Toronto, ON, Canada

 

Located on a compact urban site, this $10 M multi-use facility includes a new community centre, public library and daycare, serving the residents of Canada’s highest density per capita neighbourhood.  The 50,000 s.f. facility has become the community’s focal point, organized to provide a high level of access to community programs and events. 

Visual transparency from the street and within the building achieves dynamic results, such as the street-level windows of the gymnasium and the large corner window of the library.  The double-height central lobby provides centralized access to the gymnasium, public library, multi-purpose rooms and the second-floor daycare facility, which is linked to a sheltered, roof-top exterior play area.  The building was also designed to accept a future leisure pool addition.

Client

City of Toronto,

Toronto Public Library

Size

50,000 s.f./ 4,645.2

2 Storey Facility

Child Care – 600 sqm

Child Care with Play Area – 6,500 s.f.

Elevated Exterior Play Area – 3,700 s.f.

Library - 7,800 s.f.

Program

Public Library

Community Centre

Daycare

Gymnasium

Future Leisure Pool

Sustainable Design Features

•   Locally Sourced Materials

•   Indoor Air Quality

•   Natural Day lighting

•   Maximize tight foot print by placing play area on the roof