A series of five student residences at the University of British Columbia (UBC), tə šxʷhəleləm̓s tə k̓ʷaƛ̓kʷəʔaʔɬ (The Houses of the Ones Belonging to the Saltwater), address the importance of student wellness, inclusivity, and sustainable design through their dynamic programming, visual transparency, and context-responsive materiality.
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The interior design for the Montreal office of the American video game publisher, 2K, takes a creative approach by making the office resemble an elegant boutique hotel, rather than tech headquarters.
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Moriyama & Teshima Architects (MTA) and Belanger Salach Architecture (BSA) selected Corten steel as a dominant material for Place des Arts (PdA), built in Sudbury, Ontario, to give the centre a glowing, orange hue.
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This presentation will be an interactive session to take the audience through the challenges we face as an industry on our quest to achieve a sustainable future for building façade design and installation in our rapidly evolving Canadian climate. Sustainability of buildings should start at the façade.
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Combining multiple esthetics is the standard rather than the exception in building exteriors. And since the days of monolithic design are long gone, architects are pushing the limits by integrating materials to create a modern, sophisticated look. At the same time, no designer can afford to sacrifice performance for an eye-catching look. Ever-evolving, stricter building codes, and heightened expectations from building owners now demand the right balance between beauty and durability.
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One of the final developmental pieces of the ‘Quartier des Spectacles’ in downtown Montréal, the Îlot Balmoral, a 13-storey mixed-use office building is now complete.
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CSC Edmonton will be presenting on “5 Most Common Mistakes Made in the Façade Industry” on Monday, April 19, from 2 to 3 p.m.
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It is safe to suggest there are many architects and building owners who do not like the ‘industrial look’ associated with the means of façade access. However, once a beautiful building is occupied, there must be a way for others to maintain, repair, and inspect the claddings and façades well above the ground. Early inclusion in a design may minimize the esthetic impact.
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