Supertall rumours and speculation thread - Page 3

LeftCoaster · #41 Posted **Jan 5, 2012, 2:35 PM**

Should be soon, wont be definitive but will be some progression.

Andrewjm3D · #42 Posted **Jan 5, 2012, 10:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by LeftCoaster

Should be soon, wont be definitive but will be some progression.

What should be soon?

Innsertnamehere · #43 Posted **Jan 6, 2012, 12:48 AM**

a supertall proposal, or something about it.

Vertigo3000 · #44 Posted **Jan 6, 2012, 4:49 AM**

I've been updating this page daily to see if there is news yet. I'm really looking forward to this I just hope it doesn't end in disappointment!

LeftCoaster · #45 Posted **Jan 6, 2012, 2:40 PM**

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What should be soon?

Announcement on one of the first supertall sites. I'm afraid it isn't looking good though, the economics are just not supporting a supertall, and this specific site will more than likely be broken into two towers at this point.

The real unfortunate point is that the economics are not unique to this site and will apply to most of the rumoured supertall sites. The rents and land costs just do not allign properly to create the demand for supertalls at this point. It will take a very unique site to justify building over 300M. Of all these supertall possible sites I would imagine we will only see one come to fruition... tops.

Hopefully I'm wrong, but I doubt it.

haljackey · #46 Posted **Jan 6, 2012, 4:53 PM**

While I'll be happy with any supertall proposal, I hope it will be 'taller' than First Canadian Place.

For example, the Weston Skyscraper was considered a Supertall even though the roof of the building was far lower than the roof of FCP. I'm hoping the best-case scenario would be a building with a roof taller than FCP and an additional spire.

I don't want Canada's first Supertall to look like the Trump Tower, which just put a pencil to the side of the building to make it marginally higher than Scociabank Plaza to claim #2 in the country.

urbandreamer · #47 Posted **Jan 8, 2012, 7:46 PM**

I think Leftcoaster is hinting at the next Westbank project for Toronto. Interestingly, Mr BIG is coming to town 27 January 2012..to make a BIGannouncement?

I bet it involves a hotel/condo thing, and my bet is Yorkville.

Innsertnamehere · #48 Posted **Jan 9, 2012, 1:18 AM**

^ with any luck!!

DrNest · #49 Posted **Feb 8, 2012, 4:35 AM**

Any more news on a potential supertall in Toronto?

Innsertnamehere · #50 Posted **Feb 8, 2012, 9:45 PM**

i'm guessing this potential supertall was eau du soliel?

Ramako · #51 Posted **Feb 8, 2012, 10:12 PM**

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i'm guessing this potential supertall was eau du soliel?

Unlikely. It's been known for a while that it would be two towers, and the rumour had always been 70 storeys at the most.

Gresto · #52 Posted **Feb 8, 2012, 10:22 PM**

And I guess this fabled "Mr. BIG" referenced a few posts back never made his appearance.

LeftCoaster · #53 Posted **Feb 8, 2012, 10:27 PM**

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I think Leftcoaster is hinting at the next Westbank project for Toronto. Interestingly, Mr BIG is coming to town 27 January 2012..to make a BIGannouncement?

I bet it involves a hotel/condo thing, and my bet is Yorkville.

No, as far as I know Ingels is not working on any projects downtown and certainly no where near the supertall variety.

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Any more news on a potential supertall in Toronto?

Not as of yet, these things move slowly, a lot more to align than your typical throw-it-together-in-a-week 50 storey condo proposal

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i'm guessing this potential supertall was eau du soliel?

No, I don't there there was every any intention of going over what they are currently at.

DrNest · #54 Posted **Feb 9, 2012, 12:55 AM**

Thanks for the info.

haljackey · #55 Posted **Feb 9, 2012, 1:23 AM**

In the meantime, can't we just stick a spire to the top of First Canadian Place to add just a couple metres? That's how Trump Tower Toronto will be overtaking Scotiabank Plaza, even though the roof is much lower.

DrNest · #56 Posted **Feb 9, 2012, 7:17 PM**

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In the meantime, can't we just stick a spire to the top of First Canadian Place to add just a couple metres? That's how Trump Tower Toronto will be overtaking Scotiabank Plaza, even though the roof is much lower.

I'm seriously thinking something similar needs to be done to the top of the CN Tower to ensure its height will remain above that of the Lotte Tower currently being constructed in Seoul. Only needs 2-3m, maybe an extension to the aircraft warning light?

Andrewjm3D · #57 Posted **Feb 9, 2012, 11:15 PM**

But it's already shorter then a number of other buildings and towers. It had a good run of 30 years as the tallest. Time for a true supertall or two in T.O.

osmo · #58 Posted **Feb 10, 2012, 12:28 AM**

I have word from a good source that there is indeed a firm plan for a building in the Financial District that will "surpass FCP". this firm has 2 projects in the works one will be Canada's first LEED Platinum Skyscraper, the other will be Toronto and Canada's first Supertall.

DrNest · #59 Posted **Feb 10, 2012, 12:34 AM**

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I have word from a good source that there is indeed a firm plan for a building in the Financial District that will "surpass FCP". this firm has 2 projects in the works one will be Canada's first LEED Platinum Skyscraper, the other will be Toronto and Canada's first Supertall.

Great news. Will be very interested to see proposed renderings once this becomes public knowledge.

Innsertnamehere · #60 Posted **Feb 10, 2012, 12:35 AM**

that just got me really excited! lol