Perkins+Will to Design the New School of Continuing Studies at York University, Toronto
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Perkins+Will has been selected to design the new School of Continuing Studies at York University’s Keele campus in Toronto. The US-based firm’s proposal was chosen as the winner of an international competition that also saw entries from HOK and Gow HastinPerkins+Will to Design the New School of Continuing Studies at York University, Toronto
Perkins+Will has been selected to design the new School of Continuing Studies at York University’s Keele campus in Toronto. The US-based firm’s proposal was chosen as the winner of an international competition that also saw entries from HOK and Gow Hastings Architects.The new building has been conceived to meet the “rapidly evolving demands of the workplaces of tomorrow” and will support international students, new Canadians, and professionals. The design will feature “warm and inviting spaces that inspire student communities to form,” noted ArchDaily.The building’s highlight is its prismatic façade made of photovoltaic panels and glazed openings that will infuse the interior spaces with natural light. With heat recovery ventilation systems and a range of other sustainable metrics, the design targets a minimum of LEED Gold certification. The architects are also exploring the possibility of using timber to create the building’s main structure.According to Rhonda Lenton, York University President and Vice Chancellor: “The creation of a new, stand-alone home for our School of Continuing Studies is another important step forward in improving access to post-secondary education at York. This new building will enable us to create even more lifelong learning opportunities, build connections with local and international communities, and help students of all ages and backgrounds to achieve their fullest potential.” Read more