Bata blues

Another somewhat surreal photograph, this time due to even more processing and the addition of the blue tint.

I thought it was a good transition from yesterday's picture, into a few pictures I'll be posting from the old Bata headquarters on Eglinton Avenue East. The building has been a landmark since it was buit back in 1965 -- designed by John B. Parkin, the "building floats at the crest of the long expanse of grass on the north side of Eglinton. (from Built Heritage News - Issue No 68).

It sounds like final approval has been given to tear down this wonderful example of modernist-era architecture, but plans for its replacement sound even more grand - a $200-million Aga Khan cultural centre, museum and public park.

Filed under :: Abstract

Location :: Eglinton Avenue East - Toronto, Ontario
Photo date :: November 19, 2005
Camera details :: Canon EOS 10D | 1/30 | f 4.5 | ISO 100 | 50 mm