RDHA’s revitalization of the Hazel McCallion Central Library has received the Award of Excellence at the 2025 Mississauga Urban Design Awards, the City’s highest honour for design excellence.
Located beside Mississauga City Hall and Civic Square, the project reimagines one of the city’s most significant civic destinations through a major renovation and addition. The transformation reshapes two central atria, opens up new sightlines and connections across multiple floors, and introduces a design language rooted in transparency, perception, and light.
At its core, the renewed library creates a vibrant and inclusive civic hub for learning, creativity, and community engagement.
“The Hazel McCallion Central Library renovation is an outstanding example of architectural renewal, demonstrating exceptional design quality and sensitivity to context. It masterfully integrates new interventions within the existing structure, achieving a seamless blend where the distinction between old and new is nearly imperceptible,” said the Jury.
“The result is a dignified yet playful space that fosters learning, gathering, and civic engagement. It exemplifies how thoughtful design can elevate an existing building into a renewed cultural landmark.”
Established in 1981, the Mississauga Urban Design Awards is the longest-running program of its kind in Ontario. The awards celebrate visionary designers and architects who continue to shape Mississauga’s urban landscape and enhance the quality of life for its residents.
Read more on the 2025 Mississauga Urban Design Award winners here.