Elements - Honourable Mention

City of Toronto Transit Shelter Program
Address: City of Toronto streetscape / Transit stops
Architect/Urban Designer: Kramer Design Associates Ltd.
Owner/Developer: Viacom Outdoor Canada Inc.

Pat Bollenberghe
Because these elements are so visually evident as a part of the urban streetscape, not unlike light standards and signs, it is important they are functional, durable and can integrate successfully into a large variety of urban settings. Skillful detailing and material selection play a large part to its success.

Alex Krieger
There is no comparison between these airy, comfortable, attractive shelters and the clunkers that they replaced. One wonders why it took so long for North American cities to invest a bit of style into such civic elements. Lets hope that it brings about a revolution in the design of other common components of our streetscapes, perhaps eventually pervading the sensibilities of those who commission and design our public building as well.

Bruce Kuwabara
These ubiquitous elements that appear in front of important buildings and on ordinary streets are a big improvement over their antecedents. Supported by outdoor advertising, the new shelters are light and transparent. Given the generosity of collective spirit of the overall enclosure, the benches are overly concerned with individual territory and space.

Lisa Rochon
Even if sidewalks belong to the public domain, the private sector should play a role in animating and beautifying them. Motivated by a desire to renew their lease with the City of Toronto, a private media company funded the design and construction of the slender, two-post structures that are faced in tempered glass. In a city that grows dark very early in the winter months, lightness in our bus shelters brings some important levity to our streets. Design of garbage and recycling units should be next on the list.