Stephen and Vicki Adams Welcome Centre

University of Windsor, Windsor, ON

The design of the new Welcome Centre for the University of Windsor establishes a focal point to activate and encourage connections between the university campus and its surrounding community. Welcoming a broad range of visitors for various functions, the two-storey centre offers a comfortable and flexible environment characterized by natural light and generous views of its surroundings.

The building, a dynamic gateway pavilion visible from every angle and accessible from multiple campus routes, serves as the front door and address for the entire university — a beacon for students, faculty, and visitors. Inside, the ribbon-shaped second floor, contained within a semi-transparent glass envelope, offers expansive views of the surrounding campus. Located at the southern edge of campus, at the corner of Wyandotte Street and Patricia Avenue, the 18,000-square-foot building will also house administrative departments for admissions and alumni affairs in a collaborative work setting.

Project Facts
Client
University of Windsor
Location
Windsor, ON
Status
Completed 2015
Size
18,000 Sq. Ft.
Partner
Siamak Hariri
The building will act as a beacon within the landscape and form a lively backdrop for campus activities.

Stepping inside the building, the ground level constitutes a welcoming lobby and forum. From the outside, the Centre will be easily identified by a gently arcing ribbon of milky glass weaving around the site.