Canadian Architect Features Indigenous House at University of Toronto Scarborough

Canadian Architect magazine takes a closer look at the University of Toronto Scarborough's Indigenous House, a predominantly timber building designed to strengthen connections with Indigenous culture, community, and the natural world. 

Designed by Formline Architecture + Urbanism in association with LGA Architectural Partners, the building includes spaces for ceremonies, classes, exhibitions, research, and community gatherings. Its round gathering spaces are topped by curving grids of glue-laminated timber inspired by traditional bentwood construction. 

Acoustics also play a role in the building's environmental design. Bespoke wood panels and acoustically insulated door transoms help maintain acoustic separation while supporting natural ventilation. 

Thornton Tomasetti provided acoustic, noise, and vibration control services to LGA Architectural Partners for the project.

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