The design of the Vancouver UBC Aquatic Center (which includes a vertical Barrisol translucent screen) is featured this month in the Canadian Architect Magazine (August 2018 Issue, page 24 - 29). The article, High Water Mark, written by Vancouver based journalist Hadani Ditmars is worth a read. Follow the link below to view it online.
https://www.canadianarchitect.com/issues/2018-issues/canadian-architect-august-2018-issue/
https://www.canadianarchitect.com/issues/2018-issues/canadian-architect-august-2018-issue/
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Here is an excerpt from the article, which includes a mention of the Barrisol translucent screen...
"Another distinctive element is the use of light. At the juncture delineating the family and recreational area to the west and the competition area to the east, a series of Y-shaped structural columns support a six-meter-wide skylight. The shifting sun casts patterns on the Barrisol screen, offering a textural element that helps mitigate any sense of sterility in the super white environment. The textile like feel of the material, as well as the humidity resistant large-scale tegular acoustic paneling system help to reduce noise and glare.
The entire building is effectively a tabula rosa, a screen reflecting the surrounding environment, and at night it's interior illumination - especially it's suspended LED lighting - transforms it into an architectural lantern."
Project: University of British Columbia Aquatic Centre, Vancouver
Architects: MJMA with Acton Ostry Architects
Structural: Equilibrium Consulting Inc
Mechanical: Ame Consulting Group
Electrical: Applied Engineering Solutions
Contractor: Heatherbrae Builders
Barrisol Installation: Barrisol BC
Magazine Article written by Hadani Ditmars
Photo: Emma Peter
Magazine: Canadian Architecture - August 2018 issue
"Another distinctive element is the use of light. At the juncture delineating the family and recreational area to the west and the competition area to the east, a series of Y-shaped structural columns support a six-meter-wide skylight. The shifting sun casts patterns on the Barrisol screen, offering a textural element that helps mitigate any sense of sterility in the super white environment. The textile like feel of the material, as well as the humidity resistant large-scale tegular acoustic paneling system help to reduce noise and glare.
The entire building is effectively a tabula rosa, a screen reflecting the surrounding environment, and at night it's interior illumination - especially it's suspended LED lighting - transforms it into an architectural lantern."
Project: University of British Columbia Aquatic Centre, Vancouver
Architects: MJMA with Acton Ostry Architects
Structural: Equilibrium Consulting Inc
Mechanical: Ame Consulting Group
Electrical: Applied Engineering Solutions
Contractor: Heatherbrae Builders
Barrisol Installation: Barrisol BC
Magazine Article written by Hadani Ditmars
Photo: Emma Peter
Magazine: Canadian Architecture - August 2018 issue
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