U of T: Centre for Civilizations, Cultures, and Cities
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The project involves the demolition of the former McLaughlin Planetarium on the University of Toronto's St George campus to make way for a new 6-storey institutional building called the Centre for Civilizations, Cultures, and Cities. The building is designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro with architects—Alliance as Architect of Record. The new building will include institutional space, public amenit
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Education, Commercial
- Location
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- UrbanToronto
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Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The project involves the demolition of the former McLaughlin Planetarium on the University of Toronto's St George campus to make way for a new 6-storey institutional building called the Centre for Civilizations, Cultures, and Cities. The building is designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro with architects—Alliance as Architect of Record. The new building will include institutional space, public amenities, and a recital hall, and features a restrained angular facade referencing the neighbouring Michael Lee-Chin Crystal at the Royal Ontario Museum. |
Original sector | Institutional |
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Country | Canada |
State | Ontario |
City | Toronto |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Education, Commercial |
Article published date | 2026-05-15 |
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