Mississauga Civic Centre
| Mississauga Civic Centre | |
|---|---|
View of Mississauga City Centre from the southeast. The architecture is based on a "futuristic farm" (the clock tower is the windmill, the main section containing the offices on the top-right corner is the farmhouse, the cylindrical council chamber is the silo, and the pentagonal wing on the bottom left is the barn) | |
Interactive map of the Mississauga Civic Centre area | |
| General information | |
| Location | 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada |
| Opened | 1987 |
| Owner | City of Mississauga |
| Height | |
| Height | 92 metres (302 ft) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architecture firm | Jones and Kirkland |
The Mississauga Civic Centre is the seat of local government of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. The 37,280 square metre complex is a prominent example of postmodern architecture in Canada, finished in 1987 by Jones and Kirkland. It stands at 92 metres or 302 feet. The design was influenced by farmsteads which once occupied much of Mississauga as well as historical features of city centres. The building, for instance, includes a prominent clock tower. It was chosen as the winner of a design competition that included 246 submissions. Mississauga Civic Centre is located in the City Centre near Square One Shopping Centre and is home to the Mississauga City Council. The civic center building is considered one of the most iconic and recognizable buildings and cultural icons of the city of Mississauga.