Hariri Pontarini Architects and Snøhetta to Design New Ontario Science Centre in Toronto | ArchDaily

Save this picture!Ontario Science Centre Exterior South View. Image Courtesy of Snøhetta and Hariri Pontarini ArchitectsWritten by Reyyan DoganPublished on March 04, 2026 Share ShareFacebookTwitterMailPinterestWhatsappOrhttps://www.archdaily.com/1039304/hariri-pontarini-architects-and-snohetta-to-design-new-ontario-science-centre-in-toronto Clipboard "COPY" CopyHariri Pontarini Architects and Snøhetta have been selected to design the new Ontario Science Centre in Toronto. Announced in February 2026, the 400,000-square-foot facility will anchor the site's ongoing transformation through a 220,000-square-foot building defined by a series of scalloped, modular volumes. A central component of the proposal is the physical integration of the existing Pods and the historic Cinesphere via elevated connections and a continuous public promenade. Construction is expected to begin in Spring 2026, with completion anticipated in 2029 as part of a broader waterfront redevelopment strategy.+ 3 Save this picture!Ontario Science Centre Ontario Plaza Aerial View. Image Courtesy of Snøhetta and Hariri Pontarini ArchitectsPositioned on the mainland of Ontario Place, the new Science Centre is conceived as a cultural anchor within the province's long-term vision to reimagine the site as a year-round destination. The architectural proposal organizes new construction and heritage structures into a cohesive campus, establishing visual and physical connections between the city and Lake Ontario. By co...