
Amit Chakma Engineering Building
Western Universtiy
~ $37 Million
Perkins + Will | Cornerstone Architecture
Norlon Builders
2018
The Amit Chakma Engineering Building (ACEB) is a striking addition to Western University’s Faculty of Engineering, designed to inspire collaboration, innovation, and hands-on learning. Opened in 2018, the 100,000-square-foot facility provides flexible research and teaching spaces, state-of-the-art labs, and modern classrooms that adapt to the needs of students and faculty alike.
At the heart of the building is a soaring atrium that floods the interior with natural light, creating an open and welcoming hub for interaction and idea sharing. Sustainable design principles are woven throughout, with energy-efficient systems and materials that reduce the building’s environmental impact while providing a comfortable, healthy environment.
The ACEB is more than just a building—it is a catalyst for growth in engineering education and research at Western, supporting breakthrough discoveries and equipping the next generation of engineers with the tools and environment they need to succeed.












