Project Facts
Client
Alliance Française de Toronto
Location
Toronto, ON
Status
Completed 2019
Size
11,000 Sq. Ft.
Partner
The addition and renovation undertaken by Alliance Française de Toronto (AFT) was delivered in two phases on a tight budget, concurrent with a full programme schedule. Phase I opened to the public in 2014, adding a wing at the rear of the existing Victorian-era building to contain teaching and performance space. Phase II enhances AFT’s public presence and relationship to the street through a new front entrance on Spadina Road and a small reception space adjoining the existing building to the south. The expansion adds 11,000 square feet to the building.
Programmatically, Phase I includes a 147-seat performance space at ground level, two floors containing eight classrooms, an elevator and new mechanical systems. Full-height operable windows naturally light and ventilate the second and third-floor classrooms. A curved cedar and copper wall at street level indicates the location of the multi-purpose performance space. In addition to the new entrance and reception, Phase II provides the institution with a gallery, second-floor meeting room, café and library, and renovated infrastructure throughout.
Project Facts
Client
Alliance Française de Toronto
Location
Toronto, ON
Status
Completed 2019
Size
11,000 Sq. Ft.
Partner
Textured, curved wood highlights the new cultural space, while copper and glass anchor and add transparency to the upper classroom floor.
Textured, curved wood highlights the new cultural space, while copper and glass anchor and add transparency to the upper classroom floor.
A new 147-seat, multi-purpose performance centre and eight added classrooms contribute greatly to the AFT’s goals of delivering quality programming, while promoting French culture and language to the global population.
A new 147-seat, multi-purpose performance centre and eight added classrooms contribute greatly to the AFT’s goals of delivering quality programming, while promoting French culture and language to the global population.
Phase II included the integration of a new front entrance and improvements to the historic, Victorian-style red brick face fronting onto Spadina.
Phase II included the integration of a new front entrance and improvements to the historic, Victorian-style red brick face fronting onto Spadina.