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Bill Zahner named an Honorary Member of the American Institute of Architects.

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The Fairmont

Fairmont Pacific Rim in Downtown Vancouver BC, Canada

Located in downtown Vancouver, the new Fairmont designed by James KM Cheng is situated blocks from the Pacific Ocean. The Fairmont is a 44 story hotel on 1038 Canada Place Way which gives hotel visitors an expansive view of the harbor.  Zahner became involved when the architects opted for a perforated screen system which would disguise 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 unique design pattern which subtly moves across the surface. 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

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Transferring the tall forestry image above to the the surface of the metal required a several step process including computer aided design and advanced algorithmic programming. The processes are then automated so that the punching, bumping, and perforated are rapidly produced. To learn more about the process with which we were able to transfer this photograph to the metal surface, visit our ZIRA™ page. The project was realized using a custom Angel Hair™ process on a unique bright annealed Stainless steel.

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