Case Study Toronto Metropolitan University: School of Medicine

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Toronto Metropolitan University’s School of Medicine marks a major milestone in the future of medical education in Canada. Located in Brampton, the new facility was envisioned as a purpose-built academic and clinical environment designed to support hands-on learning, research, and community healthcare services.


MARANT Construction was engaged as Construction Manager to deliver the complete interior demolition and renovation of the former Brampton Civic Centre, repurposing the structure into a fully modern medical school. The building was taken back to its structural core to enable a complete modernization, bringing the facility up to current building, safety, and performance standards.

Working with Diamond Schmitt Architects, EXP Service Inc. and Entutitive, the project included the creation of highly specialized academic and clinical environments, including anatomy labs, high-fidelity simulation labs, case-based learning classrooms, faculty offices, student collaboration spaces, and an integrated health clinic designed to meet CSA standards. The scope also encompassed full exterior façade and glazing replacement, new elevators, a revitalized atrium with large-scale architectural millwork, and the installation of 100% new mechanical, electrical, communications, life-safety, and audiovisual systems to support the technical demands of a contemporary medical education facility.

MARANT’s success on this project was driven by its ability to manage complex technical requirements while maintaining a highly coordinated and disciplined delivery approach. The team led extensive consultant and trade coordination to integrate specialized building systems, navigate regulatory standards, and deliver purpose-built learning and clinical spaces within an existing structure. Through proactive planning, rigorous quality control, and close collaboration with all project partners, MARANT ensured a seamless transformation that supports both academic excellence and community healthcare delivery.


The Heart of the Building

The atrium is the physical and cultural heart of the School of Medicine. Guided by Indigenous perspectives through collaboration with Two Row Architect and the Toronto Metropolitan University Indigenous Communities Council, its design references Chinguacousy, the Land of Tall Pines. Wood-look metal slats and constellation-inspired lighting connect the building to the land.

Built for Real-World Learning

High-fidelity simulation and anatomy labs were designed to replicate real clinical environments, providing students with hands-on learning experiences. Advanced mannequins & AR tables support immersive training, while carefully coordinated patient headwalls & compressed air systems create realistic, safe, & effective teaching environments that mirror modern healthcare.
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