Educational
Translucent + reflective glass = WOW
A muted palette of materials create a welcoming vibe
Location
Vancouver, BC
Application
Glass Partitions and Doors
Industry
Educational
Type of Glass
Tinted Mirror,Partial Privacy
Overview
Perkins&Will selected glass, stainless steel, and pale woods to pull together this creative hub and meeting space, the Nemesis coffee shop pavilion.
The Perkins&Will interiors team created an unusual geometric feature element on the ceiling. Starting with a central oculus, fins of white fabric stretch outward toward the perimeter. LED strips spill warm illumination through the fins, which are made from a textile used for diffusing light on film sets. Accentuating the calming ambiance of the space.
Transparent glass reveal what is interesting to share
Reflective mirror add depth and a creative barrier to things that need to stay hidden
A continuous glass divider modulates from clear (for display cases) to reflective (concealing restrooms). “It reveals exactly what should be revealed,” Perkins&Will senior associate Rufina Wu says, “and hides the rest.”
Glass In Action
In between all the swooshes is a highly functional eatery. A stainless-steel bar slices through the middle of the plan, dividing the seating from the kitchen and service areas.
We invite you to read the full story as printed in Interior Design, Perkins&Will Turns to Geometry for a Coffee Shop at Emily Carr University of Art + Design
Our Team
Where the food, setting, and room work together to create the experience
Architect
Perkins&Will
Contractor
Island Glass
Sales Rep
Goldray Glass
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