Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Just A Facade

This condo tower on Bloor St in the Annex neighbourhood was required to keep the facade of an older building that stood on the property and was the studio of architect John Lyle. The facade forms the entrance to yet another coffee shop as you can see from the sign placed subtly in the alcove to the left.
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20 comments:

  1. LoisNovember 15, 2017 at 8:49 AM

    It is a charming facade. It really stands out next to the modern buildings.

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  2. eileeninmdNovember 15, 2017 at 8:55 AM

    Hello, the facade does stand out among the modern buildings. Have a happy day!

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  3. CloudiaNovember 15, 2017 at 9:10 AM

    VERY SMART!

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  4. TomNovember 15, 2017 at 9:12 AM

    ...I like the facade, the new leaves me cold.

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  5. SharonNovember 15, 2017 at 9:47 AM

    I like that they kept the façade. That is one coffee shop that can afford to be subtle with their signage. People will find them regardless.

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  6. ChristineNovember 15, 2017 at 9:57 AM

    Love how you caught the light illuminating the old facade.

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  7. LowellNovember 15, 2017 at 10:00 AM

    It's impressive looking. Sometimes I wonder if maybe we have way too many coffee shops! :)

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  8. William KendallNovember 15, 2017 at 11:21 AM

    A very sharp contrast.

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  9. PerthDailyPhotoNovember 15, 2017 at 11:38 AM

    So glad they kept the facade, it gives a touch of elegance, looks like a nice cafe too! Why does the name Bloor St. sound significant to me Pat, is it a main Street?

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  10. AdamNovember 15, 2017 at 1:41 PM

    it does stand out that's for sure

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  11. 21 WitsNovember 15, 2017 at 1:42 PM

    Genius! It's also my favorite design/architecture of all!

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  12. CatalystNovember 15, 2017 at 3:28 PM

    Urban blight. I'm referring to the new buildings.

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  13. s.cNovember 15, 2017 at 3:40 PM

    Not bad as entrance.

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  14. RevrunnerNovember 15, 2017 at 4:17 PM

    The price of a Starbucks venti ice tea just went up to $3.45 here. What?!

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  15. BillNovember 15, 2017 at 5:14 PM

    The facade looks great as the entrance. A touch of old never hurts but enhances the building. Very nice!

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  16. LesleyNovember 15, 2017 at 5:27 PM

    Of course it is a Starbucks. Sigh.

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  17. ShammickiteNovember 15, 2017 at 8:21 PM

    Nice to see the old alongside, in fact part of.... the new.

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  18. MarleenNovember 16, 2017 at 2:12 AM

    Old vs new, I think it looks really nice.

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  19. GayleNovember 16, 2017 at 7:34 AM

    I'm glad they saved the old facade but I think it would have worked better if the first floor of the new building had been matched.

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  20. JennNovember 16, 2017 at 1:06 PM

    I love the facade of that old building. LOL I didn't even notice the sign but the green umbrellas were a giveaway for me.

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