Craig Webb of Gehry Partners

Craig Webb and the Evolution of Mirvish+Gehry Toronto

From its conception, Mirvish+Gehry Toronto has been in a state of evolution.

Mirvish+Gehry Concept Sketch by Frank Gehry
Mirvish+Gehry Concept Sketch by Frank Gehry, mind (C) Gehry Partners, LLP
Born from the sketch above, the team at Gehry partners utilizes extensive physical modelling to evolve and refine Mirvish+Gehry Toronto.   
Mirvish+Gehry Toronto within the context of its surrondings
Mirvish+Gehry Toronto within the context of its surroundings

Craig Webb of Gehry Partners, LLP recently gave urbantoronto.ca a window into the early stages of Mirvish+Gehry Toronto and the evolving plans.   READ MORE

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Article featured image by Jack Landau

Mirvish+Gehry Toronto Will Feature OCAD U Facility Honouring Princess of Wales

Yesterday, OCAD University announced it will name its new 25,000 square foot facility within Mirvish+Gehry Toronto The Princess of Wales Centre for Visual Arts at OCAD University. Along with the David Mirvish Collection gallery, this new facility will serve as the cultural centrepiece for a re-imagined stretch of King Street West and an evolving downtown arts and culture district.

Photo courtesy Urbantoronto,  image by Jack Landau
Photo courtesy Urbantoronto, image by Jack Landau

For more coverage of yesterday’s exciting announcement, please visit the media sources below:

The National Post – Royal assent: William and Harry cheer OCAD University decision to name new arts centre after Princess Diana

The Globe and Mail – OCAD’s new cultural centre to be named Princess of Wales Art Centre

Urbantoronto – Details Emerge for OCAD U at Mirvish+Gehry Project

For the Official Press Release and Supplementary Announcement Visuals, please visit OCAD University.