Decorative Wall

The Michener Institute of Education at UHN, the only institution in Canada dedicated solely to applied health science education, has transformed its outdated lobby into a vibrant, modern entryway. The renovation introduced new lighting, a clean white reception desk adorned with the Michener crest, and flexible furniture for waiting and informal gatherings. A food kiosk and café near the north entrance cater to students and staff. A standout feature is a multi-coloured DNA sequence panel, derived from Dr. Diana Schatz’s DNA, which cascades around the space, symbolizing Michener’s role in healthcare education.

Looking to renovate their front lobby with a meaningful update, they contracted GOW Hastings Architects to re-design their space. Having worked on a previous project with GOW Hastings Architects using 16mm  Polycarbonate Multiwall as a decorative wall / baffle, GOW Hastings designed and specified Plas-Tech to supply and install a beautiful backlit showpiece spanning horizontally across the entire lobby.

Using our Hollow Core Daycora panels and a custom made “seamless” framing system; a pattern which pulled it’s inspiration from the DNA code was imprinted across both the front and back of the panels creating a 3D effect across the panels. Polycarbonate multiwall is light transmitting and translucent in nature providing the perfect backdrop for this application. In the center of the feature wall, Plas-Tech also reproduced the Michener Institute Logo and applied the 3D lasercut letters directly to the surface of translucent white polycarbonate panels