National Ballet School

Toronto, Ontario

The new campus for the National Ballet school will ensure the ongoing evolution of its world calibre programs. Located in the North Jarvis district, this project will also play an active role in the reinvigoration of this historical precinct.

Three new buildings are organized into a U-shaped configuration around a historic residence, Northfield House (1856). The new buildings contain vertically stacked dance studios and are articulated as elevated glass volumes on recessed bases.

The space between the studio buildings and Northfield House is defined as a three-storey atrium to form the social heart of the campus. The studios are designed to mimic the dimensions of an actual stage, and, with their floor to ceiling glazing, situate the city as both backdrop and conceptual audience to the dancers in training.

Facility Statistics

180,000 square feet new construction

Products

• Floor Closers & Pivots
• Mortise Locks & Exit Devices
• Door Closers

Architect

 KPMB Architects