The City of Winter Park has released the following updates for the upcoming Winter Park Canopy project at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, which includes their new library and events center.

The new 50,000 SF development is being designed by celebrity team,
Adjaye Associates and Hunton-Brady Architects. Adjaye Associates will serve as the design leads while Hunton-Brady will serve as the executive architects.

The project updates include:

  • Demolition of the former civic center building has been completed.
  • The Canopy budget is apparently still on-budget for the majority of the development but they are still fundraising for “add alternate” projects like a port cochere (see below), a potential rooftop venue, outdoor amphitheater, and extra parking.
  • An agreement was made with Heritage Park for shared parking during large events. The Canopy is planned to have 237 surface parking spaces despite only being required to provide 146.
  • Five trees have been removed from the site to prepare for construction, including on diseased laurel oak, four live oaks, and 36 palms. According to the City of Winter Park the live oaks were all younger than 33 years.
  • Soil on the property has been deemed suitable for construction.
  • Stormwater management plans are still being designed.
  • New renderings have been completed, as seen below.
PORT COCHERE – ADD ALTERNATE
EVENTS CENTER GRAND BALLROOM WITH DANCING BECKY
EVENTS CENTER GRAND BALLROOM COMPLETE WITH ROBOT DOGS. LASER BEAMS UNCONFIRMED
THE PLINTH – IN BETWEEN SPACE BETWEEN LIBRARY AND EVENTS CENTER

ROOFTOP – ADD ALTERNATE
(CONVINCE US THAT’S NOT CAPTAIN MARVEL ON THE LEFT)

Click HERE To see more updated renderings.

Brendan O'Connor

Editor in Chief of Bungalower.com

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  1. Whatever happened to the beautiful old Spanish designs that made Winter Park unique. I’ve noticed the same style in the new big boxy homes that are now being approved. Who is in charge? These designs are eyesores. I’m glad I’m not going to be around to see how they’ve aged in 50 years.

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  2. I also agree that the design looks out of touch with the current look of Winter Park. Who chose this design? Also, why do we need a new library and events center? It seems like this is infrastructure that is not on par with what today or the future needs.

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  3. I can’t help but notice The Canopy project has 2 butt ugly buildings that are totally out of character with Winter Park.

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