Corix Water Systems by Taylor Kurtz Architecture + Design

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This 78,000sf steel frame and concrete tilt panel facility provides manufacturing, warehouse and office space for the tenant, Corix Water Systems and Utilities.

Designed in response to a significantly sloping site, the main entrance and office floor is raised above the street level permitting a high quality of street-front expression while maintaining a low profile consistent with the neighbourhood context.

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• Architects: Taylor Kurtz Architecture + Design
• Project: Corix Water Systems
• Software used: Autodesk Revit

The entrance plaza and canopy, detailed in concrete, steel, glass and cedar dominate the visual expression of the street-front elevation and set a tone that is more professional in appearance than industrial as one would expect in a development of this type. Adjacent to the entry canopy, a carefully considered composition of glazed slot monitor windows complete the street front elevation, permitting natural light to the warehouse and breaking down the scale of the street-facing north wall. The varied roof lines of these elements helps to further reduce the scale and visual bulk that is typical in industrial warehouse buildings.

Image Courtesy © Taylor Kurtz Architecture + Design

Below the office level is the Shop Floor, anchored by a 17,000sf manufacturing shop, contractor warehouse, storage warehouse, offices and grade level access to loading and receiving bays at the south and east yards. Adjacent to the central circulation and elevator core, a suite of feature spaces including testing labs, assembly rooms and geothermal centre are arranged to facilitate tours and to showcase the varied products and systems manufactured by Corix.

Image Courtesy © Taylor Kurtz Architecture + Design

Image Courtesy © Taylor Kurtz Architecture + Design

Image Courtesy © Taylor Kurtz Architecture + Design

Image Courtesy © Taylor Kurtz Architecture + Design

Image Courtesy © Taylor Kurtz Architecture + Design

Image Courtesy © Taylor Kurtz Architecture + Design

Categories: Autodesk, Revit, Water treatment Plant

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