Moriyama Teshima Architects Completes Canadian Port of Entry at Gordie Howe Bridge
Moriyama Teshima Architects has finalized the Canadian Port of Entry linked to the new Gordie Howe International Bridge, inaugurated in July in Windsor, Ontario. Spanning 130 acres, this facility is integral to a $4.6 billion (CA$6.4 billion) initiative that connects Windsor to Detroit. Partnering with AECOM, MTA developed 10 structures, alongside 16 toll and 24 inspection lanes. The design elements incorporate canopies and landscaped areas, drawing inspiration from local heritage and hockey culture. Additionally, the site boasts sustainable features and has achieved an Envision Platinum Award and LEED v4 Silver certification for its environmentally responsible practices.
Key facts
- Moriyama Teshima Architects completed the Canadian Port of Entry for the Gordie Howe International Bridge.
- The facility is a 130-acre campus in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
- It opened to the public in July.
- The project cost $4.6 billion [CA$6.4 billion].
- The bridge connects Windsor to Detroit across 1.5 miles of the Detroit River.
- The campus includes 10 buildings, 16 toll lanes, and 24 inspection lanes.
- The design takes cues from Black Oak Heritage Park.
- The secondary canopy features a hockey net pattern, referencing Gordie Howe.
- The main building has a red sunshade wrapping the facade.
- Sustainability features include heat recovery and cogeneration systems.
- The project received an Envision Platinum Award and LEED v4 Silver certification.
Entities
Artists
- Brian Rudy
Institutions
- Moriyama Teshima Architects
- AECOM
- Gordie Howe International Bridge
Locations
- Windsor
- Ontario
- Canada
- Detroit
- United States
- Detroit River
- Highway 401
- Black Oak Heritage Park