Spacial and Architectural Codes

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This essay explores the architectural spatial codes of Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto. It focuses on who the square was designed to be used by and what the space is currently used for. The essay also discusses if the square's significance has changed over the years and if it now or ever really served the citizenry of Toronto.

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"Spatial and Architectural Codes of Nathan Phillips Square Nathan Phillips Square was envisioned and designed in conjunction with the Toronto City Hall buildings, and is located directly in front of and south of City Hall at the northwest corner of Bay and Queen Street ("Viljo Revell" n.p.). Opened in 1965, Nathan Phillips Square was named in honour of Nathan Phillips who served as mayor from 1955 to 1962 ("Toronto City Hall Tour" n.p.). The space consists of a large open area containing a reflecting pool that transforms to a skating rink in winter, a large ramp leading to the second level demonstration gardens of City Hall, Peace Garden, sculptures, and a speakers' corner podium.

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