IanO
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Toronto has a ton of employment nodes and is incredibly spread out.
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Romanov
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New cladding at the old freecloud record store at 101 Street and 108 Ave. Unique and interesting look.
I saw a post from freecloud that said this is the first renovation in 93 years. Does anyone know the history of this building?
I saw a post from freecloud that said this is the first renovation in 93 years. Does anyone know the history of this building?
IanO
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Christ that's terrible.
Edmcowboy11
Senior Member
Well it's unique to say the least. Ever since I saw it a week or two ago I've been trying to figure out what they were going for?
IanO
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It looks like a bad kitchen backsplash and cabinet pairing.
Edmcowboy11
Senior Member
The top part is ok. The funny thing is that they didn't cheap out on the material. I remember watching as I went by the tile setters we're filling in the grout so to speak and I was saying to myself what in the wide world are they doing. With the amount of work that has gone into this building I am pretty sure that this was designed and there is a set plan for why the tiles were done like that. I really would love to know what the architect or designer of this building renovation wanted to accomplish.
JuliallThat
Active Member
I really love the tiles on this building! I can't wait to see the end result when they're all done.
David A
Senior Member
I kind of like it. Something different. I know it may not meet the standards of some of the taste police who want everything in muted greys. Live a little!
Maybe it is because of our climate, but I notice we have very little exterior tile even compared to other places in Canada and the US.
Maybe it is because of our climate, but I notice we have very little exterior tile even compared to other places in Canada and the US.
Romanov
Active Member
Definitely a polarizing design. Found this on the avid architecture website that might help explain: https://www.avidarch.ca/work-portfolio/freecloud-records/
Macroman520
New Member
Yea, I don't hate it. I quite like the idea of the exterior tile, but I can't shake the feeling that the colour choice is a bit odd.
Kaizen
Senior Member
Thanks for posting your pictures above and the Avid website Romanov. I didn't really like it, but now I actually dig it. Hopefully, should look much better with the gold detail and all complete. Much improvement over what was
avidarch.ca
the crappy attempt at a maps screenshot for the record, if that building could talk eh, it would be singin' da blues man.
MattPT
Active Member
I like it because the tiles give me Portugal vibes lol.
RH van der Rohe
New Member
In my opinion architecture should be of its time and a faux art deco revival thing like this will not look good in 10 years time. On the flipside a record store can take risks and try to be fun with the design as part of their branding and looks like a big improvement to the area. I am on the fence on this one.
CplKlinger
Senior Member
Alberta earmarks $1 million to explore possible standalone Stollery Children's Hospital
The Alberta government is spending $1 million to explore the possibility of a standalone Stollery Children’s Hospital.
edmontonjournal.com
IanO
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I am told that Oliver Square has been renamed 'Unity Square'.