were two of them

ScraperGeek · August 9th, 2012, 09:20 PM

I don't get whats wrong with this building. It's great. Not something I would design but it's height is good for the location.

***Ni3lS*** · September 25th, 2012, 09:14 PM

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***hkskyline*** · November 13th, 2012, 02:10 AM

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Simone78 · November 13th, 2012, 03:40 PM

I don't like this one, especially for the medioriental looking spire.

Dancing Banana · November 14th, 2012, 08:53 PM

worst location possible for this tower

***Taller, Better*** · November 14th, 2012, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Dancing Banana

worst location possible for this tower

Again, as I have so many times in the past, I can only ask "Why"?

What is so bad about the location? A hotel/condominium right smack in the middle of the highly prestigious CBD? I'd call that a pretty smart location, actually.... certainly smarter than out in the boonies somewhere. Buildings sometimes go up because of their location, and not because of where they would look the best on a skyline.

isaidso · November 14th, 2012, 09:13 PM

I don't get the location criticism either. A hotel/condo catering to the super wealthy/business people are going to want to be as close as possible to where these people work/meet. If I worked at FCP/Scotia Plaza or had a meeting there, this is the best option in the city.

It even has access to the Bay/Eaton Centre just 1 block north. Trump lucked out with this location.

ThatOneGuy · November 14th, 2012, 09:27 PM

It spoils the best view of the CBD. The reclad was kind of a waste for FCP if it was soon to be blocked by 280 m of ugly green glass.

Innsertnamehere · November 14th, 2012, 09:34 PM

the wall of green glass actually only extends up to around 239m.

***hkskyline*** · November 15th, 2012, 12:01 AM

Nah .. don't think Trump blocks anyone. Both Scotia and FCP still retain their lake and city views. FCP could not see part of their E side by Scotia before, but now Trump just comes closer first. In fact, I'd think the Trump residents won't get much of a view since the plot is blocked on 3 sides!

isaidso · November 15th, 2012, 12:22 AM

I've been in Trump and I loved the views. You can't see far, but what you can see is dynamite.

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Originally Posted by ThatOneGuy

It spoils the best view of the CBD. The reclad was kind of a waste for FCP if it was soon to be blocked by 280 m of ugly green glass.

People/cities build, for the most part, to satisfy demand not to create vistas for viewing. If good views result its considered a bonus. Likewise, the re-clad of FCP was commissioned for safety reason rather that photo opportunities.

Judazzz · November 15th, 2012, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by isaidso

Some people have very rigid ideas about what a building must look like. If it isn't contemporary it's immediately trashed.

No, I simply don't like the design: the color, the awkward spire, could have been so much better. Has zilch to do with my ideas about architecture.

isaidso · November 15th, 2012, 12:33 AM

I quite clearly said some people.

ThatOneGuy · November 15th, 2012, 01:00 AM

You're right, maybe Trump Tower has the best views. It's nice because you can't see the tower itself.

isaidso · November 15th, 2012, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThatOneGuy

It's nice because you can't see the tower itself.

July 9th, 2012, 07:16 AM	#983
agus_southMVD Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Montevideo Posts: 1,118 Likes (Received): 80	I try to see the point of this building but I just don't like that crown. The proportions of it are a bit ridiculous compared to the height of the building and the glass colour is rather unattractive. It doesn't really suit an elegant and sober city like Toronto. Last edited by agus_southMVD; November 14th, 2012 at 09:19 PM.

August 9th, 2012, 12:41 PM	#985
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July 9th, 2012, 05:10 AM	#981
SJM Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,233 Likes (Received): 3	Its far from being a bad building, it just has some eccentricities.

August 9th, 2012, 07:11 AM	#984
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August 9th, 2012, 09:20 PM	#986
ScraperGeek ScraperGeek Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 18 Likes (Received): 0	I don't get whats wrong with this building. It's great. Not something I would design but it's height is good for the location.

November 14th, 2012, 09:13 PM	#992
isaidso the new republic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: The United Provinces of America Posts: 18,895 Likes (Received): 451	I don't get the location criticism either. A hotel/condo catering to the super wealthy/business people are going to want to be as close as possible to where these people work/meet. If I worked at FCP/Scotia Plaza or had a meeting there, this is the best option in the city. It even has access to the Bay/Eaton Centre just 1 block north. Trump lucked out with this location. __________________ World's 1st Baseball Game: June 4th, 1838, Beachville, Ontario, Canada North America's Oldest Pro Football Teams: Toronto Argonauts (1873) and Hamilton Tiger Cats (1869) I started my first photo thread documenting a recent trip to Halifax, Nova Scotia. Have a peek: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=724898

November 14th, 2012, 09:34 PM	#994
Innsertnamehere insertoronto Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,958 Likes (Received): 17	the wall of green glass actually only extends up to around 239m.

November 15th, 2012, 12:01 AM	#995
*hkskyline* Hong Kong Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 71,164 Likes (Received): 961	Nah .. don't think Trump blocks anyone. Both Scotia and FCP still retain their lake and city views. FCP could not see part of their E side by Scotia before, but now Trump just comes closer first. In fact, I'd think the Trump residents won't get much of a view since the plot is blocked on 3 sides! __________________ Hong Kong Photo Gallery - Click Here for the Hong Kong Galleries World Photo Gallery - \| New York \| London \| Egypt \| Dubai \| Shanghai \| Xian \| Tokyo \| Kyoto \| Prague Beijing, Seoul, Taipei, Mumbai, Iceland, Sydney, Rocky Mountains, Toronto, and much more!

November 15th, 2012, 12:33 AM	#998
isaidso the new republic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: The United Provinces of America Posts: 18,895 Likes (Received): 451	I quite clearly said some people. __________________ World's 1st Baseball Game: June 4th, 1838, Beachville, Ontario, Canada North America's Oldest Pro Football Teams: Toronto Argonauts (1873) and Hamilton Tiger Cats (1869) I started my first photo thread documenting a recent trip to Halifax, Nova Scotia. Have a peek: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=724898

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