Carleton University has just begun construction of a new Engineering Design Centre on campus. The $16 million, 25,000 square foot facility will connect to Carleton's Mackenzie Building on Library Road and will provide space for undergraduate students with their experiential learning and their fourth year Capstone design projects. (Rendering above courtesy of Carleton University)
The Carleton Newsroom reported that this project was designed by a joint venture of Diamond Schmitt Architects and KWC Architects.
The three-storey building will feature the following:
- Maker space
- Design studios
- Workshop bays
- Central atrium
- Meeting spaces
- Lounge spaces
The Faculty of Engineering and Design (FED) is looking forward to collaborating with the community on this project.
"The best learning environments inherently combine both theory and practice. By investing in this newly-established space for hands-on education, we look to expand Carleton's longstanding commitment to experiential learning."
FED Dean | Larry Kostiuk
The building's interior has been designed to be open and inviting with formal and informal meeting spaces that encourage students to connect with one another to discuss projects and exchange ideas. The design rooms will be outfitted with presentation technology and will facilitate small group discussions and formal meetings and presentations.
An article in Education News Canada states that the facility will incorporate energy-efficient building systems and strategies for electricity conservation and sustainability. The building will be instrumented and have the controls needed for graduate-level research to explore and test conservation and sustainability ideas.
The entire building has been designed to be inclusive and accessible throughout, including barrier-free clearances for all workshop bays that meet or exceed the Ontario Building Code.
The Engineering Design Centre is expected to open its doors in the fall of 2021.
DataBid is currently reporting on this project - Carleton University New Engineering Building Architectural Services (0016062220)
DataBid is currently reporting on this project - Carleton University New Student Residence & Engineering Design Centre Commissioning Services (0004071720)