On August 6th, 1927 at the official opening of Union Station, the Prince of Wales said "You build your stations like we build our cathedrals"
Canada's busiest transportation hub, Union Station, serves approximately a quarter of a million passengers daily.
Toronto's Union Station was designed in the Ecole des Beaux-Arts Style by a team of Architects including Montreal Firm G.A. Ross and R.H. Macdonald, Hugh Jones of CPR and John M. Lyle of Toronto. It is considered the largest and most opulent railway station erected in Canada.
Currently, Union Station is undergoing a major revitalization to restore the historical architecture and enhance the existing structure.
As part of the restoration project, Union Station officials contacted Maglin Site Furniture Inc. to design and manufacture custom recycling units that would meet the needs of thousands of daily commuters.
Design criteria included incorporating clear plastic trash bags to keep contents in view for security requirements with a lockable frame and bilingual recycling decals. Most importantly, these units had to handle the volume of recyclable materials presented by daily commuters. Maglin introduced design concepts for two separate containers. One unit was for Newspapers only and the second unit for Compost, Litter and other Recyclable materials collected by the City of Toronto. The laser design of the frame was inspired by design elements within the historic station. To keep maintenance simple, a custom plastic lid and drip tray were also included.
More on Union Station below..
Comprised of 760,000 square feet, Union Station is located in the heart of downtown Toronto, Ontario.
Union Station handles more people traffic than Pearson International Airport, more in fact, than any other building in Canada.
Union Station is currently undergoing a major revitalization to restore the historical architecture and enhance the existing structure. The main floor - which houses the Great Hall will see many improvements including good repair work, the introduction of specialty retail and food spaces and improvements to the East and West wings. The revitalization project is expected to transform Union Station to create a landmark destination for commuters and alike to enjoy.
In addition to the historic restoration, Union Station plans to expand their retail section by adding a lower level beneath the Bay and York Street GO concourses. The shops may feature "Best of Toronto", locally made items or Toronto-related services in a section of the retail area.
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