Over the summer, Sessional Lecturer Marcin Kedzior coordinated a group of students from the University of Toronto, University of Waterloo, OCAD U, and Humber College in the design and construction of an accessibility ramp located within U of T's Massey College.

The finished project is a prototype that provides a needed accessibility ramp and peninsular seating. The design provides an accessible extension to the meandering path of the Massey College Quad while also adding additional seating. Kedzior writes that the design is a prototype to study how the community would use the space, and he welcomes thoughts, suggestions, and comments about the design. 

Kedzior’s involvement with the project stems from his interest in critical pedagogy and situated learning practice, which has led to several design build projects of a similar nature such as tree houses, and micro-urbanism projects. The extra-curricular initiative provided the students involved with an opportunity to participate on a situated design and build project. The project exhibits the expediency found in small-scale design and its potential for significant social impact.

The project was realized by Kedzior’s firm SITUATE | DESIGN | BUILD in collaboration with the Massey College Accessibility Committee and local builders.