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The floating leaf skeleton
panels, which required
cutting angles to exact
specifications to ensure the
frame came together, was
the most challenging part of
the project, says Akilesh Nair,
engineering manager. " We
provided engineering and
designing of the panels and
joints, ensuring they were
harmonious and precise as
a frame. On one cut, we had
to make sure that two angles
would collaborate. "
Remkor agrees that
the leaves were the most
challenging. " They were large
scale and it took an immense
amount of collaboration
and coordination to find the

right suspension strategy
that was minimal and would
disappear against the ceiling.
It also needed to support
the structure with the right
anchor points between all the
ducting, yet still hide the VAV
and allow lighting to hang
between the openings of the
leaves. They also needed
to be manufactured so they
could be easily removable. It
required a huge effort on all
parties to think creatively and
critically with a lot of moving
pieces and considerations. "
  " The leaves vary in size,
as they would in nature, and
are shaped and positioned
with the ceiling lighting to
allude to the sense of light

filtering through trees, a
natural occurrence and
connection to our main
campus, " adds Fung. " We
are proud of the team that
rose to the challenge of
installation, given the range
in sizes of the leaves. "

Collaboration
" CN Architectural
Millwork and Construction
consistently remained
responsive and vigilant to
ensure the project's goals
and milestones were met, "
summarizes Nair. " We
also collaborated with the
architectural firm and general
contractor to ensure the
project's completion.

We provided value
engineering, over-time and
night shifts to minimize
disruptions to the students.
Our working relationship with
the designers was great! We
have worked with them on
numerous projects in the past. "
Remkor characterizes
the team's work as
very collaborative. " The
woodworkers went above
and beyond to make sure we
nailed the feature aspects of
the job. Especially by layout
of the leaves on the floor to
allow us countless nudges and
markups to make sure each
placement was perfect. "

PROJECT:

PROJECT OWNER:

WOODWORKER:

DESIGNER:

GENERAL CONTRACTOR:

PHOTOGRAPHER:

Capilano University
Shipyards Building
North Vancouver, BC

Capilano University
North Vancouver, BC

CN Architectural
Millwork and
Construction Inc.
Burnaby, BC

Dialog Design
Vancouver, BC

Turner Construction
Company
Vancouver, BC

Barrie Underhill,
Upper Left Photography
Chilliwack, BC

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