Trent Project Steering Committee

Trent’s Project Steering Committee for the development of Gidigaa Migizi College and new Otonabee College residence meets regularly to ensure strategic progress, guide project logistics and timelines, and engage the Trent community. The Committee is overseen by Tariq Al-idrissi, vice-president of Finance and Administration, and includes representation from Finance, Facilities Management, Project Management, Housing, and the Colleges, as well as a legal advisor.

Trent Design Committee

Trent’s Design Committee works closely with Knightstone Capital Management Inc. and Diamond Schmitt Architects to review architectural concepts and ensure each step of the design process aligns with Trent’s long-term vision and priorities for academics, teaching, and campus life. 

Knightstone Capital Management

Founded in 2001, Toronto-based Knightstone Capital Management is Canada’s leading developer of purpose-built academic assets. It partners with leading Canadian institutions to create customized real estate solutions for on and off-campus student housing. It incorporates innovative design principles to craft a new vision for student housing founded on building unique spaces that empower students to grow personally and academically in a comfortable and supportive environment.

Diamond Schmitt

Diamond Schmitt is a Canadian architecture firm recognized globally for its innovative and sustainable designs that skillfully merge functionality with aesthetic excellence. 

Two Row Architect

Two Row Architect is a 100% native-owned firm operated from the Six Nations of the Grand River reserve in southern Ontario. For over 30 years, it has specialized in integrating Indigenous cultural ideologies and teachings into design, harmonizing traditional knowledge with modern building technology.