Saturday, October 13, 2012

Gates At Ronald McDonald House

These wonderfully fanciful gates are found at the new Ronald McDonald House in downtown Toronto. The house replaced a much smaller building and is in fact the largest Ronald McDonald House in the world with accommodation for 81 families and has many amenities including an on-site school for the kids staying there. This is the view from inside the gates looking out since it gives a better view of the smithed details. I have been unable to find out their creator but I really like them!

11 comments:

Kay L. Davies said...

What a wonderful place.
A member of my family is in hospital in Vancouver right now and I've been thinking about such places as Ronald McDonald houses lately.
These gates are gorgeous indeed.
K

Jack said...

You are right. Those gates are special. There should be a law that people who buy amazing works, even if as utilitarian as gates, should post discreet signs honoring the artists.

Sharon said...

I love these gates. How fanciful!

Anonymous said...

They look like they belong in a Tim Burton movie, very decorative!

Lowell said...

The gate is rather fancy and sort of whimsical. It an aura of fun. Great gate for a great place!

Unknown said...

These are really beautiful, the top part reminds me of Art Nouveau.

EG CameraGirl said...

Very attractive, I agree!

Birdman said...

For all the bad raps McDonalds gets, they do some outstanding things for communities, like MH's.

Halcyon said...

Ronald McDonald houses are a great thing. Love these gates. They're sort of fanciful and perfect for a place that welcomes kids and their families. :)

ArtandArchitecture-SF.com said...

Gorgeous, thank goodness they did something artistic. Makes such a nice change from standard catalogue ordered gates.

Randy said...

I love it!