NEST

The Nest is an encompassing meeting space suspended at mezzanine level in the stunning Esker Foundation gallery. The Nest is composed of both structural and aesthetic bands of steel and is built to meet LEED Silver standards.

Our Approach

After the Nest was conceptualized by Kasian, Heavy was brought to the table to evolve the preliminary concept of an airy, organic piece through to an integrated design.

The Opportunity

Heavy’s design team worked through structural engineering details and 3D models to identify how the piece would be built and the best way to camouflage the structural elements.  Our fabrication team ensured each section of the 1.5 linear kilometers (0.9 miles) of steel banding was welded precisely as designed.

The exterior of the Nest is finished with a glossy white coating while the interior received a hand-painted faux-felt finish to compliment the design of the boardroom that it envelopes. 

NEST
DESIGNER - Kasian Architecture
CLIENT — Esker Foundation
PLACE — Calgary, AB, Canada
MATERIALS — Steel, high performance coatings