, executive director of Toronto’s Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre . “If a wrecking ball was going to tear through it, I think that would have broken a lot of hearts.”
Now, the temple-like building is giving the Toronto design community something to talk about. Toronto’s Originate Developments and Westdale Properties have recently revealed proposed plans to redevelop the former cultural centre, replacing it with a massive pair of new modern residential towers. One 48-storey building will rise over the original building, while another 55-storey building will tower over the streets closer to Wynford Drive.
. “The first 10 stories will also pay homage to the JCCC through flared wrap-around balconies that resemble a traditional Japanese pagoda.”In particular, two influential architectural critics at the are in a public disagreement about decision to redevelop the cultural centre. On July 22, contributor Dave LeBlanc published that detailed the future design plans for 123 Wynford Drive and the intricacies of the two proposed towers.
Toronto is so weird. Inflicting self harm.