Project Summary
The overall intent is to design a high performance building that not only fits within its urban context but pays homage to its regional context through site development, massing, and material selection. With regard to its regional context, Northern Ontario is located on the Canadian Shield, which is a vast rocky plateau. This geographical wonder is a collage of Archean plates that give the Earth its greatest area of exposed Archean rock in the world and as such should be celebrated. This poses a quandary when considering how a building, through design, can pay tribute to this unique region. The concept drawing to the right depicts the free-flowing curvature and stepped-pattern of rock formation that could be found on the Canadian Shield. These two massing strategies are utilized in this project not only for their metaphoric qualities but for sustainable reasons as well.
With regard to site selection, the following site (below) was chosen due to the fact that the City of Sudbury has a proposal in place for an Arts District in the downtown area. What would be more befitting than to have an architecture school reside within this newly developed creative sector of the city? The revitalization of this area is important since key existing and future buildings of the city surround the site. As such, the central location of this project calls for the development of public space that is accessible and welcoming for pedestrians. Not only does this have sustainable implications but offers the potential for social and economic vitality by offering a vibrant public space which includes a public terrace and two promenades. In addition to NOSOA being located on this site, an opportunity arises for the proposed Law School that is also being considered to share this site as well. The solution of a free-standing library would not only be more accessible to the public, but a shared library between the schools would save on up front and operational costs. Lastly, due to the dramatic c1imate of the site many sustainable building strategies are considered. For example, the double-skin façade system that dominates the South façade is a crucial component. It allows for the implementation of a direct-gain system that helps heat the building through solar energy. The space between the exterior glazing system and the interior thermal wall with punched windows allows for this passive system and can be used as a solarium. Also, with this system, the solar shades are enclosed, which removes them from the harsh c1imate. Another sustainable feature is an extensive green roof system that is on each level or "plate" of the building. Each level will be accessible to students for upkeep and interactive learning. Many of the renderings illustrate these as well as a commitment to daylighting and minimizing heat loss. Ali of these factors contributes to the goal of developing a campus that acts a catalyst for urban revitalization and economic growth of the community of Sudbury, through strategic placement of buildings for walkability, sidewalk culture, and night life.
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