This is the southern half of an Ontario Government office building situated east of the Ontario Legislature to which it is connected by tunnel. The building was erected in 1925 and the tower in 1932. The tower has sat empty since the late sixties.
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20150115. Under the stars and beyond the tracks stand the West Lodge Towers.
Located in Toronto’s Parkdale neighbourhood, these curved 1965 modernist buildings are also known as the Bnai Fishel Towers. They were opened by then Premier John Robarts. Although initially quite luxurious, they fell into decline quickly. Recently the balconies were replaced – perhaps additional renovations were completed to help lessen the infamy of the complex.
I could not resist posting this image despite its low quality – I lived here for a short while when five years old!
20150112. Variable aging of building panels adds character to CIBC’s complex at 750 Lawrence St W in Toronto.
Bregman + Hamann Architects, 1981
20150109. This pedestrian bridge leads to the impressive facade of the Value Park Garage from Pearson Airport’s Terminal Link Train Viscount Station.
20141227. 11:10pm at the top of the Manulife Centre at Bloor and Jarvis.
20141223. The Glanmore House (c.1883) in Belleville, Ontario is a fine example of Second Empire architecture and a National Historic Site.
20141222. Belleville, Ontario’s beautiful 1835 Billa Flint House, with its massive parapets and chimneys, awaits another restoration after being seriously vandalized.
20141221. Belleville’s (Ontario, Canada) beautiful late Victorian Gothic city hall (c.1873) and first heritage asset.
20141218. At the new Life Sciences Building at Toronto’s York University, the building matches the ground.
20141215. The Art Deco Queen’s Quay Terminal (Toronto, built 1927, modified 1983) is Canada’s first poured concrete building.
20141214. The amazing yellow and green Art Moderne National Steel Car gatehouse in Hamilton.
20141213. The Hamilton GO Centre (c.1933) is possibly the only example of Art Deco station architecture in Canada.
20141212. The Centre of Excellence (c.2012) at York University’s Glendon Campus in Toronto is a true glass box.
20141211. The grand modernist entrance to Hilliard Residence at York University’s Glendon Campus in Toronto (c.1966).
20141210. The Fort York Visitor Centre emerges from the ground connecting the city to Garrison Common park.
20141208. The Delta Toronto hotel podium projects forward while its tower rises from the rear.
20141207. The entrance to York University’s colossal brutalist Ross Humanities and Social Sciences Building in Toronto.
20141206. The dramatic shade structure on the new Delta Toronto Hotel 4th floor terrace.
20141205. Toronto’s underground PATH system will soon open a North-South branch from Union Stn to these new exit pavilions.
20141204. The new angular Delta Toronto tower sprouts from its podium in Toronto’s fast-growing southcore.
20141203. A new pedestrian bridge over Toronto’s Simcoe St connects the South Core to the Skywalk.
20141126. Gawking at Delta Toronto’s stunning hotel lobby from the second floor on opening day.
20141122. Reflections in the Aga Khan Museum’s courtyard.
20141120. Toronto’s beautiful Art Deco apartments at 1477 Bayview (c.1941). Despite being heritage listed, they face development pressure.
This Garden Court Apartment complex has 10 buildings beautifully arranged around an interior court. It is one of the nicest places in Toronto and will be featured on this Saturdays Urban Exploration Walk.
There is a development proposal sign in front but a more recent city report recommends refusing the proposal and corresponding zoning plan amendment. The proposal called for the demolition of the complex to make way for, you guessed it, more condominiums.
20141119. The intriguing St. Mary’s Cement building in Leaside, Toronto was originally 2 storeys when built in 1976.
