Expansion to add study space to face of library By Ingrid Philipp The Brutalist concrete façade of the original Robarts Library at the University of Toronto is renowned for its seemingly forbidding entry to any but the most serious scholar. While the topmost stacks have remained sacred ground to protect books and materials from casual […]
NEWS: Robarts lets in the light (August 2019)
September 2nd, 2019 · Comments Off on NEWS: Robarts lets in the light (August 2019)
NEWS: Huron-Washingon Parkette relocates while UTS expands (Spring 2019)
April 23rd, 2019 · Comments Off on NEWS: Huron-Washingon Parkette relocates while UTS expands (Spring 2019)
Concerns expressed about future of playspace By Ahmed Hagar In December Councillor Mike Layton announced the closure of the Huron-Washington Parkette to residents on his website, stating that it will be moved from 420 Huron St. and relocated to 406 Huron St. The parkette is now closed, but concerned residents are being assured that this […]
NEWS (OCTOBER 2016): Preventing a wall of towers
October 28th, 2016 · Comments Off on NEWS (OCTOBER 2016): Preventing a wall of towers
Spadina Avenue high-rise not a bar for height By Annemarie Brissenden A 25-storey, 334-unit apartment building is providing the model for a new mixed-student residence at the northwest corner of Spadina and Sussex avenues, but not in the way local residents’ associations would like. “It’s effectively the same height as 666 [Spadina Ave.],” said Scott […]