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| Jackman Law Building | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Academic |
| Architectural style | Modern |
| Location | University of Toronto Faculty of Law |
| Town or city | Toronto, Ontario |
| Country | Canada |
| Coordinates | 43°39′56″N 79°23′33″W / 43.6655°N 79.3926°W |
| Named for | Hon. Hal Jackman |
| Year(s) built | 2013–2016 |
| Renovated | 2013–2016 |
| Cost | $54 million |
| Renovation cost | $54 million (2013–2016) |
| Technical details | |
| Material | Limestone |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Hariri Pontarini Architects |
| Renovating team | |
| Renovating firm | Hariri Pontarini Architects and B+H Architects |
The Jackman Law Building is a prominent building at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law, located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Completed in 2016, the building features a modern architectural style and is named after benefactor, the Honourable Hal Jackman.
Construction and design
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Construction began in May 2013 and was completed in September 2016. The building was designed by award-winning architectural firm Hariri Pontarini Architects, in collaboration with B+H Architects, at a cost of approximately $54 million.[1]
The design integrates the building with its surrounding environment, including Queen’s Park and Philosopher’s Walk. The structure consists of a crescent-shaped classroom and office wing overlooking Queen’s Park, a renovated Bora Laskin Law Library pavilion with expansive glazing adjacent to Philosopher’s Walk, and a central unifying space known as the Law Forum, which serves as a gathering area for students and faculty.[2]
The building's exterior is distinguished by vertical limestone fins providing sun shading and energy efficiency, complemented by operable windows for natural ventilation. It also features a green roof with native vegetation to manage stormwater sustainably. A significant architectural highlight is the three-storey Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP Atrium, a social focal point that fosters community interaction with fireplaces and seating areas.[3]
The renovation connected the new structure seamlessly with the historic Flavelle House, maintaining its heritage features and integrating new structural elements for cohesion. Accessibility features include all-gender bathrooms, braille signage, a prayer room, and a smudge room.
The building houses classrooms, including a 210-seat moot courtroom used for mock trials and named in honour of Justice Rosalie Silberman Abella. Additionally, it provides faculty offices, student services, seminar rooms, and a new food court.[4]
The Bora Laskin Law Library within the pavilion underwent extensive mechanical and lighting system upgrades, including energy-efficient HVAC systems, daylight-responsive lighting controls, and improved audiovisual equipment for classrooms and lecture halls.
References
[edit]- ^ "Jackman Law Building". University of Toronto Faculty of Law. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
- ^ "Jackman Law Building Project". Hariri Pontarini Architects. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
- ^ "Inside U of T's new Jackman Law Building". Toronto Life. June 20, 2025. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
- ^ "University of Toronto Faculty of Law". Smith + Andersen. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
External links
[edit]- University of Toronto Faculty of Law – Buildings
- Hariri Pontarini Architects – Jackman Law Building Project
- Smith + Andersen – Project Overview
43°39′56″N 79°23′33″W / 43.6655°N 79.3926°W
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