Central City - North Façade Surrey, British Columbia
| Completion: | 2002 |
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| General Contractor: | PCL Constructors |
| Architect: | Bing Thom Architects |
| Services Supplied: | Structural design-build, shop drawings, shop fabrication, erection |
Rising 85 feet above the Atrium floor, the north-facing façade consists of two levels of massive Parallam columns, some 2 feet in diameter, shaped on our own lathe. Stainless steel cables align the tips of the support arms and muntins and carry the weight of the glazing. The 24,000 square foot façade not only curves in plan but also leans forward at a 4 degree tilt. Our 3D models also supplied the geometry for the glazing units. The transparent structure is highly visible in the community.