Water Falls
Sudbury, Ontario
Designed as part of a conceptual reimagining of the downtown Sudbury cityscape, the iconic water tower was given new life with the incorporation of an atrium that wraps around the open supporting structure below. This initial intervention prompted a broader look at the possibilities for adaptive reuse and connection across the city core, as the most prominent features of the urban landscape are defined by railroad tracks, bodies of water, and outcroppings of bedrock scattered throughout. With a more focused approach to linking the disparate urban blocks, city anchors such as the library, convention center, performing arts center, and entertainment district have the potential for interconnectedness and unification through thoughtful intervention: rail lines could be transformed to host electric short-haul train cars, providing direct downtown access to the nearby lakefront; a raised public network of greenspace over the existing rail lines could enhance the city’s industrial past and provide access to a space typically cut off from public occupation. Some of the various opportunities to enhance the current downtown core are outlined as part of this conceptual master plan, which aims to act as a foundation block for discussions regarding the city’s potential as it evolves over time.
PERIOD 2020
STRUCTURE Adaptive Reuse
SCALE 7 Stories
SERVICES Master Planning
Conceptual Design
Rendering Package