St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts

Project team

Architect
Hariri Pontarini Architects

Client
City of Toronto

 

service

Consulting

Completion

Ongoing

The Project

Human Space was part of the winning team selected from an international design competition to reimagine the aging St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, which was the City of Toronto’s official centennial project.

Led by Hariri Pontarini Architects, the “Transparence” design concept is radically accessible, opening up the building to the community with a flexible design that will allow the main theatre space to rotate and accommodate between 600 to 1,000 seats.

Preliminary feedback sessions regarding the project indicated that Toronto has a need for affordable and accessible spaces where local artists can gather and create. Human Space provided the accessibility consulting services and worked closely with the architectural team to complete accessibility drawing reviews and consultation.

Project Images

The main level at the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts are barrier-free for patrons requiring assistive devices.
There will be space available in the theatre for patrons using assistive devices like wheelchairs or walkers.
An adaptable layout that enables the main theatre area to rotate and accommodate over 1,000 seats.