ChesterCopperpot
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Can't quite picture which building is being expanded.
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Can't quite picture which building is being expanded.
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117 is the Barton Meyers / KPMB Woodsworth building which sits behind these old houses. 119 St. George is its street-facing address (right side of this image):
AlvinofDiaspar
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It's basically an open hall behind that entrance, which can definitely be intensified. I do hope they hire KPMB for this though.
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Northern Light
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Hmmm. I have some concerns w/the height here, but I'm open minded on the point.
My concerns would be 2-fold.
One is that it not adversely affect the 'feel' of the heritage portion of the building, facing St. George.
The other concern I have is whether this will substantially shadow the court yard and preclude a successful tree there in the future.
But as I said, I'm of an open mind on this being made to work.....need to see what they have in mind.
My concerns would be 2-fold.
One is that it not adversely affect the 'feel' of the heritage portion of the building, facing St. George.
The other concern I have is whether this will substantially shadow the court yard and preclude a successful tree there in the future.
But as I said, I'm of an open mind on this being made to work.....need to see what they have in mind.
AlbertC
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The Peter Bronfman courtyard:
The buildings and pedestrian walkway behind:
The buildings and pedestrian walkway behind:
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raptor
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docs are up
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Kongats is an interesting choice. A talented little firm. Could do quite well here as evidenced by their excellent work at UTM and Centennial's Progress Campus.
PMT
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Preliminary Report:
AlbertC
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As per the development applications webpage, the architectural plans were (re)submitted on May 11, 2020. It's the same as the renderings posted above.
If referring to the physical condition of the site itself currently, then work hasn't begun yet.
Addition rendering showing a close up of the facade pattern:
If referring to the physical condition of the site itself currently, then work hasn't begun yet.
Addition rendering showing a close up of the facade pattern:
AlbertC
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Some interior renderings from Kongats' website:
www.kongatsarchitects.com
New Academic Building at Woodsworth College — Kongats Architects
www.kongatsarchitects.com
AlbertC
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117-119 St. George Street - Zoning Amendment Application - Final Report
This item will be considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on September 16, 2020. It will be considered by City Council on September 30, 2020, subject to the actions of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
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Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Alterations to Designated Heritage Properties and Authority to Enter into Heritage Easement Agreements - 117 St George Street
This item will be considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on September 16, 2020. It will be considered by City Council on September 30, 2020, subject to the actions of the Toronto and East York Community Council.
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Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Alterations to Designated Heritage Properties and Authority to Enter into Heritage Easement Agreements - 117 St George Street
Northern Light
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The approval-in-principle for this building was on the Dec 17th agenda of the Governing Council of U of T.
The report is here:
Assuming it did move forward; we are looking at construction as early as March 2021
As per this schedule from the above report:
The report is here:
Assuming it did move forward; we are looking at construction as early as March 2021
As per this schedule from the above report:
Northern Light
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Construction on this one pegged now pegged to start this summer, as per the document below, from a report to the next U of T Business Board.
Report Link here:
Report Link here:
AlbertC
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The future Woodsworth College Expansion is a winner of the 2021 Canadian Architect Award of Merit:
www.canadianarchitect.com
New Academic Building at Woodsworth College
" It’s an elegant building rendered with a deft architectural hand, that is working with an iconic piece of Toronto architecture in a lovely way."
www.canadianarchitect.com
ADRM
Senior Member
Site has had fencing up for some weeks now, and the College has been sending out fundraising calls.
For nearly 50 years, Woodsworth has built a reputation as a welcoming place that offers pathways to higher education for people of all backgrounds. As it has grown, Woodworth has remained true to its founding values with part-time students continuing to make up roughly one-third of the College. In addition, programs such as the Millie Rotman Shime Academic Bridging Program, Diploma to Degree, 65+ and SEE U of T uphold Woodsworth's commitment to access and social mobility.
While Woodsworth has grown into one of the largest colleges at U of T by population, it is still one of the smallest colleges in terms of physical footprint. Space constraints are affecting the College's ability to deliver the programming and academic excellence for which Woodsworth is renowned.
The renovation and expansion will change all this.
The new six-storey building will provide dramatic improvements for academics and student services, including the creation of Woodsworth's first-ever learning commons.
Furthermore, the Registrar's Office and Dean of Students will be situated side-by-side, creating a "one-stop shop" to help students with everything from academics and finances to mental health counselling, housing, and other supports.
The benefits of this new building will improve the learning and student experience at Woodsworth and help us build a much stronger sense of belonging across our community—reinforcing our reputation as a place to belong.
For nearly 50 years, Woodsworth has built a reputation as a welcoming place that offers pathways to higher education for people of all backgrounds. As it has grown, Woodworth has remained true to its founding values with part-time students continuing to make up roughly one-third of the College. In addition, programs such as the Millie Rotman Shime Academic Bridging Program, Diploma to Degree, 65+ and SEE U of T uphold Woodsworth's commitment to access and social mobility.
While Woodsworth has grown into one of the largest colleges at U of T by population, it is still one of the smallest colleges in terms of physical footprint. Space constraints are affecting the College's ability to deliver the programming and academic excellence for which Woodsworth is renowned.
The renovation and expansion will change all this.
The new six-storey building will provide dramatic improvements for academics and student services, including the creation of Woodsworth's first-ever learning commons.
Furthermore, the Registrar's Office and Dean of Students will be situated side-by-side, creating a "one-stop shop" to help students with everything from academics and finances to mental health counselling, housing, and other supports.
The benefits of this new building will improve the learning and student experience at Woodsworth and help us build a much stronger sense of belonging across our community—reinforcing our reputation as a place to belong.