Thursday, March 14, 2013

180 Queen St West

A week ago I showed you the hanging "180" address from this building, and today the whole structure which is located at Queen St W and University Ave. This award-winning building was completed in 2006 and was designed by Kuwabara Payne McKenna Blumberg Architects (KPMB), one of my favourite firms around town who have done wonderful work on new buildings as well as restorations and retrofittings of older ones that were brought back to their original glory. This building houses mostly federal court departments as well as some financial companies and also one of the best restaurants in town.  More pics over the next few days including some wonderful art from the lobby.
I have to admit to waiting for a streetcar to come by for a dash of red.
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16 comments:

  1. William KendallMarch 14, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    Now this is a building I haven't seen. It's a design that does appeal to me!

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  2. PerthDailyPhotoMarch 14, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    Haha! Nice confession Pat :) sounds like an amazing building, looking forward to seeing inside.

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  3. KarenMarch 14, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    THat streetcar is a nice touch!

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  4. AnonymousMarch 14, 2013 at 11:21 AM

    The streetcar was well worth the wait too!

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  5. SharonMarch 14, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    That is a very attractive building and that dash of red is perfect for the photo.

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  6. Jackie McGuinnessMarch 14, 2013 at 11:42 AM

    Great photo!!

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  7. DebMarch 14, 2013 at 3:46 PM

    It is a rather austere building, looks very functional.

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  8. LowellMarch 14, 2013 at 5:23 PM

    Well, it was worth the wait, although that building can stand alone. It's very attractive and now I understand better the sign!

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  9. AnonymousMarch 14, 2013 at 7:19 PM

    nice timing ;-)

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  10. JackMarch 14, 2013 at 8:12 PM

    Yes, RedPat, it is a handsome building for the downtown area, and you were a clever girl to wait for that red streetcar. Now, where will the vandals paint their street art on this building?

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  11. A Colorful WorldMarch 14, 2013 at 10:19 PM

    Fascinating building...I like the splash of red too.

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  12. Sallie (FullTime-Life)March 15, 2013 at 8:22 AM

    Beautiful building and the red streetcar definitely adds some zinG! Beautiful corner to hang around on as you waited for it to come by. I would love to visit your beautiful City..

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  13. UnknownMarch 15, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    I remember the hanging '180'. Great building.

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  14. EG CameraGirlMarch 15, 2013 at 1:41 PM

    I smiled that you waited for that dash of red. Great addition.

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  15. RandyMarch 15, 2013 at 10:07 PM

    Interesting design.

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  16. Michael RowlandMarch 16, 2013 at 12:01 AM

    Pat, did you put that funny top on that building?

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