Wychwood Barns is expected to be the first heritage building redevelopment in Canada with LEED Canada Certification.
Built between 1913 and 1921, Wychwood Barns was the hub of the Toronto Civic Railway, housing five TTC maintenance barns. At their peak, the barns serviced ten routes and 167 streetcars. In the mid 1980's the TTC Barns were left vacant and have now become a unique development that brings together art, culture and park settings.
In 2004, the City of Toronto selected Artscape to redevelop the TTC Barns. The vision for this project came together through an extensive process of community consultations and a feasibility study published in May 2002.
The revitalization of Wychwood Barns showcases a new generation of community centres where arts and culture, environmental leadership, heritage preservation, urban agriculture and affordable housing are brought together to foster a strong sense of community and collaboration.
The Barns is expected to be the first heritage building refurbishment project in Canada with LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Canada Certification. To comply with the established guidelines by the
Canada Green Building Council, the construction of Artscape Wychwood Barns must demonstrate environmental responsibility and energy efficiency.
Maglin was contacted by the Landscape Architecture firm
The Planning Partnership to furnish Wychwood Barns Park surrounding the
Artscape Wychwood Barns building and contribute to
LEED credits. Maglin supplied several park furnishings including the
MLPT1104BW Cluster Seating unit,
MLB720W Benches, and
MLB720BW Backless Benches. Maglin also supplied cluster seating tables in recycled plastic. The furniture has been placed throughout the park, around the exterior of the building and surrounding the beach volleyball court and off-leash dog park.
