Architect: LGA Architectural Partners
Location: Scarborough, Ontario
Completion Date: 2023
First open to the public in 1971, The Albert Campbell Branch of the Toronto Public Library (TPL) is a Brutalist structure from the oeuvre of Canadian firm Fairfield & DuBois. Its interior finishes—exposed concrete block and red metal ceiling panels—often evoked comparison to the work of Paul Rudolph. However, decades after its initial completion, the library’s confusing layout, dark interiors, and a need for additional space prompted TPL to seek architectural expertise to make much-needed upgrades.
