Thermae Ontario

2024 | Academic | Individual Work | Professor Anne-Marie Armstrong | Public & Recreational

The Thermae Ontario project explores geometric clarity and spatial sequencing, inspired by the clean, rational forms of Ontario Place’s Pods and Cinesphere. Using a grid system, the design organizes programs into a radial arrangement, responding to the site’s landscape, skyline, and waterfront.

The pavilion balances openness and enclosure, with south-facing pools embedded into the terrain for seasonal use, while indoor spaces support year-round programs such as community gatherings and children’s activities. A central core anchors circulation, guiding movement while framing key site views.

A hydrobotanic filtration pond integrates sustainability into the landscape, while minimalist architectural gestures define thresholds, light, and spatial interaction. The result is a controlled yet dynamic composition, shaping a serene and immersive retreat within the urban waterfront.