Wychwood Barns – Toronto

# Public Buildings
2023 Veronica

“Wychwood Barns is a community hub located in Toronto’s Wychwood neighbourhood. It is a multi-use space that was once a streetcar maintenance facility but was transformed into a community hub in 2008 by the City of Toronto and a group of community organizations. The restoration of the Wychwood Barns was done with sustainability in mind. A range of sustainable features was added, such as a green roof, rainwater collection system, and geothermal heating and cooling system. These features helped the building achieve LEED Gold certification for environmental sustainability.

 

Today, Wychwood Barns is home to various community organizations, including artists, non-profits, and community groups. The hub features a range of spaces for events, performances, and community activities, including a generous event space, a community kitchen, and a greenhouse. The hub also includes artist studios, a workspace, and a public gallery showcasing rotating art exhibitions.

 

Wychwood Barns is committed to promoting sustainability, community engagement, and accessibility. The hub offers a range of programming for the community, including farmers’ markets, art exhibitions, workshops, and community events. It is also fully accessible, with barrier-free entrances, washrooms, and various accessibility features throughout the building.

 

Wychwood Barns is a unique and vibrant community hub providing a valuable space for artists, community groups, and the wider community to connect, collaborate, and engage and a key example of quality in the built environment.” (Booklet Positive Lived Experiences of Quality in the Built Environment 2023, p.102).

 

Google map link: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Wychwood+Barns/@43.6799176,-79.4260983,17z/data=!3m1!5s0x882b34804206df9f:0x16c2ac21cb572d1b!4m10!1m2!2m1!1sartscape+wychwood+barns!3m6!1s0x882b348076ce5383:0xb60b9204f97e6b60!8m2!3d43.6799074!4d-79.4238495!15sChdhcnRzY2FwZSB3eWNod29vZCBiYXJuc1oZIhdhcnRzY2FwZSB3eWNod29vZCBiYXJuc5IBC2V2ZW50X3ZlbnVl4AEA!16s%2Fg%2F1tglnjj9?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MDkxOC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

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