North York Central Library Building in Toronto
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North York Central Library Building, Toronto
New Architecture in Ontario, Canada – design by Diamond Schmitt Architects
5 Jul 2018
North York Central Library Building in Toronto
Design: Diamond Schmitt Architects
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
North York Central Library Building
NORTH YORK CENTRAL LIBRARY RE-OPENS
July 5, 2018 ? Toronto?s largest circulating library re-opens today after a major renovation project. Diamond Schmitt Architects has revitalized the North York Central Library and reprogrammed space to support the delivery of new services to meet the changing needs and expectations of its users. The first phase of renewal comprises three floors of the seven-storey facility, which first opened in 1987.
A new grand staircase greets visitors and frames the existing atrium to improve wayfinding and pedestrian circulation. A major feature is the reconstruction of the children?s department on the ground floor to create a transportation-themed KidsStop, a learning and early literacy centre with interactive and electronic learning stations with features for children with special needs.
The Creation Loft on the second floor includes a Digital Innovation Hub with 3D printing, plus sound and video recording studios and a Fabrication Studio with sewing equipment. ?This represents a complete rethinking of how libraries can serve and bring diverse communities together,? said Gary McCluskie, P...
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