EDUCATION

Durham College—Centre for Collaborative Education // OSHAWA

Using a design-build project delivery model, Eastern constructed the newest addition to the Durham College campus—the Centre for Collaborative Education, representing a new direction and changing the way the College community and public relate and engage with the campus.

Originally conceived as a LEED Silver project, the CFCE was certified LEED Gold. The mixed-use facility highlights the multi-dimensional nature of the College. Components such as the Spa Suite and Patient-Care Laboratories are aimed at furthering patient-centered, inter-professional health-care. Accelerator spaces create a hive-like atmosphere geared towards furthering invention, engaging industry, and market innovations. The Centre for Success nurtures future post-secondary students. The Aboriginal Centre and Diversity Services components offer purpose-designed spaces that accommodate cultural practices in an inclusive environment. All these components are complemented by the Global Classroom, shared teaching and maker spaces and, importantly, food and social areas.

Features highlighted in the CFCE include:

• A large video wall comprised of 104 display tiles

• 23-foot high atrium space with living wall (vegetation donated by Eastern)

• Medicine Wheel ceiling treatment pointing to True North, situated within Indigenous Space

Project Details:

Joint Venture: Montgomery Sisam + Architecture Counsel Inc.
$29.6M » 76,000 sq ft » 2018