Okanagan College
- Product
- concrete skin
- Area
- 1.500 m²
- Color
- polar white
- Texture
- standard
- Surface
- ferro light, matt
- Architect
- GEC Architecture
- Builder
- Okanagan College
- Partner
- Sound Solutions
- Certification
- DGNB Gold
- Year
- 2020
- Location
- Kelowna
Health Sciences Centre
A new building for the Health Sciences Centre was planned for Okanagan College in Kelowna, British Columbia. The design focused on the students, creating effective learning and teaching spaces that incorporate the latest technologies. The architects at GEC selected concrete skin panels in polar white, which captivate with their distinctive design. Rather than opting for traditional rectangular cuts, they chose triangular elements, which were arranged to create an elegant diamond-shaped structure across the building envelope. The window surfaces also reflect this striking geometry, seamlessly integrating into the design. The complex sets new standards for sustainability and has been awarded LEED Gold certification. Photos: Ditz Fejer
