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Remai Modern

Remai Modern
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REMAI MODERN

Architecture49, KPMB Architects

ARCHITECTS
Architecture49, KPMB Architects

AREA
126000 ft²

YEAR
2017

CONSULTANTS
Entuitive, Crossey Engineering Ltd., Mulvey & Banani International, Lundholm Associates Architects, Transsolar, Turner & Townsend, Daniel Lyzun & Associates, Aercoustics Engineering Ltd, Enermodal Engineering, MMM Group, Leber | Rubes, Enro/Creative Fire, Tillotson Design Associates, Kaizen Food Service Planning & Design Inc

MANUFACTURERS
Admonter, Amico, Moncer Specialty Flooring, Traditional Cut Stone

ARCHITECT OF RECORD
Architecture49

KPMB TEAM
Bruce Kuwabara, Shirley Blumberg, Matthew Wilson, Paulo Rocha, Matthew Krivosudsky, Terry Kim, Marcus Colonna, David Poloway, Jessica Juvet

DESIGN ARCHITECT
KPMB Architects

LOCATION
Saskatoon, Canada

CATEGORY
Gallery

ARCHITECTURE49 TEAM
Grant Van Iderstine, Brad Cove, Neil Hulme

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The form and massing respond to the low, flat topography of Saskatchewan’s prairie landscape and evoke regional agrarian traditions of low-rise, rectilinear sheds and barns.

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Four cantilevered horizontal volumes engage the River edge to the south and 2nd Avenue to the east.

The south elevation spans the length of the site and the ground floor is fully glazed to provide continuous day-lit public spaces with access to the River.

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Entrances at each end integrate the gallery into the new pedestrian flows along the river bank.

Public spaces on every level are organized to maximize the connection to the river.

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A central atrium organizes the plan and offers a community gathering space.

A generously-scaled connecting stair on the ground floor is located to initiate a continuous path through all levels.

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The exterior is clad in a copper-coloured metal screen and was inspired by Saskatoon’s historic architectural landmark, the Bessborough Hotel (CNR, 1932).

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Remai Modern
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