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OPPOSITE The exterior cladding for the project combines natural and charred cedar panels. The density of the panels varies between façades and is optimized for solar orientation. ABOVE An all-wood approach to construction was used above the ground floor slab, including the panelized ceiling system, and an elevator core and exit stairs made from CLT.
to clad the building exterior in a mix of natural cedar (left to naturally weather to grey) and charred cedar. Drawing from traditional Japanese and Nordic practices, the layer of char provides insect- and rot-resistance, as well as increased fire resistance. It requires minimal maintenance and creates a beautiful dark patina that changes with the light. For the glazing systems, the firm used a custom-engineered wood curtain wall system. This project has set many precedents internationally, through the extensive engineering research and testing used to prove the safety and validity of mass timber construction techniques. The completed work and proven innovations have removed hurdles and opened up the market for more tall timber projects to come. :: Jury :: This project celebrates wood as a handsome and sustainable material, and demonstrates its viability for tall buildings. More than just a technological experiment, it combines intelligence, beauty and innovation in its approach to features such as the engineered wood curtain wall system, interior finishes and modulation of sunlight. The jury applauds the research contribution of this exceptional structure.
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CLIENT PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA—MINISTRY OF JOBS, TOURISM, AND SKILLS TRAINING
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ARCHITECT TEAM MICHAEL GREEN, MINGYUK CHEN, CARLA SMITH, SENG TSOI, KRISTALEE BERGER,
ALFONSO BONILLA, JORDAN VAN DIJK, GUADALUPE FONT, ADRIENNE GIBBS, JACQUELINE GREEN, ASHER DEGROOT, SOO HAN, KRISTEN JAMIESON, VUK KRCMAR-GRKAVAC, ALEXANDER KOBALD, SINDHU MAHADEVAN, MARIA MORA | STRUCTURAL EQUILIBRIUM CONSULTING INC. | MECHANICAL/ ELECTRICAL MMM GROUP LTD. | CONTRACTOR PCL CONSTRUCTORS WESTCOAST INC. | LEED MMM GROUP LTD. | CIVIL OPUS DAYTONKNIGHT CONSULTANTS LTD. | GEOTECHNICAL GEOPACIFIC CONSULTANTS LTD. | LANDSCAPE JAY LAZZARIN LANDSCAPE | CODE B.R. THORSON CONSULTING LTD. | ACOUSTIC AERCOUSTICS ENGINEERING LTD. | OWNER REPRESENTATIVE DAVID HUBNER, PARTNERSHIPS BC | FIRE CHM FIRE CONSULTANTS LTD. | AREA 4,820 M2 | BUDGET $25.1 M | COMPLETION OCTOBER 2014
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