IBI Group was retained as prime consultant for this mixed-use development on one of the last remaining sites in Coal Harbour, creating a contemporary landmark in Vancouver’s most prestigious waterfront neighbourhood. 悬挑在22英尺处. out from base to tip at the end of each site, its prism-like glass form adds to the collection of notable buildings in Coal Harbour.
Floor to ceiling windows and curtain wall construction give the appearance it was carved from a solid block of glass, 创建引人注目的, faceted towers that have become a striking addition to the city skyline. Balconies and projections were minimized in design to emphasize the building’s unique shape, which was derived from a simple geometric form shifted slightly at each level of the towers. This ‘pure’ design concept is strengthened through the contrasting, 随机, 还有皮肤上有趣的细节.
在晚上, passersby get to enjoy a public art light wall installation, with LED lights creating a subtle shifting colour wash, illuminating the building’s south elevation. The 36-storey programmable installation transforms a slender vertical ribbon of architectural concrete into a dynamic work of art.
西彭德广场 is an architectural triumph punctuating its world-renowned surroundings. 当代现代主义的一个例子, it brings a whole new look to the upscale neighbourhood, enhancing Coal Harbour’s reputation as a high-rise haven with picturesque views.