Conference Centre Groundbreaking At Exhibition Place
The 160,000 square foot Automotive Building, at Exhibition Place is undergoing a $46.88 million renovation to create a new Conference Centre.

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His Worship Mayor Miller, and Deputy Mayor & Chair of Exhibition Place Joe Pantalone officially broke ground to celebrate the start of construction of Toronto’s newest Conference Centre redevelopment, which is connected to Direct Energy Centre, Canada’s largest convention and exhibition centre.

 

The 160,000 square foot Automotive Building, at Exhibition Place is undergoing a $46.88 million renovation to create a new Conference Centre which is targeted to achieve LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver rating design standard.

 

The design of the Conference Centre is respectful of the historical aspects of the original Art Deco building, and will feature panoramic lake views and natural light throughout the lobby, pre-function and meeting room spaces.

 

Consultations with meeting and convention planners and industry partners have resulted in a user-friendly, environmentally responsible design. Upon completion in spring 2009, the project will become a showcase as it will be the first LEED Silver Conference Centre in Canada.

 

“As Chair of the Board of Governors of Exhibition Place, I am excited about this redevelopment as yet another element in the ongoing rejuvenation of Exhibition Place. This results in Canada’s largest and most modern convention and exhibition centre in the Direct Energy Centre/Conference Centre Complex, with over one million square feet of space under one roof, and supports the City’s important tourism industry,” said Deputy Mayor Joe Pantalone.

 

Architects for the Conference Centre redevelopment is Toronto-based architects NORR Limited, Architects & Engineers, David Clusaiu, Principal Architect; and the General Contractor for the project has been awarded to Markham-based Van Bots Construction.
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