UNIVERSITY OF TORONTOFaculty of Law Development Study

June 2007

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO Faculty of Law Development Study

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR CONSULTING SERVICES

The University of Toronto is inviting proposals from qualifi ed consultant teams to undertake a visioning exercise for the Faculty of Law and its surrounding context. Included in the team will be the necessary disciplines of architecture, urban planning and design, landscape architecture, heritage and, if necessary, structural engineering. The University plans to engage up to three consultant teams, through a two-stage selection process to produce visionary ideas for a precinct plan on this important campus site.

For stage 1, the University will invite a maximum of 6 fi rms for a presentation and interview.

For stage 2, an intensive planning and design exercise is required of 3 candidates which will culminate in a second round of presentations, and preparation of a model and renderings.

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SELECTION SCHEDULE

June 14, 2007 Issuance of Expression of Interest (EOI)June 27, 2007 EOI submissions dueweek of July 2, 2007 Interviews with selected teamsJuly 16, 2007 Selection of up to three teams for Stage 2July 17, 2007 Initiation of Stage 2September 12, 2007 Design submissions dueSeptember Public presentations and exhibits

RECEIVING OF PROPOSALS FOR CONSULTING SERVICES

Sealed submissions must be received by 12 noon on June 27th, addressed to:

Julian Binks, Manager Capital Projects Planning, University of Toronto215 Huron St. 7th Floor.Toronto, Ontario M5S 1A2CANADA

INTRODUCTION

The Faculty of Law at the University of Toronto has a long and illustrious history. Established in 1887, it is one of the world’s great law schools, a dynamic intellectual and social community with nearly 60 full-time faculty members and more than 25 annual distinguished short-term visiting professors from the world’s leading law schools, as well as over 700 undergraduate and graduate students. The Faculty’s rich academic programs are supplemented by its many legal clinics and public interest programs, and its close links to the Faculty’s more than 6,000 alumni, who enjoy rewarding careers in every sector of Canadian society and remain involved in many aspects of life at the law school.

Over the past decade, the law school’s academic, extra-curricular, and co-curricular programs have grown dramatically. The number of faculty members has more than doubled; senior managerial staff, program directors, and support staff have also increased. The tremendous growth of the law school has meant that it is bursting at its frayed and worn seams. The Law School’s physical space and existing facilities can no longer support its current programmatic needs or its anticipated future needs. While Falconer Hall and Flavelle House (including the Bora Laskin Law Library) and the glorious precinct in which they reside, are beloved to legions of alumni, the site presents a signifi cant challenge for the Faculty’s growth.

Following on recent signifi cant achievements in building and landscape improvements across the St. George campus and those of neighbouring cultural institutions, including the Royal Ontario Museum and the Royal Conservatory of Music, the University of Toronto and Faculty of Law imagine the creation of a landmark institutional precinct to accommodate the Faculty of Law and Music that will play an important part of the architectural renaissance of the city. These buildings and grounds should engage and inspire members of our community and members of the public. The precinct should be a beautiful space that encourages people to come together and share ideas. It should also refl ect the University and Faculty’s public values, which include a commitment to environmental sustainability and to physical accessibility.

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THE SITE

The Faculty of Law is bounded by Philosopher’s Walk to the west, the Royal Ontario Museum and its Planetarium to the north, and Hoskin Avenue, Queen’s Park and the Parliament buildings to the south. The existing context of low-to-mid rise institutional buildings establishes an overall built form pattern.

For the purposes of this project, the study area shall be defi ned as Queen’s Park Crescent to the east, Bloor Street to the north, the western edge of Philosopher’s Walk to the west, and Hoskin Avenue to the south.

The site is located between two important green open spaces – Queen’s Park and Philosopher’s Walk– which offer mature vegetation to the south, east and west. Recently completed is a Master Plan for Philosopher’s Walk that provides guidance to the improvement and maintenance of this green space amenity. Surrounding open spaces contain a rich network of pedestrian paths which merge with those of the adjoining campus. The site is in the position to serve as a “gateway” to Philosopher’s Walk, as well as to the South Campus. The area around the site is popular with pedestrians. Paths of movement through the site include those connections from the east campus, Queen’s Park and the Museum subway to Philosopher’s Walk and the central campus.

This area will continue to be subject to redevelopment pressures. The Royal Ontario Museum is just completing an extensive renovation and addition on its Bloor Street frontage. This expansion has led the institution to attempt further development on its Planetarium site to the south. In 2005 a proposal was put forth for a 46-storey residential condominium tower. Although this scheme did not proceed, the Royal Ontario Museum continues to look at development on the site. The City of Toronto’s 1997 Secondary Plan for this area gave permissions to construct up to 23m on this site. These approved development permissions will need to be taken into account with respect to the precinct capacity. In addition, the Toronto Transit Commission is seeking to construct a second exit at the southern extent of Museum station. Potential for this exit should be also be considered through this development study.

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UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO Faculty of Law Development Study

PROJECT GOALS AND INITIATIVES

The selected consultant teams will be asked to produce a conceptual plan and vision for the Faculty of Law. This work will also engage the surrounding context, which includes the Faculty of Music, the Royal Ontario Museum, and Philosopher’s Walk. The consultant teams will specifi cally be required to address the following goals and initiatives:

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1. Identifi cation of Redevelopment Opportunities

In order to meet the pressing needs of approved and planned program enhancements relating to the Faculty of Law’s academic mission, additional development must be investigated within the constraints of the site. The University of Toronto approved an Interim Planning Report for the Expansion of the Faculty of Law in January 2007 that details the Faculty’s specifi c space requirements, including an additional 6300 gsm. The Faculty of Law is housed in two historic buildings, Flavelle House (78 Queen’s Park) including the Bora Laskin Library addition and Falconer Hall (84 Queen’s Park). Each is a listed heritage building in the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

Redevelopment concepts will consider implications to parking, servicing, pedestrian routes, safety and accessibility, sustainability, and the potential for an additional subway exit. Heritage parameters must also be considered. The consultant team will test and evaluate built form options, using the requirements as laid out in the Planning Report.

entrance to Faculties of Law & Music Bora Laskin Library & west courtyard pedestrian entrance to Faculty of Music north-west corner of Queen’s Park Royal Ontario Museum Royal Conservatory of Music Gardiner Museum

2. Enhance and Refi ne Relationships with Adjacent Sites

The Faculty of Law is located in an important institutional setting. It is accessed from Queen’s Park Crescent, a main city thoroughfare, yet also a formal sym-bolic edge to Queen’s Park. Queen’s Park itself is a historic landscape and the largest open space in the downtown. Immediately to the north lies the Royal On-tario Museum. Renovations and additions to this institution are nearly complete. The ROM and the Faculty of Law share service access through an easement agreement that runs through the University’s property. The Faculty of Music is currently located in a building directly west of the Faculty of Law, and shares entry points and common areas. Redevelopment of the Faculty of Law will have signifi cant impact on, and offer opportunities for, future development plans for the Faculty of Music. A draft Project Planning Report for this faculty has identifi ed the need for an additional 3000gsm of space.

Other important sites include the Ontario Parliament Buildings (situated at the south end of Queen’s Park, Philosopher’s Walk (west of the Faculty of Law site) the Royal Conservatory of Music (located at the northwest corner of Philosopher’s Walk), and the Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art (located on the east side of University Avenue).

3. Improve Connection with Philosophers Walk

The open space running from Bloor Street south to Hoskin Avenue is known as Philosopher’s Walk. This space is a vestige of the Taddle Creek ravine, and part of a signifi cant historic landscape running through Toronto. It is recognized as a unique and appreciated space within the St. George campus. Philosopher’s Walk is an evolving landscape, as signifi ed by the recent development projects on the Royal Ontario Museum and Royal Conservatory of Music sites. Partially in response, a master plan update was prepared in 2006 that calls for preservation of its cultural landscape attributes and character, while encouraging future fl exibility. New plans for the Faculty of Law precinct should take advantage of its prominent location alongside Philosophers Walk by introducing new physical and visual connections with this space.

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4. Promote Sustainability

The University of Toronto is dedicated to promoting environmentally conscious and sustainable development on its campuses. The Faculty of Law agrees that in a large urban campus such as St. George, buildings represent the single most important element that affects the environment; they give it a recognisable form and are major consumers of natural resources in their construction and operation. Building design professionals, users and university administrators have an inherent responsibility to foster good environmental practices.

Redevelopment in the Faculty of Law precinct should reinforce energy conservation, green space and other environmental practices. The precinct should not be considered in isolation, but rather as part of an integrated campus system. Design concepts should incorporate opportunities for leading-edge sustainable technology and innovations.

south entrance to Philosopher’s Walk Faculty of Law as seen from Philosopher’s Walk Bora Laskin Library stair connection from Faculty of Law to Philosopher’s Walk view west from Bora Laskin Library terrace

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The University is interested in working with an Architectural team who have experience with University or institutional clients, are good listeners, can readily establish a rapport with the client. Responding teams should be comprised of expertise in the following disciplines: architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning and heritage. Teams are asked to submit information about the following:

1. Understanding of the Site and Methodological Approach• A statement of the team’s design philosophy and particular strengths• A description of the team’s understanding of the site, and how it intends to approach this project.

2. Experience• A description of lead and supporting fi rms, including key personnel• A history of the team’s experience, including number of projects, years of operation, range of project types and sizes, awards, prizes and any other relevant information. Please note that the University is expecting that roles on joint ventures will be properly credited, that all images are captioned, and that the individual fi rm’s contribution is clearly stated.• Resumes for each fi rm and for key personnel.

3. Relevant Sample Projects• Up to 6 sample projects that the team (including supporting fi rms) has completed in the areas of architecture, landscape architecture, planning and heritage in the last 5 years. Include a description of the project, size and complexity of the work, and client reference. Client references should include organization name, contact persons and telephone numbers.

Submissions should be formatted to 8/12” x 11” and should be limited to 20 pages, single-sided, inclusive of appendices. Any additional materials will not be considered. Twelve copies of the submission are required. June 2007

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EVALUATION PROCESS AND SELECTION

The University of Toronto is seeking a diverse range of design approaches to this project. Submissions are encouraged from teams of various sizes, with local, national or international experience. Knowledge of sustainable and innovative design is recommended.

The criteria for the selection of teams will be based on an overall quality of the respondent’s submission and its appropriateness to this project. The University of Toronto welcomes experience in a variety of design initiatives including built projects, competition entries and theoretical works. Demonstrated ability to address particularly complex urban sites in a thoughtful manner will be an important consideration in the submission review.

Following review of the EOI submissions, it is anticipated that up to six teams will be interviewed by the Selection Committee. These interviews will further assess the team’s expertise and compatibility for this project. Three consultant teams will then be selected for Stage 2 of the process.

Stage 2 will consist of a 2 month intensive design exercise during which teams will develop proposals for the Faculty of Law precinct. Consultant teams will be paid a $25,000 fee to complete this portion of the work. At the end of this process it is expected that consultant teams will produce the following deliverables:

• Scale Model (1:250) showing massing of built form, open space, pedestrian routes, streetscapes, parking, servicing and drop-offs• 4 Presentation Boards, 24” x 36”, showing plan, section and perspective views of the same• A report brief formatted to 11”x17” including the images and drawings used on the presentation boards• A Powerpoint Presentation, which will be presented twice; fi rst to the University of Toronto, and secondly to the broader community.

APPENDICES

Those consultant teams selected for Stage 2 will be provided with the following additional supporting material:

• Interim Project Planning Report, Faculty of Law, January 2007• Investing in the Landscape – Open Space Master Plan, 1999• University of Toronto area Heritage Conservation Study, 1993• Stepping Up to 2010, Faculty of Law Academic Plan, 2007• Philosopher’s Walk Master Plan Update, 2006• Draft project Planning Report, Faculty of Music, 2003• Drawings, surveys, descriptions of existing conditions: buildings and site

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QUESTIONS

All questions concerning the proposal should be directed in writing to: Julian Binks Email julian.binks@utoronto.ca

In order to maintain consistency of information and responses, no other persons at the University will receive or respond to questions concerning this call. During the proposal period, Questions & Answers will be published on the Faculty of Law’s website, and updated regularly, without revealing the source of the questions: www.law.utoronto.ca

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