20 SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY SUSTAINABLE ENERGY ENGINEERING BUILDING, BRITISH COLUMBIA
“It’s become the living room of the building; it’s where the cross-fertilisation of ideas can take place – it
welcomes the public” Venelin Kokalov, Revery Architecture
When quizzed on changes to the design that might have interrupted the architectural process, Kokalov answers: “The schedule wouldn’t allow it. SFU was clear from the outset.” With the client stressing the “importance of flexible spaces,” research labs had to accommodate a spread of topics and classrooms needed to support diverse teaching styles. This is perhaps best illustrated by the rooftop, which was designed to accommodate a research lab, should it be needed. Inside, the building has a mix of exposed concrete and white painted drywall. Timber is also used liberally throughout. This includes wooden slat ceilings, maple accents to the atrium balconies, timber floors to the tree pods, and timber for the spectator benches in the atrium. Maple plywood and dark-stained plywood furnish the lecture hall there, along with dark
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fabric-wrapped panels. Additionally, perforated dark-stained plywood and paper-faced insulation are used to provide acoustic treatment. SE3P’s location directly across the street from existing SFU buildings enabled the architects to establish dialogue between the two. For example, the main entrance was placed towards the south-east to clearly bridge old and new.
Circuit board
Inspired by the geometric pattern of electrical circuit boards, the facade’s design is clearly and symbolically linked to the technological themes that make up the pedagogical content taught within the building. White precast concrete sandwich panels alternate with reflective glazing which is framed by white precast fins outlining the entire facade.
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