Saturday, December 5, 2009

Long Wharf architectural article

Architecture columnist John Leroux has a column detailing the Long Wharf Fort Reliance Headquarters design.  A discussion of colour choices is one of the details included:

“Conscientiously choosing time-honoured and low-maintenance materials, Stern will be using many products from the region for the structure, such as the stone, brick and wood. The most prevalent cladding material will be light buff brick, which he felt is nicer and more appropriate for the climate since it's lighter and actually bounces light, while red brick wants to absorb light. Another reason for its selection was the long-established association with the Golden Ball building and current Irving Oil Headquarters tower.”

Other aspects of the project discussed include the use of natural lighting and potential public access points to the project.

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