The design concept is built on an understanding that learning and creativity are not only fostered in the traditional classroom environment, but also happen in open and inspiring interstitial spaces that allow for serendipitous encounters and collaborative activities. The design focuses its attention on the essential qualities of collaborative spaces that include: natural light; connection to nature and views; warmth of materials; and comfortable scale.  Building users can choose amongst a variety of collaborative spaces.

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Architects: Moriyama & Teshima Architects, Montgomery Sisam Architects

Location: Mississauga, ON, Canada

Architects In Charge: Daniel Teramura, Daniel Ling

Area: 223.534 ft2

Project Year: 2017
Photographs: Shai Gil

Structural + Sustainability: WSP Canada Inc.

Landscape: Valcoustics Canada Ltd.

Signage + Wayfinding: Entro Communications

Mechanical + Electrical + Av + It: MCW Consultants

Civil: Counterpoint Engineering Inc.

Traffic: BA Consulting Group Ltd.

Contractor: Bondfield Constructors

Accessibility: DesignABLE Environments Inc.

© Shai Gil

The design concept is built on an understanding that learning and creativity are not only fostered in the traditional classroom environment, but also happen in open and inspiring interstitial spaces that...