U of T reaches agreement to build 23-storey student residence
The first new residence building to be constructed on the downtown Toronto campus in a decade will house 511 students in a bright, airy structure that mixes modern residence spaces with lively retail storefronts (renderings by Diamond Schmitt Architects) Read more here.
Strategy magazine features U of T’s new innovation hub
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U of T innovation centre to help form ‘new cornerstone’ of the Canadian economy
Toronto’s burgeoning innovation district – home to hundreds of researchers, entrepreneurs and innovation-minded partners – is poised to undergo a dramatic expansion. A rendering of phase one of the new University of Toronto innovation centre at the corner of College Street and University Avenue, as viewed from the west (all renderings courtesy of Weiss/Manfredi Architects) Read more here.
‘A wow factor’: Nearly half of U of T research space revitalized in sweeping project
Renovated labs in the Medical Sciences Building are part of the revitalization project (photo courtesy of Faculty of Medicine) About 1,100 U of T researchers benefiting from the renovation It takes more than a smart idea to achieve a breakthrough. Researchers also require space and equipment to carry out their experiments. Read more at UofT News.
Project Management Celebrates Pride!
The Project Management Department celebrated Pride Month by building (surprise!) a rainbow arc(h) of balloons - all blown up without the use of mechanical devices or helium - and getting together for themed home-baked goodies.