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WATER CONSERVATION MUSEUM & SOCIETY

Solo Project​

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Type: Architectural, Institutional

Location: Toronto, ON 

Timeline: January - August 2017 

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AutoCAD, Revit, Photoshop, Illustrator

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A hub dedicated to showcasing water related art, technologies, and products while promoting water conservation.

The WCMS is a proposal for the City of Toronto as part of Toronto Harbourfront revitalization mandate. It is located at an empty lot abutting the existing Canada Malting Silo. 

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Existing lot captured by Google Earth

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The building creates a visual tension with the irregular volumes and a daring cantilever above the water. These elements translate into an eye-catching structure that creates a dynamic presence, while capitalizing on the lake front and cityscape views that surround the building.

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Our design was a departure from traditional building practices and employed membrane cladding technology to create the building envelope.

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The forward-thinking design fosters a sense of technological achievement, and the open airy nature of the membrane creates a warm and sun-drenched community hub for architecture enthusiasts and admirers.

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Not only the exterior assembly could work as a rainwater repurposing method, the membrane system includes operable panels that can be opened during summer to faceplate passive cooling. While the panels themselves are coated with multi-layered reflective films to help reduce solar heat gain
 

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