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University of Calgary opens the Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning

The spine projects 35 feet over the west entrance, where it supports a suspended amphitheatre. Photo by Riley Brandt, University of Calgary

Exceptional architecture supports a very open teaching paradigm

The learning studio on the east side of the building. The room can be subdivided into two spaces, and all of the chairs, tables and screens are on wheels, so they can be arranged in any configuration. Photo by Riley Brandt, University of Calgary

'Anyone who walks into these spaces wants to teach in them'

A series of hanging pods are suspended from the building’s spine, serving as informal meeting spaces, work areas, or places to relax. Photo by Riley Brandt, University of Calgary

Innovative new facility at University of Calgary reimagines what it means to teach and learn

Math professor provides open texts to students and instructors across Canada