Comments on: Cool Architecture

By: Louie

Louie — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:17:15 +0000

I always think that the Rogers Centre (nee SkyDome) is one of the coolest looking places in terms of architecture. It’s moving art when a roof of that size is open and they have to close it, or vice versa. I only wish the roof had glass panels so that the Jays and Argos could still play under the sky, rather than under a roof.

Carly’s Note: Glass panels would be cool! You should have been an architect, Art Vandalay.

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:35:02 +0000

Hi Carly,
We used to go to Niagara Falls a lot many years ago and would have breakfast at the Flying Saucer restaurant which was painted silver and actually was designed as a flying saucer. As corny as it looked it had great breakfasts and was very reasonably priced too!
Niagara Falls had the cheaper, tackier places and then we would stay in a nice B&B in Niagara-by-the-Lake for something a bit more stylish. A good combination for sure and close enough to Toronto too.
Have a great day.

Carly’s Note: I’ve had a breakfast or two at the Flying Saucer. It did feel like a spaceship. I only wish I could have experienced it as a child.

By: Skippy

Skippy — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 03:00:32 +0000

Revolving condos? Sounds too much like bed spins to me. No thanks!

Carly’s Note: Oh Skippy, it doesn’t spin that fast! You hardly notice it at all - until there’s a mechanical malfunction and you’re rotating like a whirling dervish.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 02:48:06 +0000

Hi Carly,
I don’t get it:an Italian architect has to go all the way to Dubai to design this revolving wonder? Why not do this in his own country with all of the magnificant views Italy offers…
The 8th wonder of the world!

Carly’s Note: Good point about the beautiful views in Italy. I think the fact that the tower is being built in Dubai has more to do with money - I get the impression there’s no lack of it there.

By: RiffBoyRob

RiffBoyRob — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:26:30 +0000

A similar Shaped building is coming to Mississauga (Burnamthorpe & Hurontario Streets by Square One - no rotating floors though)..
I wonder how Rotating floors works with the stability of the building.
Dubai is building many cool buildings these days, Vegas has been sleeping at the wheel … this is the fun stuff you think you would see in Vegas - right ?? …hmmmm, Dubai - the new adult playground ?

Carly’s Note: You’re right. There seems to be a lot of innovation in Dubai. I’m sure it’s a beautiful place to visit - just don’t get in trouble with the law!