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The Fairmont

Fairmont Pacific Rim in Downtown Vancouver BC, Canada

Located downtown with a view of the waterfront, the new Fairmont is designed by James KM Cheng Architects. The Fairmont is a 44 story hotel on 1038 Canada Place Way which situates it only a block from the water. Zahner became involved when the architects opted for a perforated screen system which disguises the first few floors of office and support structures, while allowing light to enter through the thousands of tiny perforations.

What sets this perforated screen apart from standard fare, is the design pattern which subtly moves across it. Using our ZIRA™ Process, the architects were able to supply us with a photograph of the surrounding forest, and have that image transfered onto the metal using only perforations and dimples in the stainless steel to achieve this effect. Vertical lines run up and down the facade, and from certain angles, and certain times of the day, the image emerges quite clearly.

Fairmont view of the logo

Fairmont view of the front

Photograph which the architect's provided

Detail of the Original Photograph used

To learn more about the process with which we were able to transfer this photograph to the metal surface, please visit our ZIRA™ page, or The project was realized using Angel Hair™ Stainless steel.