New Château Laurier expansion design incites fury online

New Château Laurier expansion design incites fury online

CBC News | Posted: September 15, 2016 11:26 AM | Last Updated: September 15, 2016

Toronto architect Peter Clewes, a big part of Toronto's condo boom, designed hotel expansion

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Caption: This is the design of the Château Laurier addition done by Peter Clewes, a Toronto architect. It has not been approved, but the public has expressed its rather strong dislike. (Supplied)

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The Château Laurier made waves when it unveiled a proposed design for its expansion on Wednesday.

They were mainly waves of criticism on the design drawn up by Peter Clewes, one of the leading architects in Toronto's condo boom.

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The fury came swiftly on social media. Here's a taste.

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That included Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson.

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See the Château Laurier design photos here.

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Some people approve of the new design, though.

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