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