Tag Archives: Educational Architecture

Quebec architectural project ‘deconstructs’ traditional school model

In the heart of Joachim Park in Saguenay, Que., the Agence Spatiale, Appareil Architecture, and BGLA architecture consortium unveil École de l’Étincelle, a school designed to defy the conventional school model through a contextual architectural design. With a focus on sustainability and energy efficiency, the school embodies Saguenay’s lifestyle, deeply rooted in its connection to nature.

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New U of T centre to serve as major student hub

A new building planned for the University of Toronto (U of T) Scarborough will create a major student hub on the north part of the campus. The Instructional Centre 2, or IC-2, will have nearly 18,500 m2 (1719 sf) of academic space, including 21 technology-enhanced classrooms and lecture halls, labs, as well as study spaces, lounges, and open seating areas.

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Toronto university virtually breaks ground for its new twisted building

York University, Toronto, is constructing a ‘twisted’ building to house its School of Continuing Studies. The new building, located at the university’s Keele campus, will will help meet some of the demand for its innovative professional certificate programs and the York University English Language Institute (YUELI). Currently, students attend classes at various locations throughout the campus and staff is spread across four buildings.

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