New College - Forecourt to New College student residence featuring a round concrete planter curb around an existing mature deciduous tree. New College - Forecourt to New College student residence featuring a round concrete planter curb around an existing mature deciduous tree.
New College Plaza

University of Toronto

location

Toronto, Ontario

type

University Streetscape

client

University of Toronto

completed

2018

team

Van Eslander + Associates

 

A new architectural portico extends the interior corridor out into the landscape. The historic New College courtyard layout is mimicked in the new streetscape. Mature existing trees are enveloped by a curvilinear curb. New unit pavers extend the pedestrian realm providing places for students and faculty to study, gather and socialize.

project highlights

New College Plaza - integrated wayfinding signage and seating in unit paved walkway New College Plaza - integrated wayfinding signage and seating in unit paved walkway
New College Plaza - wood slat bench on concrete base at building wall New College Plaza - wood slat bench on concrete base at building wall
Forecourt to New College student residence featuring a round concrete planter curb around an existing mature deciduous tree. Forecourt to New College student residence featuring a round concrete planter curb around an existing mature deciduous tree.
View west along the Willcocks Streetscape with an architectural portico to the right and street trees in a sodded boulevard on the left. View west along the Willcocks Streetscape with an architectural portico to the right and street trees in a sodded boulevard on the left.
New College Plaza New College Plaza - students walk below the porticos.
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