Martin Luther University College (formerly Waterloo Lutheran Seminary)in-person Doors Open Waterloo Region
- In-person
- Full wheelchair access
- Guided tours available
- Parking
- Washrooms
Tour the $9-million renovation of this mid-century landmark, with its multipurpose chapel, classrooms, bell tower and courtyard. New features include open gathering spaces, a brightened chapel, modernized classrooms, improved ablution facilities for Muslim students and guests, and a welcoming, canopied entrance. In his illustrated talk (1:30 p.m.), architect Terry Montgomery will describe how the renovation balanced heritage preservation and change.
Architecture
Year built: 1963; renovated 2017-18Building type:Educational facilityPlace of worship
Architect: Karl Kruschen, Kruschen and Dailey, Waterloo (1963); Montgomery Sisam Architects, Toronto (2017-18)
Architectural style:Modernism
Dates/hours open
Sep 15, 10:00am - Sep 15, 05:00pmSaturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.