UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO AT
SCARBOROUGH
STUDENT CENTRE
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
DECEMBER 2001
The University of Toronto is inviting an expression of interest from architects for the design of a student centre at the University of Toronto at Scarborough.
The selection committee will invite 4-6 firms for interview. A package of materials will be issued to those selected.
SELECTION SCHEDULE
Call for Expressions of Interest December 13, 2001
Closing Date for Receipt of Letters January 17, 2002
Selection of Candidates for Interview January 28, 2002
Interviews Week of February 11, 2002
PROJECT BACKGROUND
The University of Toronto at Scarborough is seriously deficient in space for student facilities. This coupled with an increased enrolment results in an urgent need for a student centre.
The Centre will be much more than a simple shell for various activities. It will be a building which will be the focus of student life and student government on the campus of the University of Toronto at Scarborough, a home for clubs, and a location for student meetings both formal and informal, with a variety of different places where it will be possible to relax in different ways. It will be somewhere for which all the students on the campus will be proud to take responsibility. The Student Centre will be a multi-purpose and flexible facility incorporating space for student government, student clubs and associations, student services, services such as a convenience store, copy shop and food outlets as well as high demand meeting rooms and different types of lounges. It will not only bring together different campus groups, but will also provide a place to welcome and serve the students.
The campus master plan locates the Student Centre on Military Trail at a major entry to the campus. The Centre must exhibit a strong collegial image to Military Trail but its main access will be from the campus Ring Road. The plan is for a 4352 gross square meter two-storey facility, connected at the south end of the building to the Bladen Building and Recreation Centre. The concept is to include all the high traffic uses - retail, Student Council offices, a café/pub and games room on the at-grade level, with quieter activities - student clubs, lounges, multi-faith prayer room and offices - on the upper floor. The design must be flexible to accommodate evolving student needs over time.
PROGRAM AND BUDGET
The program defines a total of 4350 gross square meters. The construction cost is estimated at $8.6 million excluding GST and escalation.
PROJECT SCHEDULE
Occupancy by August 2004.
ARCHITECTURAL TEAM
The University is interested in attracting architects who are good listeners and who can readily establish a rapport with students.
REQUIRED INFORMATION
Five copies of the Letter of Interest are requested. The submission should be no more than 8 single sided letter-size pages inclusive of appendices. Any additional materials will not be considered. The following information should be included:
1. General
The University will consider joint ventures for the project with the following conditions:
3. Previous Relevant Experience
EVALUATION.
Four to six firms will be interviewed for final selection by the Architect Selection Committee established by the University of Toronto for this project.
QUESTIONS
All questions concerning the expression of interest should be directed in writing to:
Janice Oliver,
Assistant Vice-President, Operations & Services,
University of Toronto
27 King's College Circle, Room 109H,
Toronto, Ontario M5S 1A1Fax: (416) 978-1737
In order to maintain consistency of information and responses, no other persons at the University will receive or respond to questions concerning this call.
RECEIVING OF LETTERS OF INTEREST
Sealed submissions must be received by 12 noon on Thursday, January 17, 2002 addressed to:
Janice Oliver,
Assistant Vice-President, Operations & Services,
University of Toronto
27 King's College Circle, Room 109H,
Toronto, Ontario M5S 1A1
Late submissions will not be accepted.
December13, 2001
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