Archetech Issue 47 2020 | Page 68

YORK UNIVERSITY STUDENT CENTRE PUTS INCLUSIVITY AT THE FOREFRONT OF EDUCATION DESIGN There is arguably no other campus building so uniquely organized to ensure student inclusion. CANNON DESIGN York University, Canada’s third-largest university, opened a second student center on campus, designed to respond to the changing needs of York’s large and diverse community. Knowing college students across North America face serious challenges related to loneliness, wellness, mental health, self-confidence and more - the building is designed to alleviate these challenges, openly attack stigma, and welcomes students of all faith, race and creed. There is arguably no other campus building so uniquely organized to ensure inclusion.