A forward-thinking design that normalizes mental healthcare
The traditional model of mental health and addiction rehabilitation treatment that kept patients shuttered away an outdated model that created a negative stigma around patients. Toronto’s Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is changing that.
While several mental health facilities have incorporated a public-private spatial hierarchy to achieve a normalized environment, none have gone as far as CAMH, whose three separate European-scaled, transparent buildings on 27-acre grounds have become part of downtown Toronto’s urban fabric. The facilities include youth and geriatric inpatient unit, outpatient clinics, gym, administration and parking. The goal to weave the facility into the fabric of the community by offering services like a street side cafe that doubles as a client training centre, a public gymnasium, and a gallery to showcase the art therapy program. Operating under the recovery model of care, CAMH has blurred the lines between public and treatment space so clients can transition back into the community and thrive.
This project was delivered via public private partnership (P3) procurement. Stantec served as the proponent’s designer and architect of record. Services included architectural, interior design, mechanical, electrical and structural engineering, and sustainable consulting services. The project is LEED® Gold Certified.
At a Glance
- Offices
- Partners
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- PDC/Design Exemplar: C4 Architects
- Architect
- Stantec
- Awards
- P3 Bulletin Awards Best Designed Project – Silver Award, 2014
- Behavioral Healthcare Design Showcase, Award of Merit, 2014
Meet Our Team
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Maria Ionescu
Senior Medical Planner
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Ena Kenny
Principal
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Angelo Ligotti
Senior Principal, Community Development, Regional Business Leader (Canada East)
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John Maccarrone
Senior Principal
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Michael Moxam
Vice President, Architecture
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Stephen Phillips
Senior Vice President, Buildings
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Michael Romita
Associate, Regional Digital Delivery Lead, Canada East
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Donna Rothwell
Senior Principal, Client Solutions
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Terry Wilk
Principal
Trent Hunter, Associate
I treat each of my projects as a new design problem to solve—and each client as a new collaborative partner.
Maria Ionescu, Senior Medical Planner
Healthcare spaces need a balance between technology and empathy by fostering un-mediated human contact and a connection to nature.
Ena Kenny, Principal
My hope is to create uplifting spaces that serve people, and support the health of people and the planet.
John Maccarrone, Senior Principal
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also— knowing that my efforts, energy, and contributions have resulted in improved health for thousands is a treasure that I hold dear.
Michael Moxam, Vice President, Architecture
Every intervention impacts the public realm and contributes to community building. This is both our opportunity and our responsibility.
Stephen Phillips, Senior Vice President, Buildings
As an architect, I have to consider that people inhabit the spaces I design. Every element should enhance and support the human experience.
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