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It’s a sad SAD day for Toronto architecture as it looks like we’re about to loose another amazing project! The Giraffe condo was a 27 story architectural masterpiece planned for the North West corner of Bloor and Dundas. Different than the typical and predictable trend of rectangular designs that we’re so used to seeing, Giraffe was a breath of fresh air to the Toronto skyline…LITTERALY!

For those unfamiliar with the proposed project (pictured above), allow me to explain it like this…The structure is a lot like Angelina Jolie: Edgy, Beautiful, Unique and Socially Responsible! Not only did the design push the boundaries of style, it also did it keeping sustainable living in mind! The plan at Giraffe was to build the condo based on a Silver Certification by LEED – the nationally recognized standard in sustainable design, construction and operation. Read the rest of this entry »