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Old Posted Jul 29, 2015, 3:17 PM
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From the architects website:

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Each of the four stacked horizontal volumes is designed as flexible loft space and oriented for views to the River. The horizontal stratification maximizes south exposure for views and access to natural sunlight. Double-height areas and atria draw light deep into the floorplate, optimizing the low sun angles for passive solar heat gains. Overhangs and screens block sunlight during warmer seasons. These and other architectural and technical strategies are designed to collectively achieve 50% lower energy consumption compared to international gallery standards.

The exterior will be clad in a copper-coloured metal screen. The use of copper was inspired by one of Saskatoon’s historic architectural landmarks, the Bessborough Hotel (CNR, 1932).
So this tells me the screens will oxidize to black just like the Bess and the Legislature dome in Regina, perhaps with a hint of green. Unless they are not actually copper, but it would seem odd to pay homage to the Bess with something that looks completely different.

http://www.kpmb.com/index.asp?navid=...&fid2=105#desc
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