Toronto City Hall

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The Toronto City Hall, or New City Hall, is the seat of the municipal government of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and one of the city's most distinctive landmarks. Designed by Viljo Revell and engineered by Hannskarl Bandel, this example of Neo-Expressionist Modern architecture opened in 1965. Adjacent is the Nathan Phillips Square public square, designed and opened together with the hall. Toronto City Hall replaced the neighbouring Old City Hall, which had been occupied by the municipal government since 1899 but was no longer adequate in size. Plans for a civic square dated to the 1900s, inspired by the "City Beautiful" movement. The design of the hall and square was the result of an international design competition in 1958. The design competition sparked a national discussion on the meaning of monumental public buildings, the role of competitions in design and the place of urban public space in society. It was the first architectural competition in Ontario to allow international architects...

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