Projects
RYERSON PHOTOGRAPHY GALLERY AND RESEARCH CENTRE
Toronto, Ontario, 2006–08
Ryerson Photography Gallery and Research Centre designed by Diamond & Schmitt Architects is to be located in the Image Arts Centre building at the heart of the Ryerson University campus. It will house the University's world-renowned Black Star Historical Black & White Photography Collection and the Mira Godard Study Centre. Lord Cultural Resources was commissioned to develop the interim Photography Gallery and Research Centre planning for the collection. Lord Cultural Resources team assisted Ryerson University with designing the brief for the architectural selection process, architectural selection, and contributed to the business and operations plan. Subsequently, Lord Cultural Resources provided advice on the local, national and international market context including strategies for positioning, and potential partnerships and strategic alliances.