photos 20240120. Notice 10. The spectacular mid-century modern office building at 505 University (Shell Oil Building, Marani and Morris, 1958) may be demolished and rebuilt with 7 fewer floors (added 8 years after completion) and 50 more on top. That’s 3 of 5 ‘add a building on top’ proposals on University with 1 completed at 488 University. Image January 21, 2024 Vik
photos 20240119. Notice 9. There’s is also a proposal to add 33 storeys on top of 200 University Avenue (John B. Parkin Associates, 1961) while maintaining the existing facades. Will the materials be new? Image January 20, 2024 Vik
photos 20240118. Notice 8. There’s a proposal to add 35 storeys and widen the Padulo Building (Sigmund D.F. Reszetnik, 1968) at Yonge and St. Clair while maintaining and complimenting the existing facade. I like that the hideous ground level addition will be removed and improved. Image January 20, 2024 Vik
photos 20240117. Notice 7. The McLaughlin Planetarium (Allward and Gouinlock, 1968) will make way for the impressive @uoft U of T Centre for Civilizations, Cultures, and Cities. Image January 18, 2024 Vik
photos 20240116. Notice 6. Parkdale Library (Gordon Adamson, 1964) will be replaced by affordable housing at a new community hub with a larger library and community centre. Image January 17, 2024 Vik
photos 20240113. Notice 3. 522 University Ave is an impressive John B. Parkin office building (1972) but there are plans to reclad the building and add another 47 storeys – similar to what happened at 488 university. Image January 13, 2024 Vik
photos 20240112. Notice 2. 123 Edward St is a beautiful mid-century modern office building (1964) but there is a proposal for two 72 storey buildings on the site by Crown Realty Partners and Turner Fleischer Architects. Notice the ‘Notice’ sign which will appear in every photo. Image January 13, 2024 Vik