Pickering West Branch Library & Community Centre | Toronto, ON

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Program
Community / Library
Client
City of Toronto
Location
Toronto, ON
Status
Complete
Partnering Architects
N/A
Year
2001

This combined library and community centre overlooks Petticoat Creek on the western edge of Pickering. A large roof lifts upward toward the ravine, shading the facility and framing the exquisite view along the creek. Translucent glazing is utilized to create a softly-lit interior environment appropriate for library use.

The facility houses community spaces as well as a branch library. These programs come together in a central, shared gallery space, often used for art exhibits. The building has an outdoor terrace along the ravine edge, where users can enjoy views to the surrounding landscape.