Algonquin College DARE District

Ottawa, Ontario

Algonquin College, Building C

The DARE (Discovery, Applied Research, and Entrepreneurship) District includes the College’s new library and learning centre, an Indigenous Commons, makerspaces that allows students to get their hands on the latest technology, a Cybersecurity Centre, and more. It is home to new training and test facilities for high-demand job sectors, a multimedia production facility, expanded Applied Research and Innovation programs, and an Institute for Indigenization, which focuses on how to include and embed Indigenous knowledge throughout the College organization, including areas like entrepreneurship. The building is a LEED Gold Candidate.

The DARE District serves as a multidisciplinary space for faculty, researchers, businesses and – most importantly – Algonquin College’s students. From an Energy Research Lab to a Data Analytics Centre, it is a catalyst for cutting-edge education.

The project is a joint venture with Diamond Schmitt Architects.