First images of Diller Scofidio + Renfro's new University of Toronto building

2019-03-01T15:55:00-05:00

A proposed new University of Toronto building at 90 Queen’s Park Crescent will bring together academic and public spaces to create a hub for urban and cultural engagement. The proposal will come forward for consideration by university governance.

Site plan of the new building with Falconer Hall as its immediate neighbor. Image: Diller Scofidio + Renfro.

Designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro, the newly unveiled 90 Queen’s Park proposal for a nine-story building is expected to become the permanent home of University of Toronto's School of Cities in addition to a number of academic units from the Faculty of Arts & Science, the Institute of Islamic Studies, a branch of the Anne Tanenbaum Centre for Jewish Studies, and the Archaeology Centre as well as spaces for the Faculty of Law, the Faculty of Music, and the Royal Ontario Museum.

Music recital hall with a view. Rendering: bloomimages, image courtesy of Diller Scofidio + Renfro.

"Among the building’s showpieces is a music recital hall, with a large window serving as an exceptional backdrop to the stage and providing the audience with south-facing views of the Toronto skyline," reads the announcement. "Above the hall will be a 400-seat event space with similar skyline views. Ther...

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First images of Diller Scofidio + Renfro's new University of Toronto building