George Vari Engineering and Computing Centre

The George Vari Engineering and Computing Centre spans 260,000 square feet across four floors, housing multiple engineering departments and research laboratories in downtown Toronto.

Construction of the center concluded in 2004 at a cost of 45 million dollars, replacing an initial proposal by Santiago Calatrava for a 33-floor structure.

The center received its name in 2005 following a contribution from George and Helen Vari, marking their dedication to engineering education in Canada.

Students and faculty access specialized equipment including a hypersonic wind tunnel reaching Mach 4 and laboratories for testing aerospace materials at 1,000 degrees Celsius.

The building features floor-to-ceiling glass facades along Church Street and Gould Street, incorporating a green roof recognized by the Green Toronto Awards.

Location: Ontario

Inception: 2004

Floors above the ground: 4

GPS coordinates: 43.65770,-79.37730

Latest update: March 11, 2025 15:29