Photo courtesy of Our Home And Miniature Land
A new museum is seeking to change the way Canadians experience cities.
Our Home and Miniature Land specializes in three-dimensional, interactive exhibits that celebrate the beauty of Ontario in a miniature way. Founded by Jean-Louis Brenninkmeijer and David MacLean, the museum encourages visitors to explore, experience and learn about Ontario’s cities in an up-close and personal way.
Architect David Domanski was commissioned to design the Toronto and Hamilton exhibits. Domanski, 28, graduated from the University of Waterloo School of Architecture with an Honours Bachelor of Architectural Science in 2012 before spending three years with Stafford Haensli Architect in Mississauga and another year in Urban Design for the City of Brampton. He specializes in the design and fabrication of both large-scale and small-scale projects. Photo courtesy of Our Home And Miniature Land
For the Toronto exhibit, Domanski developed a plan of the downtown core, breaking it down into three distinct areas: The central core, with landmarks such as Union Station and the skyscrapers in the financial district; The west area, with the Gardiner Expressway and a number of tall glass condo towers; and the east area, with a section of low- to mid-rise commercial and residential developments, as well as the Bloor Street viaduct, Don Valley Parkway and other notable landmarks. Once established, Domanski began constructing the miniature models at ...