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Project • By LRS Architects • Exhibition Centres
Wingspan Event and Conference Center
The Wingspan Event & Conference Center provides Washington County with an impressive world-class facility with year-round opportunities to host visitors, while supporting the diverse needs of a growing community in Hillsboro, Oregon. Rooted deep in heritage and history, the timeless design draws inspiration from a combination of contextual forces intrinsic to the site. The wing-like “butterfly” form of the main roof was inspired by the building’s proximity to the Hillsboro airport, and mirrors the profile of the coastal range nearby. Cross-laminated timber (CLT) reflects the rich timber heritage of the area.
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The building highlights the 40,000 SF exposition hall contiguous to the state-of-the-... More
Project • By DS Studio Inc • Parks/Gardens
The Lodestar
DS Studio, Fishtnk, and Tom Svilans are proud to announce the completion of their most recent collaborative public art commission. Located in North Kelowna, British Columbia, this joint effort between the architecture firm, fabrication studio, and architectural design consultancy has resulted in a beacon of change for the local community. The Lodestar is a place maker and a shining example of how an age-old material can be digitally modified to suit contemporary needs.
Standing 7.5 metres tall, with a radius of four metres at its base, and weighing three metric tons, The Lodestar straddles a large portion of the previously under-used public plaza. Posted just outside a recently completed RCMP station, all roads from here lead to a vibrant... More