04 THETHEBILLOWS. BILLOWS.

Waterloo University - Spring 2021

In Collaboration With: Amy Shin & Hannah Jaglarz Softwares Used: Rhino, Enscape, Illustrator & Photoshop

Located along the waterfront of the popular Kitsilano beach in Vancouver BC, the billows are a gathering place for both the community and visitors. Under the canopy, local businesses can sell their goods, people can picnic and enjoy the views, and everyone can enjoy the beach even in the rain. The inspiration for the undulating morphology of the canopy shape was derived from the scenic Vancouver mountain line. Embracing the climatic identity of rainy Vancouver, the minimal and elegant canopy allows the landscape to shine and to bring people together regardless of weather. The steel construction is in the AESS 4 category as most of the steel details are viewed from less than 6 meters. The rounded surface of the columns and openings around the cable encourage the beach wind to easily pass through. The smooth finish coat and surface along with concealed connections reduce entrapment of sand and water.

This project was featured on Waterloo University’s 2021 Projects Review Exhibition