Embracing the five senses, every space within the formal garden is imbued with the delicate sensations that we seem to have lost in this fast-paced era. The ephemeral and the eternal are both essential to the composition of spaces. Shadows, light, petals, leaves and water in motion are complemented by the solidity and purity of created forms. The formal garden extends the Museum’s entrance and activities into the Park, while framing a reflection of the Ismaili Centre's glass dome as a sculptural feature in the garden.

Within an expanse of loose gravel, five water islands in solid raised black granite are set in chaharbagh composition, a classic Islamic geometric arrangement. Amongst them emerges an orchard of native Serviceberry trees, a contemporary boustan. With its white spring blossoms, edible summer fruit, autumn colour and stark presence in the winter snow, the orchard infuses the space with seasonal perfumes. The Park not only integrates the two buildings into a coherent whole and unifies the complex, but also becomes a valuable gift to the city of Toronto and its people.

Credits: - Carillion Construction Inc - Contractor - CEL (Crossey Engineering Ltd.) - Electrical Engineer - Delcan Corporation - Civil Engineer - Imara (Wynford Drive) Limited - Developer