The Globe and Mail

Will Alsop, the British architect acclaimed for his irreverent buildings, has been hired to create an iconic building for the Filmport, in Toronto's port lands. The mega-project will sit across from the much-anticipated and much-delayed Commissioners Park -- the first newly designed public space for the port lands. Quadrangle Architects of Toronto previously completed a master plan for the Filmport. Alsop's involvement, to define the character outside the mega-studio gate, includes the first of several signature buildings, and a corporate office space for film producers, post-production and animation firms. The media village will include restaurants, public plazas and entertainment venues.