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Architect’s Statement
The Fire and Emergency Services Training Institute was designed to
take full advantage of the site, in terms of views, natural light,
and solar and wind exposure. The clarity of the plan and the
complexity of the section create volumetric experiences that are
dynamic and varied. Careful consideration was given to the design
of the massing; exterior finishes and lighting sources of the
elements for day or night response, given the potential evening
rental possiblities; LEED considerations; and the location of the
project within an airport, adjacent to a runway and visible from
the sky during takeoff and landing. Transparency, permiability, and
solidity are explored for practical and aesthetic purposes. The
integration of solar shading, a green roof, a solar wall
construction, and natural ventilation features are identifiable
architectural responses to the client's dedication to responsible
building practices.
Owner
Greater Toronto Airport Authority
Toronto
Data
Type of facility:
Fire and emergency services training institute
Type of construction:
New
Site area:
19.67 acres
Area of building:
33,662 GSF
Capacity:
160 staff and students
Total cost of construction:
$13.7 million (Canadian)
Status of project:
Completed 2007
Credits
Architect
Kleinfeldt Mychajlowycz Architects Inc.
Toronto
Structural engineer
Halsall Associates Ltd.
Toronto
Mechanical and electrical engineers
P. T. Engineering Ltd.
Burlington, Ontario
Civil engineer
Trow Associates
Brampton, Ontario
Cost consultant
A.W. Hooker Ltd.
Toronto
LEED and sustainable design consultant
Halsall Associates Ltd.
Toronto
Photographer
Carol Kleinfeldt
Toronto
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