RYERSON UNIVERSITY
CURRENT STUDENTS
MY.RYERSON.CA (RAMSS)
Image Arts and Ryerson Ryerson Image Centre and Research Center
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NEWS


November 2011 - IMA Building at night November 2011 - IMA Building in the day October 2011 – East Tower Stair Case. October 2011 – New Office Space. October 2011 – Student Study and Collaboration Space. October 2011 – Student Study Space. July 2011 – Research Centre - The rails in the floor will accommodate the Collection Vault's future expansion. July 2011 – The Collection Vault - Work on the Vault is nearing completion. July 2011 – Office Corridor (2nd fl.) – Energy efficient blinds have been incorporated into the windows. July 2011 – Dark Room (1st fl.) - Room ready to be fitted out with production equipment. July 2011 – Ryerson Image Centre Entrance (1st fl) - Ceilings and walls are in the progress of being installed. July 2011 – University Ryerson Image Centre (1st fl) – Ryerson Image Centre floor is ready to receive new wood flooring. July 2011 – Ryerson Image Centre Prep Room (1st fl) – Work is on-going in the primary area. July 2011 – Office Corridor (2nd fl.) – Each door reflects a vibrant colour scheme. July 2011 – Landscape, Bond Street –Silva cells will provide better tree growth and assist with storm water management. July 2011 – Student Study Space (2nd fl.) – Study space ready for finishing touches. July 2011 – Student Studio Space (2nd fl.) – One of the spaces being restored to its original function. May 2011 - University Ryerson Image Centre, 1st fl. - Walls and ceilings in the process of installation. May 2011 - Main Ryerson Image Centre, 1st fl. - view of structural steel walls and sound insulation. May 2011 - New Offices, 2nd fl.- Light filled corridor and alcoves for future display cases. May 2011 - Research Centre, 2nd fl. - Infrastructure work for power, data and HVAC is nearing completion. May 2011 - East Stair Tower - stairs on in the process of being installed May 2011 - Student Study Space, 1st fl.- Ceilings are currently being enclosed. May 2011 - Study Space, 2nd fl.- Intumescent fireproofing of structural steel is in progress. May 2011 - The Great Hall, 1st fl.-, Ceilings and walls are currently being installed. May 2011 - The Collection Vault, 2nd fl.– The Vault is ready to receive new flooring. May 2011 - Washrooms, 2nd fl. - Ceiling and wall finishes in the process of completion. April 2011 - Student study and collaboration space on the first floor facing Bond Street April 2011 - This stair tower has been designed to allow natural light into the building April 2011 - Two new elevators will provide transportation for the entire building April 2011 - Student study space located on the second floor, north east corner April 2011 - Light filled corridors connect the new build areas with the existing spaces April 2011 - Exhibit preparation space will receive and prepare collections for exhibits April 2011 - View of the school’s enlarged and light filled lobby located on the first floor April 2011 - The Ryerson Image Centre's two storey entry hall located on the first floor April 2011 - View of the structural steel supports and infrastructure for the new Ryerson Image Centre April 2011 - Second floor corridor will incorporate new display cases for student work April 2011 - Typical light filled office spaces on the second floor, east side of building April 2011 - The brightly lit Image Arts Building glows at night December 16, 2010 - South side glass system December 16, 2010 - Ground floor washroom north side December 16, 2010 - Ground floor great hall December 16, 2010 - Ground floor December 16, 2010 - Basement corridor December 16, 2010 - Second floor east side spray fireproofing Installation December 16, 2010 - Material lift and vault in Research Centre November 5, 2010 - Webcam October 1, 2009 - Artist's rendering

Image Arts Building and Ryerson Image Centre and Research Centre

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The evolution of the IMA Building

Image Arts Building and Ryerson Ryerson Image Centre and Research Centre

The brightly lit Image Arts Building glows at night

Image Arts Building and Ryerson Image Centre and Research Centre

The IMA Building

ABOUT

The renovated School of Image Arts building will provide an accessible learning and teaching environment for undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and researchers. From its enhanced studio and production spaces to its exterior of glass-encased LED lights, this creative landmark (a former brewery warehouse) will also house the Ryerson Image Centre, with its acclaimed Black Star photography collection.


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DATES

START

April 2008

PROJECTED COMPLETION

Fall 2011

PROJECTED OCCUPANCY

Fall 2011


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PROJECT TEAM

STATUS

: January 2011

Final move in and reinstatement activities for the School of Image Arts were completed in December 2011 and the building is now partially occupied. The school’s production and classroom spaces are in regular use by all Image Arts students, staff and faculty.  The new student study areas continue to be a hub of activity.

Full occupancy of the Ryerson Image Centre continues to be targeted for early 2012; relocation planning and moving discussions are underway with staff.

Ryerson's cafe tenant, Balzac's has begun fit-out activities for the space and the cafe is expected to be opened in early spring..



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FACILITIES

  • Total Space: Renovation: 40,000 sq ft (3,716 m2)
    Expansion: 14,000 sq ft (1,300 m2)
  • Student collaboration and study spaces
  • Faculty offices
  • Renovated digital imaging facilities
  • Dedicated production areas
  • Greater accessibility
  • Increased natural light
  • Integration with Gould Street pedestrian zone
  • Street-level café
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RYERSON IMAGE CENTRE

  • Ryerson Image Centre: an international centre of excellence for education, research and exhibition of photography, new media and film
  • New home to the world-renowned Black Star Historical Black & White Photography Collection
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Budget and Financing

Budget

$70.95 million


Financing

$32.9 million Knowledge Infrastructure Program

$12.50 million Fundraising

$25.55 million Internal Sources


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