photos 20231027. A long monotonous row of townhouses in the Junction Triangle. Contrast these with the modernist townhouses featured in yesterday’s photo that features a variety of materials and colours. Image October 28, 2023 Vik
photos 20231026. Why have townhouses in rows when you can have them in a circle with a giant communal backyard? Image October 26, 2023 Vik
photos 20231024. I’ve never seen an almost double decker escalator before. Have you? Image October 24, 2023 Vik
photos 20231016. More Moriyama Squared. OAC Centennial Arboretum Centre (1974), University of Guelph. Image October 16, 2023 Vik
photos 20231015. Over a year, I end up with several ‘outtakes’ or edited photos that don’t quite make the cut for one reason or another. This year I am going to post them starting with this one: Conduit Corridor. Image October 15, 2023 Vik
photos 20231011. What it looks like underneath the pavers at Nathan Phillips Square. Also “Wellspring” by artist Jenine Marsh at Nuit Blanche 2023. Image October 11, 2023 Vik
photos 20231010. Scarborough Civic Centre. Notice how each level steps back right of the stairwells and steps forward to the left. An atrium reminiscent of Toronto Reference Library and North York Central Library. All 3 by Raymond Moriyama. Image October 11, 2023 Vik
photos 20231009. The mayor’s carpet-walled office at the Scarborough Civic Centre and its round window view. Image October 10, 2023 Vik
photos 20231007. The Alcohol In Parks pilot included 27 parks ending Oct 9. Yesterday, I completed park 27 of 27 without developing a drinking problem. Here are some shots from my visits as well as the map. 1) June Rowlands Park 2) Roundhouse Park 3) Riverdale Park East. Image October 8, 2023 Vik
photos 20231005. Pillars of the modern age II. #hamilton #gtha #architecture #architectureTO #modernist #modernism #modernTO #modernarchitecture Image October 5, 2023 Vik
photos 20231002. #Moriyama30 #30. Humber College Student Welcome and Resource Centre, Mississauga, 2016. In memory of Raymond Moriyama, here’s 30 Toronto area works by Mr. Moriyama and Moriyama Teshima Architects in 30 days. Image October 3, 2023 Vik