[Gow Hastings Architects - Odeyto Indigenous Centre - COVER IMG] Odeyto responds to the traditional axis of cardinal directions and the rising and setting of the sun as it travels through the seasons / Tom Arban
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Odeyto Indigenous Centre

PrizeHonorable Mention in Architectural Design / Educational Buildings
Firm LocationToronto, Canada
Project locationToronto, Ontario, Canada
CompanyGow Hastings Architects
Lead ArchitectValerie Gow
Design TeamGow Hastings Architects: Valerie Gow, Partner; Jim Burkitt, Design Director; Graham Bolton, Project Architect; Courtney Klein, Technical Lead. Two Row Architect: Brian Porter & Matthew Hickey, Indigenous Design Architect. V&R Engineering: Nemanja Vujic, Mechanical Engineer; Evan Chase, Electrical Engineer. RJC: Michael Pond, Structural Engineer. Forrec: Scott Torrance, Landscape Architect
ClientSeneca College
Projecthttp://www.gowhastings.com/projects/seneca-college-odeyto-indigenous-centre

The Odeyto Indigenous Student Centre is a home away from home for the school's Indigenous students. Odeyto is inspired by the image of a canoe docking to gather knowledge before continuing on life’s journey. As the only building on campus with a curvilinear design, Odeyto breaks away from the colonial grid. Striking when viewed from the outside, the building’s curves create a warm, womb-like interior. The structure alludes to the Haudenasaunee longhouse, reinforced by east and west glass entrances aligned to the summer solstice. The red doors honour the missing and murdered indigenous women.