Crystal Blu | Complete | 34 st | 120 m | Bloor-Yorkville - Page 9

AndrewJM3D · July 23rd, 2009, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sid_toronto

Crystal might win in the speed race, but looks wise Uptown wins.

How can you say that about two concrete structures?Or unless you're basing it purely on renders where I might agree.

***Taller, Better*** · July 23rd, 2009, 06:28 AM

It is way too early to judge, especially with the Uptown. We have to wait and see how the finishes and detailing are handled.

Sid_toronto · July 24th, 2009, 07:15 AM

i was in fact basing my preference on the renders.

Jasonzed · August 2nd, 2009, 01:44 AM

Sid_toronto · August 2nd, 2009, 09:40 AM

thanks for the update jasonzed, the ugliness is now out of view.

***Taller, Better*** · August 13th, 2009, 09:32 PM

isaidso · August 13th, 2009, 10:14 PM

What's with the holes on those panels?

***Taller, Better*** · August 14th, 2009, 07:38 AM

they have little blue glass inserts in them.

sammo · August 14th, 2009, 05:03 PM

i'm trying to bite my tongue regarding those 'questionable glass hole things'.

i'll just say they look 'interesting' at this stage.
i'm hoping they're more than just the 'designer' pressing the 'fancy button' one time too many.

like when watching a movie;
a seemingly trivial momentary focus on that captious 'glass of grape juice on the kitchen counter'(???) actually comes into play and fits in, critically, importantly, toward the end.
-the deeper meaning renews your faith in the writing/directing.

a2zayd · August 14th, 2009, 11:09 PM

When I first saw them I thought 'Wow, that's interesting' but now when you see them up all the ways up to the 6th storey... i don't know... They might have been interesting if they were lit up and only on the 1st floor. Anyways we'll see.

The one thing I notice is that the bad craftsmanship on the filleting (think Autocad) of the edges. They should have used an angle grinder to smooth those edge instead of a hammer drill like I think they used. Would have looked more like authentic slash marks where it exposed the Crystal Blu behind like I think they were trying to achieve.

Marcanadian · August 15th, 2009, 04:25 AM

They will be lit up. I think it adds a unique dynamic to the tower, it's much better than standard precast anyway isn't it?

AndrewJM3D · August 15th, 2009, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcanadian

They will be lit up. I think it adds a unique dynamic to the tower, it's much better than standard precast anyway isn't it?

I totally agree with you. It's different and will add a bit of interest to an otherwise dull street.

sammo · August 16th, 2009, 03:17 AM

Quote:

"Would have looked more like authentic slash marks.."

"authentic slash marks" brings a smile to me face.

i'm imagining godzilla being responsible. plausible, i guess.

sammo · August 19th, 2009, 10:55 PM

crystal (& uptown) at noon today. by sammo.
image hosted on flickr

AndrewJM3D · August 20th, 2009, 07:04 AM

Great picture, Blu is going to be and appear really thin, it still has 16 floors to go plus mech.

sammo · August 20th, 2009, 03:08 PM

^16 more storeys means about twice as tall! sweet.

Jasonzed · August 29th, 2009, 11:23 PM

MissyC · August 30th, 2009, 08:51 PM

Yiehow.. the more, the taller, the higher, the better, Toronto rocks!

Thanks Sammo and Jason for postings

vancouverite/to'er · August 30th, 2009, 10:10 PM

The finishes on Crystal Blu's podium are unique and really animate what would otherwise be a boring strip. I really like Uptown in the renderings but I'm still antsy about the finishings.
Awesome updates guys!

***Taller, Better*** · August 30th, 2009, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndrewJM3D

Great picture, Blu is going to be and appear really thin, it still has 16 floors to go plus mech.

Blu is to be 34 storeys and only 8 are up, so I think there are actually about 26 floors to go. Uptown is going up much, much faster......

July 23rd, 2009, 06:28 AM	#162
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August 14th, 2009, 07:38 AM	#168
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July 24th, 2009, 07:15 AM	#163
Sid_toronto urbanite Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: x-Toronto Posts: 1,556 Likes (Received): 0	i was in fact basing my preference on the renders.

August 2nd, 2009, 09:40 AM	#165
Sid_toronto urbanite Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: x-Toronto Posts: 1,556 Likes (Received): 0	thanks for the update jasonzed, the ugliness is now out of view.

August 14th, 2009, 05:03 PM	#169
sammo Moderatee Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: toronTo Posts: 1,087 Likes (Received): 0	i'm trying to bite my tongue regarding those 'questionable glass hole things'. i'll just say they look 'interesting' at this stage. i'm hoping they're more than just the 'designer' pressing the 'fancy button' one time too many. like when watching a movie; a seemingly trivial momentary focus on that captious 'glass of grape juice on the kitchen counter'(???) actually comes into play and fits in, critically, importantly, toward the end. -the deeper meaning renews your faith in the writing/directing. __________________ no longer accepting US currency

August 14th, 2009, 11:09 PM	#170
a2zayd Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 38 Likes (Received): 0	When I first saw them I thought 'Wow, that's interesting' but now when you see them up all the ways up to the 6th storey... i don't know... They might have been interesting if they were lit up and only on the 1st floor. Anyways we'll see. The one thing I notice is that the bad craftsmanship on the filleting (think Autocad) of the edges. They should have used an angle grinder to smooth those edge instead of a hammer drill like I think they used. Would have looked more like authentic slash marks where it exposed the Crystal Blu behind like I think they were trying to achieve.

August 15th, 2009, 04:25 AM	#171
Marcanadian Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 9,655 Likes (Received): 54	They will be lit up. I think it adds a unique dynamic to the tower, it's much better than standard precast anyway isn't it? __________________ Toronto - Southwest England - London - Chicago - Vancouver - Banff National Park - Montréal - Ottawa

August 19th, 2009, 10:55 PM	#174
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August 20th, 2009, 07:04 AM	#175
AndrewJM3D Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 8,014 Likes (Received): 14	Great picture, Blu is going to be and appear really thin, it still has 16 floors to go plus mech.

August 20th, 2009, 03:08 PM	#176
sammo Moderatee Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: toronTo Posts: 1,087 Likes (Received): 0	^16 more storeys means about twice as tall! sweet. __________________ no longer accepting US currency

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August 30th, 2009, 08:51 PM	#178
MissyC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 5,539	Yiehow.. the more, the taller, the higher, the better, Toronto rocks! Thanks Sammo and Jason for postings

August 30th, 2009, 10:10 PM	#179
vancouverite/to'er Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,007 Likes (Received): 0	The finishes on Crystal Blu's podium are unique and really animate what would otherwise be a boring strip. I really like Uptown in the renderings but I'm still antsy about the finishings. Awesome updates guys!

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