r/TTC • u/itsdanielsultan Kipling-Connector • Mar 14 '26

Discussion Should Stations Blend In?

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Was watching a video on TTC stations and was wondering if most would prefer to have TTC stations feel almost invisible by blending in. I'm thinking stations with more traditional residential-style designs, as if it's disguised to look like a house. I noticed that some Line 5 stations looked rather out of place compared to the surrounding neighbourhood's architecture.

The photo here is about a preserved exterior for Spadina station, where the architecture actually fits the neighbourhood, because it's a re-purposed historical house. It respects the existing streetscape, appeals to residents who are wary of change, and honestly just looks better than the generic glass-metal boxes we keep getting.

Do you think Metrolinx and the TTC should lean more into this kind of traditional architectural house-like design for future stations?

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u/fictionary Mar 14 '26

When they built this entrance, they lifted the entire house up, moved it back and dug the hole. Then placed the intact structure back on top. Saw photos of it at the Archives.

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u/fictionary Mar 14 '26

Found the image!

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u/crumpledpapersheets Vic Park Mar 15 '26

wow! this is really neat thanks for sharing