Moriyama Teshima Designs Public-Facing Science Buildings at Two Ontario Universities
Moriyama Teshima Architects has finalized two projects in Ontario that blend scientific inquiry with community involvement. The Honey Bee Research Centre, inaugurated in June at the University of Guelph, spans 1,300 square meters and is situated near the Guelph Arboretum. It encompasses apicultural studies, commercial honey production, a 'living wall,' and a Discovery Centre connected to a demonstration apiary. Meanwhile, the Life Sciences Building and Greenhouse at McMaster University, completed two years prior, features a 1,060-square-meter greenhouse with a sawtooth design and a suspended bridge, showcasing over 200 plant species. It also implemented McMaster's inaugural geothermal system and enhanced accessibility, both projects striving to make scientific exploration a visible part of campus life.
Key facts
- Moriyama Teshima Architects designed the Honey Bee Research Centre at the University of Guelph, opened June 2025.
- The Honey Bee Research Centre is a 1,300-square-metre facility adjacent to the Guelph Arboretum.
- The facility combines apicultural research and commercial honey production.
- The design preserves significant trees and includes a 'living wall' on the north façade.
- Visitors can observe honey extraction via guided tours without disrupting work.
- The McMaster University Life Sciences Building and Greenhouse was completed two years prior.
- The McMaster greenhouse wraps around the western and southern facades of the existing five-storey building.
- The McMaster project includes a geothermal heating and cooling system, the first for the university.
- The greenhouse hosts over 200 plant species in wet rainforest and dry savannah environments.
- Both projects aim to make scientific research visible and accessible to the public.
Entities
Institutions
- Moriyama Teshima Architects
- University of Guelph
- Guelph Arboretum
- McMaster University
- Azure Magazine
Locations
- Ontario
- Guelph
- Canada
- Hamilton