designed by shore tilbe irwin & partners (now perkins + will toronto), the library facility represents a ‘new breed’ of libraries referred to as ‘academic learning centres’ focused more on learning or ‘people’ space over space for collections and interested in engaging users in its teaching and learning mission. the hazel mccallion academic learning centre features high density mobile compact shelving that houses the library’s permanent collection as well as generous perimeter space for quiet study and collaborative learning, all with views to the surrounding campus and natural landscape. the building was the first at the university of toronto to receive a silver leeds rating (leadership in energy and environmental design).