The last of a series of selected projects from this past summer’s 2B studio (ARC 293), Amir Ghazanfari proposes ‘Frankenstein’, a center for experiential use of plants in water treatment. He combines two opposing programs - a water treatment facility and educational facility - through overlapping flows of space. The strategic location welcomes the public to engage in new experiences of juxtaposed programs.

As part of a series of selected projects from this past summer’s 2B studio (ARC 293), Michelle Lin proposes ‘Walk in the Forest’, a proposal for a green burial cemetery. The visitor is led through a series of programmes that progress deeper into the forests of the Don: a greenhouse and cafe, to a garden centre, into the funeral homes and finally to a chapel that rests on the top of a hill.

As part of a series of selected projects from this past summer’s 2B studio (ARC 293), Alexandra Sermol proposes SHROOMS R US, a proposal that addresses ground and runoff water contamination in the Don River Valley. This intervention focuses on remediation through the production of mushrooms; within which a network of cells, called mycelium, filter heavy metals and other contaminants out of ground water. The system engages a sectional relationship of the site, enabling proximities, movements and growing environments.

As part of a series of selected projects from this past summer’s 2B studio (ARC 293), Felix Yang proposes Don Valley Expandables - a connected series of heterogeneous experiences along a recently abandoned 5 kilometer rail line known as the Don Branch of the Canada Pacific Railway. This proposal connects the Don Valley Watershed on a seasonal basis, with pieces of temporary infrastructure will pieces of temporary infrastructure acting as catalysts for cultural experiences and further intensifications of the site.

As part of a series of selected projects from this past summer’s 2B studio (ARC 293), Brenda Reid proposes [UN]ZOO - a strategy to repair the Don’s ecosystems in conjunction with human presence. The site for this studio was the the Don Valley, a ravine in Toronto that forms part of the Don River watershed. From site strategy to façade details Brenda designs the buildings to be a structure respectful to human and animal needs.

Saba Amini will defend here thesis entitled “Hybrid Thresholds” on September 16 at 10:00 AM in the Photo Studio Room 2003. Her thesis weaves infrastructure and public space into a threshold which filters water at the edge of the Don Valley in Toronto.