Spring valley
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about spring valley
Project • By Spring Valley • Cultural Centres
Hotel X
CAAST ® stands for Concrete Art & Applied Science Technology. It is an Ultra-High Performance Concrete that achieves an MPa of 120 ( 8x stronger than conventional concrete). This particular project takes full advantage of the unique properties of CAAST®. The particles are so tiny that every detail that the architect wanted to capture in this design is perfectly replicated from the molds in which it is cast. Titanium dioxide in the matrix adds whiteness to the panels and gives the concrete a self-cleaning characteristic. When light and heat strike the concrete's surface, titanium dioxide uses that energy to break down dirt into molecules such as oxygen, water, carbon dioxide, nitrates, and sulphates. Gases float away, while liquids... More
Project • By Spring Valley • Stadiums
TD Place
The towering wooden veil that surrounds the new south stands of TD Place at Lansdowne, creates an iconic image for the new stadium complex, setting it apart as a unique legacy landmark and connecting it to the surrounding natural environment of the Rideau Canal.
Eric Sommer of Spring Valley translated the inspiration of architect Robert Claiborne into an intricate and precise lattice of timber and steel. The structure, which incorporates more than 12 kilometres (7.5 miles) of glue-laminated Alaskan Yellow Cedar contains more than 750,000 parts and is 154 metres wide by 25.5 metres high (505’ x 83’ 6”). 24 inverted L-shaped frames project vertically from the ground and bend more than 90° towards the field creating the structure’s com... More
Product • By Spring Valley • CrownXCL®
CrownXCL®
CrownXCL® is an innovative phenolic rain screen solution distributed exclusively through Spring Valley. CrownXCL® has outstanding performance characteristics and the widest range of colors and surface textures on the market. With a cost-competitive price point, CrownXCL® is a worldwide leader in the cladding market.
The paper used to manufacture CrownXCL®is made from raw material sourced from sustainable forests and do not contain any heavy metals or asbestos. CrownXCL®has been independently tested and found to conform to multiple environmental certifications including the Greenguard Gold and Intertek Green Leaf certifications.
CrownXCL® has completed all required fire and building materials testing for the US and Canada, including... More
Project • By Spring Valley • Offices
CSEC Headquarters
WZMH Architects and HDR Architects collaborated with Spring Valley Corp. to fulfill the design requirements of this unique Government of Canada project.
CSEC required a building that would support cutting-edge technology and human creativity, and promote a culture of teamwork and collaboration.
To fulfil this objective, Spring Valley created a translucent panel called “iTrans”. Age- old logs were sourced from the depths of Georgian Bay and then sliced into 0.40mm thick veneer. They were laminated into panels which allow light to come through the wood, creating an amazingly warm glow.
To create the structure, the curved frame was built with tubular structural steel that was shaped to extremely tight tolerances. The entire structur... More