Ismaili Centre & Aga Khan Museum
Client: Imara (Wynford Dr.) Ltd.
Project description
The Ismaili Centre and Aga Khan Museum share a 6.8-hectare site, enhancing the cultural landscape. The Ismaili Centre is a 90,000-sq. ft. two-story facility featuring a unique domed glass roof, housing a place of worship, library, social hall, meeting rooms, and administrative offices. It employs a state-of-the-art displacement ventilation system for efficient climate control. Adjacent to the Centre, the Aga Khan Museum spans 110,000 sq. ft. and includes exhibition galleries, a 350-seat theatre, workshops, a restaurant, and open courtyards.
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Characteristics and Impacts
- State-of-the-art displacement ventilation system enhances energy efficiency and indoor air quality.
- Unique architectural features, such as the domed glass roof, contribute to the site’s aesthetic and cultural significance.
- The collaboration of the Ismaili Centre and Aga Khan Museum fosters community engagement and cultural education.
2012 Governor General’s Medal in Architecture
2014 Toronto Construction Association, Best of the Best Award
