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| PROJECT: |
Artists Lofts |
| LOCATION: |
Vancouver, B.C. |
| APPLICATION: |
Cladding |
| ARCHITECT: |
Stephen Hynes, Vancouver, B.C |
| CONTRACTOR: |
Benkin Sheet Metal, Coquitlam, B.C. |
| METAL SUPPLIER: |
Copper & Brass Sales, Langley, B.C. |
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DESCRIPTION: |
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This project on West 6th Avenue is a variation of the traditional
use of copper for roofing typically found on older installations
throughout North America. Traditional standing seam installation
methods were adapted for installation of the vertical wall cladding.
Some of the reasons for choosing copper for this application include
its long service life (usually over 100 years), plus its great
natural appearance. In this case, because of its vertical orientation,
the copper will patinate more slowly than a sloped roof. It will
also be less uniform, with many places, such as under overhangs
and other protected areas, showing a dark brown/black tone for
longer periods. The overall effect is one of slow constant change,
emphasized by the light and shadow of the sun.
For this project 20-oz. copper, instead of the more common 16-oz.,
was used to minimize any movement or “oil-canning” that may occur,
especially in areas where the copper sheet was suspended as a
ceiling treatment.
Many of the large one- and two-storey lofts are designed as live/work
spaces. The copper cladding identifies the building as a landmark,
initially because of its metallic copper colour and later as the
structure takes on a varied appearance, due to its slowly evolving
patina.
Adapted from Canadian Copper, No. 144.
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