passage
Toronto, Canada / 2023
rhino, enscape, photoshop, illustrator
rhino, enscape, photoshop, illustrator
Located in downtown Toronto on Davies Avenue, wedged between two buildings with a road on one side and a community park on the other, Passage serves as a beacon of natural light, providing ample daylighting in needed spaces while prioritizing its occupants’ comfort. A clear hierarchy is established among the floors, with the ground floor primarily public, open to the cafe and stacks where magazines and other forms of media are found, whereas the third floor offers more private seating and viewing spaces.
In recognition of the often overlooked age group, this library includes various multi-purpose spaces targeted towards the growing number of preteens within the region, aiming to provide a safe and dynamic environment for these students. The second floor, designed primarily for the youth, includes a computer lab, built-in cubbies, stacks and workspaces, encouraging a versatile environment for the youth’s activities and learning needs.