Stephen Hawking Centre at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics
STEPHEN HAWKING CENTRE AT THE PERIMETER INSTITUTE FOR THEORETICAL PHYSICS
Teeple Architects
PHOTOGRAPHS
Tom Arban , Scott Norsworthy , Shai Gil
MANUFACTURERS
Mulvey & Banani Lighting Inc., VMZINC
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Ball Construction Ltd.
CIVIL ENGINEERS
MTE Consultants Inc.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS
Mulvey & Banani International
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
Scott Torrance Landscape
ACOUSTIC CONSULTANTS
State of the Art Acoustik
MECHANICAL ENGINEERS
Cobalt Engineering (now called Integral)
PROJECT TEAM
Stephen Teeple, Chris Radigan, Bernard Jin, William Elsworthy, Martin Baron, Myles Craig, Rob Cheung, Maryam Mohajer, Jan Kroman, Mike Sargent, Mark Baechler, Neeraj Bhatia, Jack Chen
LEED CONSULTANT
Enermodal Engineering
MANUFACTURERS/SUPPLIERS VM ZINC
Umicore Building Products
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
Bridget Kane, Amanda Chong
LOCATION
Waterloo, Canada
LEED
Silver
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
CPE Structural Consultants
CATEGORY
Research, Educational Architecture
“We asked them to provide the optimal environment for the human mind to conceive of the universe” Neil Turok, Director, Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics
This major expansion project more than doubles the size of the world renowned physics research facility in Waterloo, ON.
The form and architectural solution of the expansion focused on the creation of an interconnected, unified whole that encourages interaction among the various disciplines of physics.
The design strategy focused on creating a variety of ideal research environments including both quiet research spaces and areas for dialogue and collaboration.
This dynamic interaction is fostered through visual interconnectivity, and the provision of a wide range of interaction opportunities, from small nooks in communal areas, to the Black Hole Bistro on the ground floor and Interaction Areas that break down the boundaries between floors, to innovative teaching spaces.
All areas of the facility are hardwired to connect globally with latest audio-visual communications and IT infrastructure.
The facility enables lectures, cultural performances and live demonstrations to be shared, while promoting communication and collaboration with communities afar.
Key Plan
