Materiality
A simple restrained palette of materials is being proposed to reflect the architectural program of the Jamatkhana
and the residential units above.
High quality durable materials include metal panel wall cladding and soffits, coloured spandrel glass and
decorative geometric laser cut metal screens.
Large format porcelain slab “limestone like” panel cladding on the podium serves as a counterpoint to the screen
that are suspended above the main lobby.
A pattern of round coloured glass openings in the stairwell wall facing Drake St will provide further animation to
the façade when lit at night from within.
Decorative screen
The revised design geometry of the decorative screen was deemed more appropriate in consultation with a
specialist on Islamic geometric patterns, while also meeting client objectives in providing various levels of privacy.
The laser cut screen and diagonal braced hollow core aluminum frame at the lower podium levels are pulled
away from the glass to facilitate access for cleaning; while the tower screens are a more intimidate to provide a
level of privacy and sense of security for the corner triangular balconies while adding depth and texture to the
tower facades.
My posting is not showing the height of the stucture, I notice when walking towards it, it's height is now noticeable but did not take pictures.
I'm too focus on close up details, next time I will or someone might now take notice and post an image from afar.
It should - as it should top out about the same height as Wall Centre Yaletown.
But the green wall may end up being a blank wall. Earlier renderings showed fake windows, but the latest shows panelling.
I'm not sure if the small squares are a lighting feature or venting as they appear as holes in the as-built.
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, finally fix it late this afternoon.
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