https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/2280 en-us Lentzl@bnpmedia.com (Linda C. Lentz) The industrial yellow-brick building one block north of Toronto’s Dundas Square in the heart of the city has been home to the Ryerson University School of Image Arts since the late 1960s.

]]> 1305-ryerson-image-centre.asp Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7683-ryerson-image-centre Lighting designer Ion Luh used a combination of warm, dimmable fluorescent and halogen lamps in the visible public areas to balance with the LED media wall and inner halogen-lit galleries. Ryerson Image CentreDiamond Schmitt Architects/Consullux LightinToronto, CanadaLighting designer Ion Luh used a combination of warm, dimmable fluorescent and halogen lamps in the visible public areas to balance with the LED media wall and inner halogen-lit galleries.Photo © Ryerson Image Centre A 1950s former warehouse was transformed by layers of transparency and dynamic lighting that reflect the media-rich programs and exhibits within the Ryerson Image Centre. Ryerson Image CentreDiamond Schmitt Architects/Consullux LightinToronto, CanadaA 1950s former warehouse was transformed by layers of transparency and dynamic lighting that reflect the media-rich programs and exhibits within the Ryerson Image Centre.Photo © Ryerson Image Centre Wrapped in fritted, low-iron glass, the building is pristine by day, a serene backdrop for the pedestrian plaza, once a vehicular route. Ryerson Image CentreDiamond Schmitt Architects/Consullux LightinToronto, CanadaWrapped in fritted, low-iron glass, the building is pristine by day, a serene backdrop for the pedestrian plaza, once a vehicular route.Photo © Ryerson Image Centre The student lounge features birdlike Artemide Mouette fixtures. Ryerson Image CentreDiamond Schmitt Architects/Consullux LightinToronto, CanadaThe student lounge features birdlike Artemide Mouette fixtures.Photo © Tom Arban 1) RIC Entry Portico<br />2) Great hall<br />3) Entrance hall<br />4) Corridor<br />5) Office<br />6) Studio<br />7) Mechanical<br />8) RIC research center<br />9) Student lounge<br />10) Studio<br /> Ryerson Image CentreDiamond Schmitt Architects/Consullux LightinToronto, Canada1) RIC Entry Portico2) Great hall3) Entrance hall4) Corridor5) Office6) Studio7) Mechanical8) RIC research center9) Student lounge10) Studio11) Open to belowImage courtesy Diamond Schmitt Architects 1) RIC Entry Portico<br />2) Great hall<br />3) Entrance hall<br />4) Corridor<br />5) Office<br />6) Studio<br />7) Mechanical<br />8) RIC research center<br />9) Student lounge<br />10) Studio<br /> Ryerson Image CentreDiamond Schmitt Architects/Consullux LightinToronto, Canada1) RIC Entry Portico2) Great hall3) Entrance hall4) Corridor5) Office6) Studio7) Mechanical8) RIC research center9) Student lounge10) Studio11) Open to belowImage courtesy Diamond Schmitt Architects 1) Existing wall<br />2) Lateral Connection<br />3) Air/Vapor barrier<br />4) Insulation finishing system<br />5) LED Luminaire<br />6) Vertical mullion<br />7) Structural glass fitt ing<br />8) Lamin Ryerson Image CentreDiamond Schmitt Architects/Consullux LightinToronto, Canada1) Existing wall2) Lateral Connection3) Air/Vapor barrier4) Insulation finishing system5) LED Luminaire6) Vertical mullion7) Structural glass fitt ing8) Laminated-Glass panelImage courtesy Diamond Schmitt Architects