Carleton University is proposing the development of a nine-storey student residence building with 166 dwelling units and approximately 450 beds.
The currently landscaped lot for the proposed New Student Residence building is located at the north section of the campus, to the west of Campus Avenue, facing the main campus entrance (University Drive). Furthermore, a continuous sightline exists from the site towards Bronson Avenue and down Sunnyside Avenue.
Some of the proposed design features applicable to the City OP and Carleton’s 2016 CMP in the New
Student Residence design include:
• Provide affordable housing to students with an estimated 450 beds (166 dwelling units)
• Compact development with well defined public and private spaces. This includes the ground floor
that accomodates a public connection to the tunnel system; communal amenity spaces accessible
to all CU students on campus; semi-private amenity spaces and exterior spaces on the upper floors
as well as an accessible roof for residents of the New Student Residence. Bookable private spaces
are also provided for the use of residents.
• Environmental and sustainable design features such as storm water management and Passive
House Design principles;
• Exterior amenities consider pedestrian friendly walkable streets, pathways and tunnels; the entire
perimeter of the New Student Residence building will be fully accessible and inclusive.
A series of outdoor amenity terraces, seating areas and pathways will help tie-in with the existing
campus landscaping and pathway systems, while emphasizing the landscape design and
maintenance;
• The New Student Residence design reinforces the connection to Carleton’s surroundings
while supporting and promoting an active campus year round. Multiple indoor amenity areas will
help animate the predominant glazed façade facing both Sunnyside Avenue on the east and the
campus’ main pedestrian pathway on the west;
• A strong emphasis will be placed on the design quality of the proposed New Student Residence,
while providing attention to durable and sustainable materials. It will strive to present a distinctive
identity and reflect Carleton University’s commitment to exceptional student support, as well as
inclusive learning, living and community experience. (Also refer to other applicable drawings and
studies in this SPCA submission)
Architect: Diamond Schmitt Architects and KWC Architects
Development application:
http://app01.ottawa.ca/postingplans/...appId=__BP3474
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