olderFILMPORT - Sleek Design for Natural Light
Notice the sleek curved glass curtain wall and stunning facade on this 11-story, 280,000 sf commercial building. The slits in the facade creatively allow natural light into the interior of the building, without exposing the entire structure to the direct rays of the sun. Designing for natural light is good because the sun's rays don't cost a cent. This building was designed by Will Alsop + Quadrangle Architects for Filmport. The ground floor will be a lively space with a commissary, pub and cafe, shops, fitness and spa services, and a day care center. The second floor will have a movie studio appeal with a larger public event space, and the other nine floors will be office space for various tenants. The roof will have a spectacular view of downtown Toronto, too. Looking at this building, it doesn't seem 11 floors tall, but I guess it is. Construction starts in the spring and should be done early 2010. See Quandrangle [PDF] + images.
nice to see the studios making some green moves finally, still a long way to go apparently. The buildings are one thing, but I've heard that some studios "will not allow" recycling on the set and I know people who literally "steal" "trash" from cans in order to recycle it. - maxmsf
Posted by: maxmsf | August 16, 2007 at 09:24 PM
Great post!
If the economics don't work, recycling efforts won't either.
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Posted by: Luis | August 17, 2007 at 08:36 AM