Laurentian University School of Architecture ?cole d'architecture de l'Universit? Laurentienne Project update - April 17, 2012 Mise ? jour du projet - 17 avril 2012 Greater Sudbury City Council Conseil municipal du Grand Sudbury Project Overview o $42.6 million project o First new school of architecture in Canada in 40 years o Over 400 students, 20+ faculty, and 10+ staff in the downtown core at full rollout o Design - Levitt Goodman Architects (Toronto) o First class will begin in Sept. 2013 o First facility: Market bldg. & 2nd flr. CP Telegraph bldg. o Completed school facility to open for Sept. 2015 o $35M economic impact through capital phase; $15M per year impact at steady state I A . 45 :Iii - 1 A An extens|on of LU r. VT. gl, (D- _fjgr gn ev 3 1~ ,135 -'Nga Key Themes o downtown catalyst - direct links with businesses and related services in food, housing, supplies, etc. good urbanism - density, activity, cycling path network, public art, cross-programming with community adaptive reuse - of existing buildings to highlight their historic character and memory, while building new stitching together - between downtown & campus; master plan & site plan; curriculum & building; university & community o o o SITE AXONOMETRIC Site massing strategy: 4 buildings forming a central courtyard _Qtr $3.3 4`uiiq r-i' i fji,-, BUU9 Architecture Program o Design-Build and Community-Design projects (field work) o Co-operative educational model, integrating practical and theoretical knowledge (internships in industry and in architecture) o Emphasis on Francophone student experience and on First Nations/Aboriginal student experience (distinct cultures within curriculum content and building symbolism) o The School will focus on design for the north and on developing expertise in wood design o The School will rely on its ongoing relation to local architecture offices and community businesses o The School will offer a French language Master of Architecture in future GROUND FLOOR PLAN ELM STB. *g Ei dxf' ?5 I i 1 5 IHLII - Hi I I Oowvw . - I .4 31:5 _:UBJHE UEI1 .I 3 1U U6 BU Six year Professional Program The School will offer a six year professional program: o 4 year Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS) degree + o 2 year Master of Architecture (MArch) degree The Program will have four related subject areas: o o o o Design Studio Culture (including histories, material culture) Technology (including ecology, sustainability, structures) Professional Practice (including work-terms for credit) ENTERING THROUGH ENTRY CANOPY g--1 ,jf I -a ,1 5255-In A . _:auuag HISTORIC STITCH ll -fi li j-'A - A _i I. 7-51-TIT_,aii3-UI iff'