Gryphon House
Owner
Gryphon Development
Location
Vancouver, BC
Scope
Status
Unitized Curtain Wall
Stick Curtain Storefront
Complete
Complex Design
Creative Engineering
We developed a fully customized solution that seamlessly integrated with the elegant and timeless design of Gryphon House. The unitized curtain wall features imported limestone, aluminum panel, and high quality glass. ​​
955 Panels
37,670sf Facade
3-Pane Acoustic Glass
European Inspired Exterior
The renowned architect Taizo Yamamoto created a masterpiece with the Gryphon House facade. Its sophisticated exterior makes it stand out in the affluent neighbourhood of Kerrisdale. We developed a custom engineered unitized curtain wall solution that allowed us to prefabricate each panel in our production facility.
Optimized for Performance
The meticulously engineered facade utilized advanced materials and manufacturing techniques, ensuring superior thermal insulation, soundproofing, and wind resistance.
950+ Unitized Panels
We offered a completely unique solution customized to meet the architectural and functional requirements. Each unitized panel was seamlessly produced, delivered, and installed onsite.
Unitized
Imported Custom Made
Each panel was prefabricated in the factory and arrived at site ready to be installed. This process allowed for a seamless installation for a complicated faacade.
Walk along a distinctive stick built curtain wall that provides an elevated look for the storefront. Captivating entrances and facades that leave a lasting impression and draw your attention as you walk along the boulevard.
Quality at its Finest
500+ Point Inspection
500+ point inspection. facade this special required our engineering and design team to create a solution that simplified production and installation.
ASTM Testing Standards
Our unitized curtain wall and associated components are tested to ASTM standards suitable for use in North America.
QA/QC at Every Step
We complete internal checks as well as allowing third party QA/QC testing to monitor the production, shipping, installation and completion process.
Performance Mockup
Location
Hanoi Vietnam
Size
2500sf
Date
June 25, 2023
We built a full scale model to evaluate the systems performance under real-world conditions before production to validate the design and engineering.
Peak Performance
We evaluate air infiltration, water penetration, structural integrity, thermal performance, and acoustic performance. Demonstrating system reliability to architects, consultants, owners, and engineers.
ASTM 2503 Testing Standards
2500sf Mockup
150hrs of Simulation
Technical Marvel
A facade this special required our engineering and design team to create a solution that simplified production and installation. Designed to the strictest engineering and performance requirements required for structural, airtightness, watertightness, seismic, displacement, and wind loading. We utilized complex 3D models and testing to simulate real world conditions.