and provided an opportunity
with significant public visibil-
ity from a distance. We can
take advantage of this new
building to provide a new face
to the campus,” says Francki.
“The curvilinear facade of the
building responds well to the
natural landscape of the adja-
cent pond and arboretum.”
The holistic design and
its architectural elegance are
the result of a rigorous design
process. ZAS Architects + In-
teriors have had their hands
full in completing design of
the 169, 000 sq. ft. five-storey
cloud design. The construc-
tion project undertaken by La-
ing O’Rourke as the Construc-
tion Manager in partnership
with the Gillam Group came
with its own set of challenges,
including the usual weather-
related issues and the acqui-
sition of municipal approvals
and building permits under
tight deadlines. Not only is
the physical construction of
the building challenging, but
the project is also being con-
structed at a time when the
university is host to a large
number of other significant
capital projects, including two
new subway stations, a new
Life Sciences building (recent-
ly completed) and the athlet-
ics stadium for the 2015 Pan
American Games. In the offing
are a new student residence
and a new student centre.
Notwithstanding the rigors
of the multiple construction
activities, the University is
pleased to provide the many
benefits that the projects will
Founding Dean of the Lassonde School
of Engineering, Janusz Kozinski
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