First new academic building at the MSVU campus in 40 years and comprised of some 44,000 sf on 4-storeys positioned on a challenging site and connected to the Rosaria (Student Centre) and EM Fulton (Library) buildings. Comprised of several state of the art classrooms, seminar & meeting spaces and housing several departments and centers of research & learning. Nestled into the steep sloping landscape which characterizes the campus, the design solution provides at grade access to Levels 1, 2 & 3 as well as barrier free enclosed links to both adjacent buildings and completing internal links to all major academic buildings. The lobby/atrium space connects Levels 1 & 2 and provides a focal point as well as an opportunity to celebrate a remarkable group of women associated with the University and who have made significant impact on the larger community.