In 1969 an earlier proposal for Innis College, by architects Massey & Flanders, won the Canadian Architect Award of Excellence, but was never built.

Innis Town Hall sees the renovation of an 18th century Victorian townhouse adjoined to a mid-century modern addition. The facade of the new Town Hall was constructed to resemble a series of small volumes, harmonious with the low-rise, red brick townhomes surrounding the site. The building incorporates two fully glazed courtyards, and an exterior green space. The result is a building that houses a small community of students, and includes programme such as an auditorium, library, student lounges, seminar rooms, offices, and an equipped cinema. 

Innis College admitted its first students in 1964, and its first building was completed in 1974. Due to the fact that students were admitted to the University before the campus was completed, student participation was essential to the completion of the University, and incited one of the first examples of student democracy. 

The historical 18th C Victorian townhouse is essential to the original character of the Rochdale neighborhood, and the Mid-Century Modern addition to the home is a significant monument of the character defining architecture of the mid 19th century. Furthermore, the use of steel and glass to erect two modern interior courtyards, form a tribute to the ideal architecture of the future. Innis Town Hall is a flawless example of the harmonious union of architecture of the past, present and future.

• Architect - Jack Diamond & Barton Myers  <-- More buildings by this architect.