U of T: Rotman Expansion/Ctr for Jurisdictional Advantage and Prosperity (KPMB)

[Nahhas]

I like how 97 St. George will be almost submerged in the modern structure; unlike the department of economics just north on St. George where the older structures make up most of the main facade.

 

[Jasonzed]

From Sat...

 

[barrytron3030]

Some great progress here. I do love the pace at which institutional projects, especially those of U of T, are built.

 

[Parkdalian]

From a few days ago:

Pump that 'crete!

 

[androiduk]

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[CML]

Quite a bit of progress here since the last update


http://www.flickr.com/photos/47034510@N08/5087204348/

 

[DKsan]

Some great progress here. I do love the pace at which institutional projects, especially those of U of T, are built.

For the most part, the reason for a lot of university/college buildings being built fast is because of conditions stipulated in the final phase of federal stimulus funding. I'm not sure whether this building is under that though...

 

[ponyboy]

this slide show of the construction was just posted on the rotman website.

http://stratcomm.library.utoronto.ca/rotman_slideshow/rcs_slideshow.swf

 

[grey]

Some elements here are very similar to the Bell Lightbox.

And various other KPMB designs, I guess...

 

[syn]

Some elements here are very similar to the Bell Lightbox.

And various other KPMB designs, I guess...

I also noticed that. I guess the Villa Malaparte is a classic icon of economics too.

 

[androiduk]

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[greenleaf]

From today:

 

[Nefarious]

Face to face with a crane, from Robarts, sorry for the glare. Robarts as odd windows.

 

[androiduk]

Application: New Building Status: Not Started

Location: 97 ST GEORGE ST
TORONTO ON M5S 2E8

Ward 20: Trinity-Spadina

Application#: 09 176602 BLD 01 NB Accepted Date: Dec 6, 2010

Project: University New Building

Description: Revision: Proposal to construct new green roof (Area 14, 667.61 sq.ft.) to existing addition. Permit for new addition to ROTMAN MANAGEMENT SCHOOL - U of T. New 9 Storey building plus mechanical penthouse - attached to existing Rotman Building. ***Green Roof shall be cover by serparate building permit**** See 08 195689 ZAL, 09 110461 MV, 09 117439 STE, for PAL, C of A and Site plan, as well as existing building permit 09152753 BLD to demolish rear portion of existing heritage building

 

[greenleaf]

Built on the premise of integrative thinking using both horizontal and vertical connections, the new construction for the Rotman Expansion is almost topped out.

From their website: "“KPMB’s design expresses our core mission to pursue scholarly excellence and promote the power of creativity and Integrative Thinking,” says the Rotman School’s Assistant Dean, Integrative Planning & Chief Operating Officer Mary-Ellen Yeomans. “Their design emphasizes strategic connectivity, both inside and out. The architecture draws on the value of what surrounds it and expands that value beyond the site, well into the campus and the city of Toronto.”"

Here is the render for the site:

A close up of workers on the structural supports for the upcoming green roof:

A look at the site from the corner of St. George and Hoskin:

The U of T has numerous midblock connections. Here's the view from Massey College towards St. George Street:

And a closer look at the backside of the building and what appears to be the loading dock:

Along the back is a piece of cladding and glass which appears much, much, much darker than what is shown in the above render: