Rotman Commerce, University of Toronto
3XN Architects
New York City, USA
ABOUT
Occupying a key site at the University of Toronto, St George Campus, that is a threshold between the historic campus, the north campus, and the city beyond, the new Rotman Commerce building stitches together the surroundings, facilitating flow of people and communicating its purpose clearly.
Rotman Commerce is preparing students for careers in business
and the professional sphere they will enter. This design of the
building aims to enable and represent professionalism. Home to a large percentage of international students, the Rotman Commerce program is distinguished by its breadth and mix. The building prioritizes inclusion and diversity, creating a home-from-home environment.
Rotman Commerce is a prestige institution and the facilities for students, staff and faculty reflect this. The building prioritizes a unique programmatic layout that allows interaction, engagement and connection with the faculty, staff, and the entire Rotman Commerce student body. Ultimately, this building will serve as a fitting home for the RC program facilitating current and future needs for many years to come.
ROLE
Lead Designer
CLIENT
Confidential
PROGRAM
Education
LOCATION
Toronto, Canada
STATUS
Commission - In Progress
YEAR
2021 - Ongoing
Exterior Render
As one of the last vacant sites on the campus, Rotman Commerce serves as a unique opportunity to create a building that serves as a landmark, both highly visible, and connected to it’s diverse neighbours.
Site Plan
The site of the Rotman Commerce Building is mainly accessed from North or south approaches along Devonshire Place and the West Pedestrian Walk. It’s accessible from Train and Bus routes along Bloor, as well as a large flow of pedestrian traffice from South Campus.
Interior Renders
Site Considerations
Street View
The massing of the building is a diagonal that is divided by program and responds to the surrounding context. This layout allows for an open and terraced interior space that is interconnected through stairs and bridges.
Axo
Exterior Render
