by mbuckstein | October 2, 2013 9:26 am
Vancouver’s VanDusen Botanical Garden Visitor Centre was recognized with a 2013 Chairman’s Award from the Metal Construction Association (MCA).
The Van Dusen project, designed by Perkins+Will, received the award in the Metal Roofing category. The building’s unique orchid-inspired design employs metal panels that reach the ground in a half-barrel shape.
The other winning projects are:
Distributed annually at MetalCon International, the awards honour MCA member’s projects showcasing new and innovative uses of the material. A panel of architects chooses the winners in eight separate categories.
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