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Ryerson Expo (2nd Place), 2009
Ryerson University, Toronto; Civic
The open forum is a ground for academic and social exchange between the urban and student communities. The distinctive lines in the square can act as dividers when hosting expositions. Key features: a multipurpose Podium, Benches, and a Water Feature that cancel city noises.
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Site
A canvas for academic and social exchange. Lines of pavers in the Expo can function as dividers in a exposition event.
Ryerson Expo leads into the future development of Ryerson's Main Quad
The Podium as a student meeting place
The Podium as a student meeting place
A new evening public place for the community
Competition Model
Competition Model: the fountain, podium, and lines of pavers which demarcates dividers in an event occation
Competition Model: the podium and seating
Competition Model: the noise cancelling fountain
Programmatic design
The first sketch: the lines on site and the circulation