The School of Pharmacy at the University of Waterloo wanted to communicate its embrace of a naturalistic approach to pharmacology. With the use of artist renderings of medicinal plants, a beautiful organic aesthetic was built into the exterior window glazing of the building. This visual style was also applied to various internal aspects of the building including such as the window dividers between study rooms.
While employed at Gottschalk+Ash (G+A), Michael Kirlew played a major role in the design, implementation and management of the project while under the creative direction of G+A's Design Director. With over 800 individual pieces of glass used to wrap the exterior in this building, it creates a long-lasting visual statement by not only the school but the city of Kitchener, Waterloo. This project also won the prestigious international Red Dot Award.
Please note that MiMo Solutions Inc. did not produce this video. This video was taken from the "Symphony of Design" campaign which was produced in collaboration with the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, Regional Municipality of Waterloo, City of Cambridge, City of Kitchener, City of Waterloo, and Waterloo Regional Tourism Corporation. November 2009.
