Architectural Timeline

Location: Near the north east corner of Church and King

Date photo taken: 19 July 2020

St. James Park, spreading north and east beyond the Cathedral Church of St. James at King and Church, is one of the larger green parks in the heart of the downtown core. Starting in 2018 it underwent a revitalization. As part of the plan, each of the four corners of the park, dubbed the entry plazas, were given special attention. This new bench sits at the south west corner of the park, near the front entrance to the cathedral. The back support features a depiction of various architectural elevations from the area through time, rendered in bronze. It's the work of artist Scott Eunson. 

Sumach Silhouette

Location: Sumach Street, north of Eastern

Date photo taken: 23 July 2016

Running up the curve of Sumach from Eastern Avenue is a long fence-like sculpture filled with images of Toronto, past and present. Starting with forests and indigenous structures near Eastern, as you move north you begin to encounter settler ships, log houses, carriages and eventually the buildings that would come to define the city. While some call it the Sumach Silhouette, the official name is Site Specific. It was commissioned by Waterfront Toronto and created by sculptors Scott Eunson and Marianne Lovink. It consists of complimentary panels of corten and stainless steel, with lighting between the two, making this piece even more dramatic after dark.

Bike Plants - Part 2

Location: Gatineau Hydro Corridor, Bellamy Rd. N. south of Brimorton
Date photo taken: 18 February 2017

Sprouting from the snow, three more bike plants (two were featured in an earlier post). Like all good design, these bike racks are both beautiful and functional. The divided segments provide multiple locking points which accommodate various heights, angles and types of locks. The flat profile also provides stability for bikes leaned against them. These were installed along the cycle path through the Gatineau Hydro Corridor in Scarborough in 2012.

Bike Racks - Finch Hydro Corridor

Location: Finch Hydro Corridor, McNicoll Ave. and McCowan Rd.
Date photo taken: 5 September 2013

Back in July 2009 the city received national and provincial funding to develop multi-use trails within hydro and rail corridors across Toronto. Seven projects were identified, including this one, along the Finch Hydro Corridor. As part of the ongoing infrastructure improvements, a public art competition was held to design new bike stands. Marianne Lovink and Scott Eunson won with these organically inspired Bike Plants.