CCA Archive
49-50 McCaul St. Toronto, ON. Canada
This project proposes a new outpost for the Montreal-based Canadian Centre for Architecture. As the general public has very little exposure to the inner workings of the architectural profession, this facility would allow passers by to drop in and become engaged by the extensive collection of architectural drawings and models that this outpost would house. The ultimate intention of the built form would be to allow archivists and researches, as well as general visitors, to spend many quiet, pleasant mornings and afternoons amidst the historical and contemporary collections. A careful separation of private and public spaces, with sporadic windows from one into the other, allows both public and private visitors to benefit from the presence of the CCA outpost. Modular shelving, shown on the next page, encircles the private and public spaces in order to produce a playful environment in which individuals may remove materials from the shelves and discover the contents without the sense of intimidation that rows and rows of clinically labeled spines can instill. The space contains a cafe and general and rare artifact working areas to accommodate various activities.
Studio_1B
Date_spring2011. revised winter2014.
Media_photoshop. illustrator. rhino 5. v-ray.
