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M A R C H 2 0 2 3 | 69 R EN D ER I N GS CO U RT E S Y S W EEN Y&CO A RC H I T EC T S shelter and catch the light and the sun- rise in different ways," Copeland says. "It provides an identifying marker for the building. On the interior, the sawtooth profile in the glazing at the stairwell provides interesting light and shadows in the central areas." Just steps inside the ground floor, a café and light-filled open space wel- come students, and a stairwell rising to the second and third floors offers fully-connected, bleacher style seating where students can hold impromptu meetings. "In the lecture hall on floor two, seating is configured in tiers, with two rows of desks on each tier so learn- ers can turn and face one another for collaboration," Copeland says. "The upper floors will have curated 'hubs' or learning labs where stu- dents, faculty members, and business partners can collaborate on solutions for the challenges facing the world of business in the 21st century," Martin says. "These are not regular class- rooms, but dynamic, active spaces that will promote engagement and focus." In active learning classrooms, stu- dents are seated six to a table and an instructor-operated screen at each table facilitates "learning by doing." Each floor, whether occupied by another department, like student services on level four or the business school's expanding PhD program on level six, remains flexible with movable furni- ture and features that adapt to a range of learning and teaching experiences. Wood finishes on the stairs and ceiling within the spaces invite warmth. Structural painted steel is exposed for a modern and almost industrial feel that Copeland says implies "a hardworking building for people who work hard." The wood in the ceilings continue up the stairs and into some of the common and shared areas; then it shifts to perforated metal and exposed ceilings, depend- ing on the space. "The changing ceiling features begin to identify the space while the floors remain durable and neutral," Copeland says. An important feature in the inte- rior is the raised access floor, which houses the underfloor air distribution system, electrical components, and AV cabling. "This frees up the ceiling for the drop or perforated metal sys- tems and beautiful three-dimensional acoustic features in the banquet hall," Copeland says. This will also be one of Canada's first Smart buildings, which means automation and responsive tech- nology has been integrated into the building design. Digital systems and sensors will anticipate the number of people that will be in different rooms, collect data on the use of those spaces, and correctly light and heat the spaces in advance and fine-tune the build- ing's energy use. Sustainability and inclusion were important factors in the building's design, which includes single-use, gen- der-inclusive washrooms on every floor and a LEED Gold certification target. Construction officially began at the end of August 2021 and is expected to complete in 2024. "DeGroote believes business education should focus on impact," says Khaled Hassanein, dean of the DeGroote School of Business. "The McLean Centre for Collaborative Discovery will help us in delivering a unique, discovery-based approach to business education." A McLean Centre for Collaborative Discovery – McMaster University 2666 Royal Windsor Dr Unit 8, Mississauga, ON L5J 4N1 WJ Construction is a premier specialty contractor and supplier with over 20 years of experience in waterproofing for commercial, industrial and institutional projects across Ontario. We are an in-demand partner for both new developments and the restoration of aging infrastructure. WJ Construction is proud to be an approved applicator for many major waterproofing systems. WJ's original mission of delivering high-quality service in a timely and cost efficient manner, remains the primary focus of our team. Our processes are continuously updated to incorporate new technology and diversity of materials in order to deliver cost elective solutions. As the industry evolves, WJ Construction's reputation as a leading player continues to grow in this sector of the construction industry. www.wjconstructionco.com Tel: 416 999-2098 • Email: ash@wjconstructionco.com • Website: www. wjconstructionco.com WJ Construction.indd 1 WJ Construction.indd 1 2023-02-14 1:30 PM 2023-02-14 1:30 PM