Sanctuary

Protection or safe place.

ARC362: Architecture Studio IV

Type: Educational/Residential

Instructor: Chloe Town

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Leading a proposal to build new student housing for the University of Toronto campus, this state-of-the-art residence becomes a sanctuary of green areas, sports courts and gathering spaces that foster community and improve the mental health and well-being of 350 students. In terms of its architecture, the project explores the themes of public engagement and circulation, the duality of solid and void, and the aggregation of units. Furthermore, the addition of an adjustable louvered facade empowers students to adapt their units to their liking by tailoring views, natural light and enhancing privacy, while also giving a sense of dynamism to the design. The building features three large atriums (voids) created from the subtraction of units that accomodate a cafeteria, library, and a vertical garden with terraces to enjoy the views of downtown Toronto.

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