I am guessing that those ‘fluted’ facade panels provide some sort of acoustical properties: to deflect or absorb all the noise emanating from the vehicle traffic below.
When I say ‘guessing’ here - I really mean it… 
If only decorative; well that is good enough - they have a very pleasing visual effect.
Nice to see something that’s not value engineered into oblivion. I like the underside treatment of the balconies.
I appreciate the effort on this one - but I’m not 100% sure if I like the result
I love the two old tenements there. They add visual interest and even a degree of symbolism, as well as a window to the past. And without them, it’d just be one huge, monotonous building.
Thanks for the great photos Clintan… 
Here is a look (from another project) where the raw concrete is exposed as a ‘decorative’ effect. I think that same industrial/modernist/hip/cool aesthetic could have worked well with the interiors here at the Vita condo.
The Vita is a very nice ‘high end’ looking building: and I too like the juxtaposition between the new modernist facade, and the traditional brick facade of the neighboring tenement building.
BTW. I have 3 other posts on this topic. Click on my infoshare tag above to see all my other comments, photos, and web links.
The Vitruvian triad always comes to mind when seeing these photos or renderings of new buildings. The commentary regarding usefulness/durability/beauty is mostly about the “beauty” of the architectural design: what about the “usefulness” and “durability”.
I find this building to be beautiful or artful regarding the aesthetic appeal; but also wonder how “useful” or how well the program requirements have been met with this design.
The apartments must have a good floor plan, the windows providing good light/views, the interior FF&E furnishings/finishes/equipment must be optimal for the needs of the occupants, etc.
Questions regarding both the “usefulness” and “durability” remain greatly unknown: but IMHO and equally important (perhaps more important) aspect of the project.
Well, that is my pontification on the matter. That being said: I think this building LOOK beautiful… 
Do take note, and always consider the other two aspects of the Vitruvian Triad: Durability & Usefulness. - because that is what makes for truly GOOD DESIGN.
my co-worker lives across the street, and this happened today. believe the crane fell while lifting a facade panel, but not confirmed.
This was a great news scoop - thanks. 
This also speaks to my timely comment above: we see only the ‘surface’ - but it would be great to learn more about the ‘solidity/firmness’ aspect of these new buildings, or the ‘utility/function’.
I guess this one looses a few points for “firmness/solidity/durability” - in other words, the construction quality is now called in to question. However, I do understand that accidents will happen. 
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what a interesting building. Are these rentals? currently looking around
edit: they are condos.
Love the facade. So unique i love it
the last pic with the tree>>>>>
you should recreate this when its all completed
Sales have launched.
