Closing the new building envelope

Once finished, this dramatic new space above will be the Osler Atrium. Here it is, from the second level looking down at the atrium and out towards Queen's Park.

Summer is still blasting out its heat, and while closing up cottages and patios are still a distant thought, here at the construction site, the closing of the outer envelope has already begun.

Inside the building, interior framing and drywall are progressing. Eastern Construction program manager Dean Walker says many of the rooms are now framed, and prime painting has started. In addition, ceiling grid installation has commenced and will continue to flow through the Bora Laskin Law library.

"We are currently working to close the building envelope with roofing and installation of curtain wall frames, glazing and AVB (air vapour barrier)," adds Walker. "Exterior finishes are set to start with the installation of the stone cladding."

Here we have the building section looking northeast from the courtyard between the Bora Laskin Law library and the Jackman Law building.

This is inside the Bora Laskin Law library looking east from Torys Hall and out towards the Osler Atrium. You can see the new study rooms are to the left, and the long, spacious library reference desk will be in the middle area on the right.