RYERSON UNIVERSITY
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MY.RYERSON.CA (RAMSS)
Student Learning Centre
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NEWS

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Media Coverage

Retail stores along Yonge Street at the base of the Student Learning Centre. Plaza entrance to the Student Learning Centre to be built at Yonge and Gould. Graphic representation of the interior functional organization Main entry lobby on Level 1, staircase leading up to the existing Library on the 2nd floor Flexible study space on Level 8 (Sky Lounge) facing west towards Yonge St. Open study space on Level 6 (The Beach) facing north west towards Yonge St. Small group study space on Level 6 (The Beach) facing north west towards Yonge St. November 2010 - Demolition November 2010 - Demolition
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Integrating retail space in the Student Learning Centre
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What does the SLC mean for Ryerson?
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Architect Craig Dykers discusses the design of the Ryerson University Student Learning Centre
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Architects ask "What should be done at the Yonge and Gould intersection?"
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All artist's renderings courtesy of: Labtop USA Corp / Zeidler Snøhetta"

ABOUT

Transforming the vibrant intersection of Yonge and Gould streets (on the former site of retail landmark Sam the Record Man), the Student Learning Centre will give the entire Ryerson community an outstanding environment in which to study, collaborate and share ideas. Designed by two renowned architectural firms, the building will be accessible, digitally connected and ready to adapt to the newest modes of discovery.


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DATES

START

February 2010

PROJECTED COMPLETION

Winter 2014

PROJECTED OCCUPANCY

Winter 2014


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PROJECT TEAM

ARCHITECTS

Zeidler Partnership (Toronto)
Snøhetta (Oslo and New York)

CONTRACTOR

Demolition: Quantum Murray
General contractor: TBD

PROJECT MANAGER

GENIVAR

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

Ellis Don

RETAIL BROKER

CBRE

Quantity Surveyor:

Marshall Murray

 

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STATUS

: January 2011

The appeal period for the rezoning application ended on December 29th with no objections from the public.  City of Toronto Building Department is currently reviewing the building permit application; this permit represents formal permission from the City of Toronto to begin construction on the site. The shoring and excavation permit application is being processed by the city (shoring involves supporting the construction site so the street structure stays intact before excavation takes place).

The tender for shoring and excavation was closed on January 16th and the remaining tender packages for various building trades (e.g., electrical and plumbing contractors) are being prepared by Ellis Don. These tenders will be posted throughout 2012.

The architectural team is currently reviewing cost estimates from Ellis Don and Marshall Murray (Quantity Surveyor) on various construction components. This is a quality assurance process to ensure the estimates are aligned. 

Ellis Don is scheduled to take possession of the site on February 1st and should have the construction hoarding (installing plywood around the perimeter) installed by February 16th

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FACILITIES

  • Total Space: Approximately 155,464 sq ft (14,443 m2)
  • Retail at street level and below grade approximately 16,000 sq ft (1,486 m2)
  • Home to a wide range of academic support services, to promote learning success
  • A new Digital Media Zone
  • Connected to the existing Library Building
  • LEED Silver Certification with at least 50% green roof

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Budget and Financing

Budget

$112 million


Financing

$45 million Government of Ontario

$45 million Internal Sources

$22 million Fundraising


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