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Replacement of George Webster Elementary School Toronto District School Board

March 8, 2016

Replacement of George Webster Elementary School

AGENDA

1. Welcome & Introduction – Ward 16 Trustee Sheila Cary-Meagher (TDSB)

2. Project Overview – David Percival (TDSB)

3. Concept and Process – Leo Makrimichalos (MC Architects)

4. Comments and Questions

5. Adjournment and Invitation to view panels and discuss the

design with team members.


1981: Leo Makrimichalos Architect 1982 to 1988: NQM Architects 1988 to 1992: NQMC Architects 1992 to 2015: Makrimichalos Cugini Architects 2015 to Present: MC Architects Inc.

16 Full Time Employees 5 Licensed Architects 7 Technologists/Grad.

Architects 1 Specifications/Codes 3 Administrative Staff

FIRM PROFILE


Over 100 new Elementary Schools Over 15 new Secondary Schools Over 250 Additions and Renovations Design Excellence Awards for Schools

SCHOOL DESIGN EXPERIENCE


DESIGN EXCELLENCE AWARDS

David Bouchard Public School Award of Excellence, City of Oshawa Urban Design Awards, 2014 Mount Pleasant Village Public School, Library and Community Centre Heritage Canada Foundation Achievement Award, 2012 American School and University Award for Outstanding Design in the Educational Interiors Showcase 2012 Brampton Urban Design Award 2012

Cedarbrae Library The Ontario Library Association 2012 Library Architectural and Design Transformation Award American School and University Award for Outstanding Design in the Educational Interiors Showcase 2012

Kleinburg Public School 2010 Masonry Award (from MCTA & OMCA)

Dufferin/St. Clair Library 2009 Heritage Toronto Award of Merit The Ontario Library Association 2010 Award of Excellence American School and University Award for Outstanding Design in the Educational Interiors Showcase 2010


Brookhaven Public School (Replacement)

1991


St. Edwards Catholic Elementary School

St. Andre Catholic Elementary School Replacement

2014

2015

Latest Toronto New Schools

Concept by M.H.K. Wong Architects


Mount Pleasant Village Public School, Library and Community Centre


Cedarbrae District Library


UNDERSTANDING THE PROJECT

Diversity

• 30 languages Vision

• Equality, Inclusiveness, Community, Achievement

Other Services • Daycare operated by YMCA,

Parenting + Family Literacy Centre

GEORGE WEBSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL “Achieving Together to Build a Better World”


KEY ISSUES

Phased Construction • Safe operation of existing

school during construction

Improve Safety • Clear sight lines

(interior/exterior) • View arrivals from Main Office • Separate vehicular and

pedestrian flow


OPPORTUNITIES

Landscape • Existing tree / berm preservation • Outdoor primary play area consistent with existing • Adjacent Park open space

Community Connection • Entry sequence to reinforce image of caring + integrated institution • Zone school for Community after hours use

State-of-the-Art Building • Fully accessible, bright, comfortable, healthy and safe


The 21st Century school should: 1. Enhance teaching and learning, and

accommodate the needs of all learners.

2. Serve as a centre of the community.

3. Result from a planning and design process that often involves community interests.

4. Make effective use of available resources.

5. Be flexible and adaptable.

6. Provide for health, safety and security of all its users.

OPPORTUNITIES


An Accessible school should: 1. Be proactive in applying the latest

Accessibility Requirements

2. Provide barrier-free access to all visitors, staff and students

3. Enable the user to feel integrated in the school and community

4. Utilize the latest technology

ACCESSIBILITY


EXISTING SITE PLAN 1. EXISTING BUILDING AND

PORTABLES TO BE FULLY OPERATIONAL DURING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLISHED UPON COMPLETION OF NEW SCHOOL

2. PROPOSED NEW SCHOOL

3. EXISTING PARKING

4. CONNECTION TO PUBLIC PARK FROM PLAYFIELD

5. VEHICLE ACCESS TO PARKING

6. PROPOSED STREETFRONT

Meeting the Ministry of Education’s requirements by modifying a new school design that has recently been built within the Benchmark Cost


CONCEPT GROUND FLOOR PLAN

KINDERGARTEN

SPECIALTY CLASSROOMS

WASHROOMS

OFFICE / STAFF

GYMNASIUM / LIBRARY

Ross Drive Elementary School, Brampton Peel District School Board Completed Dec. 2014


CONCEPT RENDERING


PROPOSED SITE PLAN


SUSTAINABILITY

Building

Durability of Materials Low-VOC, local, renewable materials Recycled Content High-Performance Building Envelope Energy Efficiency

Ontario Building Code SB-10 compliance Zoning of building systems for future flexibility Optimized daylighting

Diffused light Demonstration Green Roof Toronto Green Standard – Tier 1


SUSTAINABILITY

Physical Factors affecting Learning

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Temperature/Humidity Ventilation Lighting Daylighting Acoustics Class size Aesthetics


PROGRAM

1. 26 CLASSROOMS 2. 4 FULL-DAY KINDERGARTEN

CLASSROOMS

3. 2 ART ROOMS

4. 2 SCIENCE ROOMS 5. 6 SPECIAL EDUCATION

ROOMS

6. TRIPLE GYMNASIUM/STAGE 7. INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

ROOM

8. CHILD CARE 1. INFANT, TODDLER AND

PRESCHOOL 2. PEDIATRIC CLINIC 3. PATENT AND FAMILY

LITERACY ROOM

9. FULLY ACCESSIBLE


SITE PLAN


GROUND FLOOR PLAN


SECOND FLOOR PLAN


ELEVATIONS


TIMELINES

1. Tender March – May 2016

2. Site Plan Approval March – May 2016

3. Building Permit March – May 2016

4. EDU and TDSB Approvals March – May 2016

5. Construction Start June 2016

6. Construction Period for Replacement School 16 Months

7. Completion of Replacement School August 2017

8. Demolition of Existing School September 2017

9. Construction of Fields and Child Care Addition Fall 2017

10. Completion January 2018


RENDERING


THANK YOU

PLEASE STAY TO VIEW THE PANELS AND DISCUSS THE DESIGN WITH THE

TEAM MEMBERS. COMMENTS CAN BE EMAILED TO:

[email protected]

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