TheWaterfall Building forms a secluded artists' focal point to the Granville Island neighbourhood. A central gallery is surrounded by artists' combined work and loft living spaces.
The building was designed in 1996 with Nick Milkovich Architects. The concrete and glass structure houses units for artists that combine living and work space. The focal point of the project is the central skylit gallery that makes use of innovative steel trusses to hold up the large sloped glass front. Steel is also key in its use in the construction and detailing of the balconies, stairs and enclosures -- the lightness and texture of which creates a sharp contrast with the heaviness of the exposed concrete frame.
The building was used as a set in the recent film "Paycheck", starring Ben Affleck. |