Since breaking ground in June 2013, construction of the University of Toronto's Jackman Law Building has progressed significantly. Designed by Hariri Pontarini Architects and B+H Architects, the new expansion will add 66,000 square feet of space to the facility, and includes the restoration of the attached neoclassical 1902 Flavelle House, used by the University of Toronto since 1939.

Jackman Law Building, viewed from Queens Park Crescent, image by Craig White

The new facility, which is named after former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario Henry N.R. "Hal" Jackman in honour of an $11 million donation, will include a 210-student lecture hall, seminar halls, a new student commons lounge and forum space, faculty and staff offices and a new food services outlet. 

Jackman Law Building, viewed from Hoskin Avenue, image by Craig White

In the months since we last provided a construction update, the steel superstructure of the expansion has taken shape and has reached its final height of four storeys, including the building's distinctive southeast facade, which curves along Queens Park Crescent.

Aerial view of the Jackman Law Building, image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor greenleaf

With the building now at its final height, work has begun on roofing, as well as building envelope and cladding installation, which takes the form of a dark, reflective glazing punctuated by rows of vertical piers.

Building envelope installation at the Jackman Law Building, viewed from Philosopher's Walk, image by Craig White

The next steps in the project's construction involve the installation of mechanical systems, including boilers, chillers, and ducting, and installation of electrical systems like transformers, circuits, and switches. Communication lines and IT infrastructure will also be installed over the next few months.

Jackman Law Building, viewed from Queens Park Crescent, image by Craig White

The final stages of the $37.5 million project, slated for Spring/Summer 2016, will involve landscaping work, including the planting of sod, trees, and shrubbery, followed by move-ins and deficiency repairs throughout the building.

Rendering of the Jackman Law Building

You can follow along with the construction process by checking out the project's live webcam, linked here. We will continue to keep you up-to-date, but in the meantime to get more information and view renderings visit our dataBase file linked below. Want to get involved in the discussion? Check out the associated Forum thread, or leave a comment in the space provided at the bottom of this page.