Mesmerizing geometric window panes.
A building concept that mimics a cloud doesn’t make for easy construction, but by leveraging our experience with 3D design and BIM integration, alongside Flynn Canada’s glazing experience, we were able to add predictability to an otherwise complex build.
The Opportunity
We worked with Flynn Canada to design unique window pods to give this York University building its cloud-like profile.
Our Approach
The window pods are made up of three unique triangular window panes assembled into 191 window pods—each on a unique plane with changing angles.
Without any flat planes or common frames of reference, our design team had to work backwards from the BIM surface model to simplify the design without diluting the original intent. The result: a standardized system that used a common plane with uniquely cut aluminum mullions to create every angle. This common plane allowed us to use more economical base-building structural steel, which could be constructed from straight members while laser-cut aluminum mullions created the curving geometry.
| YORK WINDOW FRAMES |
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| DESIGNER — Zas Architects + Interiors |
| CLIENT — Flynn Canada |
| LOCATION — York University in Toronto, Ontario |
| MATERIALS — Glass, Steel |
| SCOPE — PLAN—BUILD™ |
11.14.15—1822 — 43.772, -79.505
11.14.15—1821 — 43.772, -79.505
11.14.15—1821 — 43.772, -79.505
11.14.15—1823 — 43.772, -79.505
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