vices, the library commons, coffee
stops, the Welland Campus store
and the transit loop,” says Martins.
The newly constructed façade
establishes a “landmark architecture
to enhance the entrance to the col-
lege to establish a new front door to
the revitalized campus,” says Mar-
tins. Morrone says expansion focused
on student needs and comfort as
well as functionality. “The seating is
spacious and abundant and, rather
than a typical table seating arrange-
ment, has more of a comfortable
lounge feel.”
Finishing specialities including
perforated aluminum panels, cedar
slat walls, felt accents, and an ex-
tensive use of Corian for furniture
and wall finishes to create a distinct,
and warm feel.
“There is also a green roof that
has been installed over the kitchen
and additional trees have been
planted outside to create a really
welcoming and inviting space,” he
says. Designed to shadow LEED re-
quirements, the two-storey glazing
and the clerestory provides a sub-
stantial amount of natural light. Mar-
tins says light fixtures are
supported by a daylight harvesting
system with photocell control.
“Another feature is variable speed
air handling units and ceiling fans
which will reduce the demand on
the HVAC system,” he said.
Both firms had experience on
previous Niagara College projects.
They worked as a team with a col-
laborative planning approach from
initial design through construction,
the architect and contractor said.
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