The Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning is about to open to the public. The SickKids Foundation website describes the facility:
“Towering 21 storeys at the corner of Bay and Elm, the Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning stands as a testament to the past, present, and future, of scientific achievement in child health care. Designed by award-winning architects, Diamond and Schmitt Architects Inc. with HDR Inc., this new 750,000 square-foot facility accommodates the most specialized research and learning needs. Incorporating open concept design, sleek, state-of-the-art amenities, and collaborative work spaces, the Gilgan Centre, emanates innovation and excellence…. ”
Several press articles have been written in the last few weeks. Check out an August 26/13 article in Urban Toronto.ca that describes the Centre in more detail with incredible photos of this state of the art facility. Sorry this is not a direct link but you can copy and paste to your browser:
http://urbantoronto.ca/news/2013/08/sickkids-peter-gilgan-centre-research-and-learning-prepares-fall-opening
