architect
Moriyama & Teshima Architects
Location
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
client
University of Toronto
total square footage
65,300 SF
design team
Daniel Teramura
Carol Phillips
Veronica Madonna
Phil Silverstein
Jay Patel
Adrienne Tam
Allan Yee
Andrew Bernaus
Chris Ertsenian
Cristian Simionescu
Greg Perkins
Jay Zhao
John Blakey
Michael Nicholas-Schmidt
design-builder
PCL Constructors Canada Inc.
sustainability
LEED Silver
University of Toronto Mississauga Innovation Centre
A major expansion of the former Kaneff Centre, the Innovation Centre is a new
gateway to the UTM campus, an incubator for industry partnerships and a multifunctional hub of academic, administrative and social activity. The focal point of
this dynamic synergy is the Rotunda, an open and airy circular atrium created
at the heart of the building. Lined in warm-toned travertine and white oak, the
light-filled Rotunda is an engaging gathering place for faculty, students and
industry partners and a key venue for receptions and conferences.
This welcoming gesture is reflected in the Innovation Centre's exterior
as well. Floor-to-ceiling glass on the ground level showcases the activity
inside and expresses transparency and accessibility, helping to activate an
underused exterior courtyard and communicate an animated presence to
passersby. Vertical aluminum fins on the upper two storeys continue the
visual permeability while providing effective shading from direct sunlight.
“We are thrilled with the recently-completed Innovation Complex at the
University of Toronto, Mississauga. Moriyama & Teshima provided a brilliant
design and the ongoing support necessary to bring that design to life.
The M&T team were a delight to work with; responsive and efficient with an
overriding sense of partnership. We would highly recommend them.”
—Paul Donoghue, Chief Administrative Officer, UTM
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