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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) Campus in Ontario, Canada by KPMB ArchitectsJanuary 18th, 2014 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: KPMB Architects The Centre for International Governance Innovation is located on a 3.9-acre site formerly occupied by the Seagram distillery. The campus, a reinterpretation of a traditional academic quad building based on the Oxford model, also houses the Balsillie School of International Affairs.  Image Courtesy © Maris Mezulis
 Image Courtesy © Maris Mezulis The client asked for a campus to last at least 100 years, a “vibrant sanctuary,” to facilitate reflection, collaboration, and discussion. The solution consists of two three-storey, interconnected buildings and an auditorium pavilion organized around a courtyard.  Image Courtesy © Maris Mezulis The scale, proportions and materials of the brick elevations facing the street are a direct response to the 19th-century masonry industrial buildings in the surrounding neighborhood. In contrast, three-story glazed elevations face the courtyard to promote face-to-face interactions among the students and scholars who frequent the Centre.  Image Courtesy © Maris Mezulis Classrooms, offices, and the auditorium are organized off a spacious, continuous corridor. Much like a cloister, the corridor features floor-to-ceiling windows facing the courtyard, and it is furnished with seating and fireplaces to invite chats and collaboration. The program also includes private spaces for work requiring quiet and concentration. A limited palette of local limestone and brick masonry, wood, and glass was used to create a serene atmosphere for study and reflection. The materials are natural and long-wearing, and they promote the local economy and identity.  Image Courtesy © Maris Mezulis In addition to sustainable materials, the building features a Bubble Deck system, which was used to reduce carbon emissions associated with concrete. The system displaces 30 percent of concrete by placing air bubbles within the concrete slab. The bubbles reduce the weight of the concrete, which results in thinner, longer structural spans.  Image Courtesy © Maris Mezulis  Image Courtesy © Maris Mezulis
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