Fabrication has begun for the ParkletTO

As the semester ends, the shipment of Accoya wood arrived and the Parklet team began the fabrication of the project. Starting with the cutting and sorting of the wood, the team then went on to sand down edges and arrange the pieces for the modules. With the thousands of unique pieces that need to be perfectly sized, the team will be steadily working away at this for several weeks!

Design work on the Parklet TO continues!

Where traditionally it is simply a roped off area of street where cars park, used for restaurant seating or as a public space, the Ryerson students chose to design a flexible bench-like seating that leave room for customization for future locations and uses. 

Working with the Toronto authorities as well as the police force, the team has been iterating designs for a few weeks.

The team decided to create a parametrically undulating surface, modeling the process using T-Splines and Rhino.

[R]ed[U]x Lab project redesigns Toronto's Streetscape

[R]ed[U]x Lab has most recently been tasked with the design of a parklet on the intersection of Elm Street and Yonge Street by the Yonge Street BIA. Being the first parklet in Toronto, the team is able to fully redefine the typology of such a space. Here are some sneak peek initial brainstorming ideas the team came up with, with more imagery to come soon!

Hope for Hearts Finishing Touches

The team has been finalizing the assembly of the backdrop wall including integration of the sponsors and coordination of the lighting array. What is most impressive about this project is just how quickly this was developed and assembled especially when you consider the majority of the team consisted of first year architectural science students coming in with no familiarity with laser cutters.

Working Away on Hope for Hearts

Another project currently underway is a backdrop for the Hope for Hearts Gala for SickKids which will be at the Granite Club this June. This resourceful and enthusiastic team developed an illuminated reception wall and currently is under development with a group of first and second year students in [R]ed[U]x Lab.