Landscape Architecture - IBI Group

Landscape Architecture Institutional
Mohawk College
Hamilton, Ontario, CA
IBI GRoup
In 2009 Mohawk College retained IBI Group to develop a Renewal
Plan for Fennell Campus in Hamilton. This Plan acts as a guide for the
future built form of the Campus with a focus on quality, innovation,
and sustainability. The first projects to stem from the Renewal Plan
are the Centre for Entrepreneurship, Learning and Innovation Building
(H-Wing) and four distinct and dynamic plazas and landscaped
spaces: The first space, Entry Plaza, directly facing Fennell Avenue
and the Centre, creates a new “front door” to the campus meant to
welcome and orient students, staff and visitors alike. Also, the red
public art “MOHAWK” sign is located prominently on the plaza visible
from a pedestrian and vehicular perspective. The Convocation Green,
framed by three campus buildings and the Entry Plaza, serves as
the new convocation space and informal gatherings. The Cafeteria
Court is a sunken space with an amphitheatre that acts as an outdoor
extension to the campus cafeteria. Intended uses are for informal
gatherings, performance space, and outdoor classrooms.
Last the Terrace Court located north of the Cafeteria Court serves as
an outdoor extension to the glass corridor that provides opportunities
for informal gathering and learning. A grove of birch trees and a
meandering stone wall also add interest to the space.
2011 Award of Merit in Architecture & Sustainability; City of Hamilton Urban
Design & Architecture Awards
Client Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology
Role Urban Design, Master Planning, Schematic Design, Working
Drawing and Design Development
Scope/Size 7,600 Sq m
Status Completed
Firm(S) IBI Group
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