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Named in Honour of Professor Stephen Hawking
“Stephen Hawking is an inspirational figure for his scientific research, his mentorship of young physicists and his unequalled communication of a love for scientific discovery to the world over. So it is very fitting that the expansion at PI - which is similarly devoted to research, training and outreach - be named for him. We are deeply honoured that Stephen Hawking has allowed us to use his name as Perimeter takes its next step towards becoming an international focal point for foundational theoretical physics.” - Neil Turok, Director of Perimeter Institute
“The Perimeter Institute is a very exciting venture. Its chosen scientific focus - quantum theory and spacetime - is very close to my heart. I am strongly supportive of its bold expansion plans and its ambitious research and training programs. Our field of theoretical physics has been the most successful and cost effective in all of science. Where would be today without Newton, Maxwell and Einstein? Many great challenges lay ahead. Where this new understanding will lead is impossible to say for sure. All we can say with confidence is that expanding the perimeter of our knowledge will be the key to our future.”
- Stephen Hawking, Perimeter Distinguished Research Chair Features: - 55,000 extra square feet, increasing the total size of Perimeter Institute to 120,000 square feet
- Space for 150+ new researchers, increasing the Institute's capacity to up to 250 scientists and trainees over time
- The expansion is creatively wrapped around the corner of the existing facility, increasing the overall physical footprint by just 1/5, yet doubling the size of the research complex and providing space for nearly triple the number of scientists
- Bold and angular lines, streams of natural light and blackboards in almost every space
- State-of-the-art IT infrastructure to support scientific visualization, the analysis of complex calculations, and distant, real-time collaborations with colleagues around the world
- 3 new designated scientific interaction areas on half-levels for spontaneous, multi-disciplinary research activities
- 4 new formal presentation spaces for seminars, workshops and the expanding Perimeter Scholars International (PSI) program, all with full audio-visual capabilities
- Certified as Ontario’s first-ever ‘Gold Seal project’, a national award for extremely high quality construction
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The Stephen Hawking Centre was designed by Teeple Architects Inc. of Toronto. Founded in 1989, Teeple Architects Inc. has built a reputation for innovative design and exceptional service, winning five Governor General’s Awards for previous projects.
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The Stephen Hawking Centre is on track to attain Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification for environmental sustainability. With locally sourced building materials, energy conservation measures, use of green roofs and other eco-friendly features, the new Stephen Hawking Centre is not only a bold architectural design facilitating research, training and outreach, but also a physical testament to Perimeter Institute’s environmental stewardship.
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