Creative City Campus Renovations: Fabrication Studios
Temporary Closure and Renovations to the Fabrication Studios
Over the Summer and Fall of 2019, the Fabrication Studios (Wood, Metal, Plastics, Rapid Prototyping and Tool Loans) on Level 1 of 100 McCaul St. will be closed and renovated (see diagrams).
Renovations will be completed by December 31, 2019.
Objectives:
Improve OCAD U’s studio-based learning environments by expanding some studios and improving infrastructure within existing spaces
Provide new equipment and technology
Improve circulation, storage, work flow and transparency
Provide more opportunities for flexible student work space and social gathering
Improve energy efficiency of building systems (heating, air conditioning and ventilation; lighting, controls, network, etc.)
How will the studios change?
Significantly improved lighting and studio infrastructure
Reorganized layout that creates a more direct and connected pathway through the studios and new, flexible student working and gathering spaces
Reorganized layout that adds additional spaces for critique and faculty meetings
Improved visibility into the studios
Consolidated material sales and services space
Relocated and updated washroom
Improved energy efficiency of building systems (heating, air conditioning and ventilation; lighting, controls, network, etc.)
Impacts of the Fabrication Studio Closure
OCAD U recognizes the strong impact this project will have on our students, faculty, course offerings and equipment and process availability.
Careful studies were conducted over many months in consultation with key stakeholders across the university to determine the most cost and time efficient approach to the project.
The project includes adjusting course offerings as much as possible, in collaboration with Faculty offices and the Registrar.
Adjustments were made to provide as much curriculum as possible in alterative spaces on campus, and to set up as much equipment as possible in temporary locations for use.
A process is in place to address students' needs for processes normally available at the university. Students can submit an inquiry online. Needs will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis in cooperation with Studio Management and relevant technicians.
The scope and value contracts for impacted staff and faculty are maintained (i.e. our technician and faculty compliment is not reduced, but may be redeployed to other studios to support temporary equipment set ups).
TEMPORARY SET-UPS AND STUDIO ELEMENT RELOCATIONS
METAL STUDIO
Metal Temporary Location: Foundry Metals Area (see diagram)
MCA 152 will host Metal classes and related activities
Additional grinding stations in MCA 152E
Larger, less frequently used equipment located in the hallway recess, MCA 151
MCA 154A, the future Digital Centre, will be used for short term tool and hardware storage.
Temporary Metal Equipment Set Up:
4 Portable Oxy/Acetalene Units (6 workstations)
Cold cut saw
Additional drill press
Anvil
Lathe
Hossefeld bender
Mig welder
PLUS existing equipment in Foundry
WOOD STUDIO
Wood Temporary Location: ED / ID Shop (see diagram)
Additional equipment has been integrated into MCA 517
Four additional larger, heavier work benches relocated to MCA 515 to facilitate larger projects
Some storage previously kept in MCA 515 has been relocated to MCA 528, to create space additional work space in the shop.
Temporary Wood Equipment Set Up:
Larger planer
Large jointer
Additional table saw
4 additional work benches
PLUS existing wood working equipment
PLASTICS STUDIO
Plastics Temporary Location: MCA 316 (see diagram)
Table saw
Band saw
Drill Press
Mill
Mini lathe
Router
Mitre Saw
Formec
Work tables
RAPID PROTOTYPING CENTRE
Rapid Prototyping Centre Temporary Location: MCA 314 (see diagram)
All current services, with the exception of the large CNC milling machine have been relocated. A small CNC milling machine has been added.
Large CNC milling will be available through RP, facilitated by an external provider. Details available via the Rapid Prototyping web page.
Temporary RPC Equipment Set Up:
All 3D printers
All laser cutters
Small CNC milling machine
TOOL LOANS
Tool Loans is temporarily located in MCA 265 (formerly the Anniversary Gallery in 100 McCaul St.); entrance via hallway, across from Distribution Services
STUDIO MANAGEMENT
Studio Management Offices are temporarily relocated to MCF 220 (51 McCaul St.)
Questions? Contact Us!
We’re here to collaborate with you as we work through the challenges and opportunities in this project! Don’t hesitate to get in touch with the team about any question! Reach us at creativecitycampus@ocadu.ca.
Andrea Hunniford, Manager, Campus Planning and Projects Joanne Frisch, Director, Campus Planning and Projects Nick Hooper, Director, Facilities and Studios Sarah Mulholland, Manager, Student Communications and Campus Community
Creative City Campus Renovations: Ada Slaight Drawing & Painting Studios
Temporary Closure and Renovations to the Ada Slaight Drawing & Painting Studios
Over the Summer of 2019, the Drawing & Painting Studios located on Level 4 south of 100 McCaul St. will be closed for renovations.
Renovations will begin in May, following the Graduate Exhibition, and will be completed by August 31, 2019.
Objectives
Improve OCAD U’s studio-based learning environments by expanding some studios and improving infrastructure within existing spaces
Provide new equipment and technology
Improve circulation, storage, work flow and transparency
Provide more opportunities for flexible student work space and social gathering
Improve energy efficiency of building systems (heating, air conditioning and ventilation; lighting, controls, network, etc.)
Where is this happening?
Level 4 Drawing & Painting Studios and hallways, 100 McCaul St. (see diagram)
How will the studios change?
Significantly improved lighting and studio infrastructure (see concept sketches)
Improved pin-up and display surfaces
Reorganized layout that creates new, flexible student working and gathering spaces
Reorganized layout that adds additional spaces for critique and faculty meetings
Improved energy efficiency of building systems (heating, air conditioning and ventilation; lighting, controls, network, etc.)
Impacts of the Summer 2019 Renovations
The south wing of the Drawing & Painting studios on Level 4, known as the Ada Slaight Studios, and their adjacent washrooms, offices and storage areas will be completely closed throughout the renovations period.
During this period, the Drawing & Painting resource office will operate in MCA 440, and the build shop functions of MCA 475 will run in MCA 430.
Upgrades to Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems (HVAC)
Some areas on the north side of the main building at 100 McCaul St. will be impacted while the heating, air conditioning and ventilation (HVAC) end-of-life units are offline and upgraded during the summer. Temporary measures will be implemented to maintain environmental comforts in the building.
Questions? Contact Us!
We’re here to collaborate with you as we work through the challenges and opportunities in this project! Don’t hesitate to get in touch with the team about any question! Reach us at creativecitycampus@ocadu.ca.
Andrea Hunniford, Lead, Campus Planning and Projects Joanne Frisch, Director, Campus Planning and Projects Nick Hooper, Director, Facilities and Studios Sarah Mulholland, Manager, Student Communications and Campus Community
Wednesday, February 6, 2019 - 10:45am to Monday, February 25, 2019 - 12:00am
OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION
DEADLINE: February 25, 2019
Hullmark Developments and the Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers are excited to announce the Ossington Public Exhibition Career Launcher for senior students and recent graduates from the Faculty of Art.
The exhibition will open in April 2019 at 12 Ossington St. Toronto. The selected proposal will be mounted in a boutique-like space with large window opening out to the busy Ossington street. Due to current access restriction at the building, curators are encouraged to propose projects that can be experienced from the outside. Selected proposal will receive a project support of $ 2,500 from the CEAD.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be Faculty of Art upper-year students or recent graduates from OCADU in 2017 or 2018.
Proposal must have at least one (1) designated curator.
Proposal must be a group show exhibiting at least three (3) artists.
Curators cannot be exhibiting artists.
Proposal must commit to paying minimum artist’s fees per CARFAC schedules or higher.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Full contact information (Name, phone, and email), and a confirmation of eligibility.
One-page curatorial statement.
CVs and bios for all artists and curators.
Maximum 10 support images in jpeg following naming format: 01_ExhibitionTitle_ArtistName.jpeg
An image list including: artist name, title, year, medium, size/ duration (for media work).
Budget proposal.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTION
Please submit all written components in one (1) PDF with separate support images to the attention of Tak Pham tpham@ocadu.ca
