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The Future Works Here ................................................... © Harry Gugger The Exchange of Old and New Where the Past Greets the Future 1920’s exuberance meets sustainable innovation Opening its doors in 1929, In designing The Exchange, the Old Vancouver Stock Harry Gugger says there Exchange operated out of was a “defining moment.” 475 Howe Street making He and his team analyzed it the focus of the city’s the Old Stock Exchange original financial district. in forensic detail, from the original blueprints to the The original structure was brick and the beams. The conceived by Townley, Old Stock Exchange’s Matheson & Partners striking use of a variety of (1919-1974), a major materials – and eclectic Vancouver architectural approach to architecture – firm throughout most of inspired a bold solution to the 20th century. The engineering, economic and partnership created over environmental challenges in 1100 designs, including the new building. Vancouver City Hall. The new design conserves The building is listed on the best of the old structure the Vancouver Heritage — while bringing standards Register in the A Category of sustainability, efficiency for “its contribution to the and comfort into the 21st development of downtown century. Vancouver, its architectural expression, the role of its prominent designers and its representation of the business community in the city.” Images Opposite page: Top to bottom this page: The new design sits atop the Howe and Pender in the 1930s; original Old Stock Exchange façade Howe heritage elevator lobby on Howe Street. © Harry Gugger 372,000 sq. ft. rentable space. Average floorplates: 14,000 sq. ft. in restored heritage portion; 12,000 sq. ft. in new building. Parking 158 stalls/107 bikes. The Pinstripe Principle Swiss Style Tailored to Vancouver “Sustainable building technology. I think that’s the most important element in architecture. That’s a major point, how you design that skin; that’s where these louvres are very helpful because they provide shading. That’s what we try to do: to give the building architectural expression which is at the same time meaningful with regards to the energy management.” Harry Gugger, Design Architect New angles on energy, light and privacy. How The Exchange louvres change everything. The main principle of the old vital role in the sustainability of the building is its accentuated building. verticality, known as the Pinstripe Principle. The pilasters accentuate Externally, the pinstripe effect the height, giving an elegant accentuates the building’s slender appearance to the verticality, just as a pinstripe suit heritage building. For the Gugger makes the wearer look taller. team, that architectural principle Internally the louvres’ main defined the new design, resulting function is to provide passive solar in the striking profile that has been protection, creating a constant established by The Exchange. working temperature for tenants at a reduced cost and increased Building on this Pinstripe Principle, comfort. The design of the the Gugger team developed louvres increases ambient light an aesthetic that extends the and maintains the overall views. columns of the old building At the same time, variation in the with slender aluminium louvres. spacing of the louvres increases The Pinstripe Principle will create a shimmering Soaring skywards, the louvres privacy for The Exchange and shell of vertical louvres on the skin of the create a seamless integration of neighbouring buildings. building, creating a comfortable, yet sustainable the two structures and also play a office environment. Tenants will enjoy extensive views of downtown, the harbour and the mountains to the north — and lots of natural Images Top to bottom this page: daylight. Opposite page: Harry Gugger, principal of Harry The Exchange seen from the South Gugger studios; vertical louvres on © Harry Gugger building façade. Harry Gugger Studio (HGS) brings a thoroughly European approach to sustainability, utilizing the latest structural and material technologies. Seriously Green. Serenely Beautiful. Images Top: Panoramic view to the North. Opposite page: 360° Vancouver. Floor to Ceiling Glass. Example of the floor to ceiling glass offered at The Exchange; new Pender Street lobby. The Exchange LEED Cutting edge technology: efficiency and sustainability Platinum features Interior office lighting User-controlled LED of daylight further boost With floor to ceiling glass LEED Platinum certification — the first for a heritage features an ultra-efficient task lighting throughout energy efficiency. These and pillar design that allows conversion in Vancouver: custom LED recessed maximizes visual comfort. forward-thinking solutions for open plan layouts, fixture developed Solar energy storage, vastly exceed current The Exchange offers n Storm water retention and reuse specifically for The motion-controlled building standards and breathtaking views of the n Highly efficient hydronic heating and cooling Exchange to integrate with occupancy sensors and will be at the forefront of city, the harbour and n Integrated geo-exchange thermal regulators the radiant ceiling system. passive intensification sustainability for decades. the mountains. n Solar thermal panels n Triple-glazed curtain wall envelope n Window fritting for increased energy efficiency and privacy Integrated LED lighting n Solar shade louvres n Low flow fixtures. Radiant heating/ cooling panels LEED Platinum translates to significant savings: n 48% reduction in energy costs Vertical louvres and triple glazing with n 60% reduction in energy consumption frit pattern reduces n 85% reduction in CO emissions heat gain for 2 maximum comfort Other passive technologies include a raised floor plenum to distribute fresh air throughout the building. Triple- Adjustable floor mounted glazed windows have low-E coating, and a graduated frit, fresh air diffuser provides enhanced user control decreasing solar gain by 83%. LEED Platinum is achieved using the latest passive technologies without compromising Raised floor plenum for fresh air distribution and data/electrical distribution views. LEED Platinum office space translates into significant cost savings, from both consumption and human resources standpoints. The Exchange will continue to have its address at the recognizable 475 Howe Street. It will rise above the restored The City’s Epicentre heritage site of Vancouver’s first modern exchange, which opened in 1929. The Old Stock Exchange has always been The Past, Present and Future well-situated for the best of the city’s restaurants, bars, hotels and stores. Now The Exchange becomes the focal point. of Vancouver Commerce ......................................... ......................................... Transport Hotels F F Float Plane Terminal 14 Fairmont Hotel Vancouver W. CORDOVA ST. H Heliport 15 Fairmont Waterfront 4 S Seabus 16 Fairmont Pacific Rim CANADA PLACE WAY T SkyTrain 17 Pan Pacific 1 C Canada Line 18 Hotel Georgia 16 19 Four Seasons ......................................... BUTE ST. W. 17 20 Metropolitan HASTINGS ST. Landmark Hyatt Regency Buildings 21 15 W. 10 24 PENDER ST. 2 1 Canada Place ......................................... 2 Vancouver Club S Seabus Shopping THURLOW ST. 11 3 3 Terminal City Club 8 22 Pacific Centre Waterfront W. 4 Convention Centre Royal Centre MELVILLE ST. 6 SkyTrain 23 7 PENDER ST. Burrard 26 5 ......................................... 24 Waterfront Centre SkyTrain T 25 WATERFRONTH RD. 25 Sinclair Centre W. GEORGIA ST. T Banks 26 Bentall Centre 5 Vancity W. 23 21 Westcoast CORDOVA ST. Express 6 Scotiabank ALBERNI ST. 12 BMO 13 7 HOWE ST. C W. 8 TD HASTINGS ST. WATER ST. 9 HSBC ROBSON ST. 14 GRANVILLE ST. 20 10 11 CIBC 9 Granville St. 18 Skytrain T 12 13 RBC BURRARD ST. SEYMOUR ST. 19 DUNSMUIR ST. W. GEORGIA ST. HORNBY ST. 22 ABBOTT ST. CAMBIE ST. RICHARDS ST. City Centre Canada Line C HOMER ST. In 1929, the site of The Old Stock Exchange was the heart of the city’s downtown core. Now, The Exchange provides a new focus. An International Team Flexible Floorplans Up To 14,000 sq. ft. The World’s Best Converge in Vancouver Single or Multi-Tenant, Open Plan or Built-Out Sample Floor Plan Level 27 12,924 square feet Credit Suisse is one of the SwissReal Group is a Lead architect Iredale European architect Harry world’s leading financial leader in real estate Group Architecture Gugger established his Floor Rentable 31 11,127 sf 30 11,826 sf services providers, development, consulting provides consulting studio in May 2010, 29 12,794 sf 28 12,794 sf 27 12,794 sf established in 1856 in and management. services throughout after 19 years of 26 12,794 sf 25 12,832 sf 24 12,832 sf 23 12,832 sf Switzerland. Innovation With over 30 years of Canada. Projects include partnership at Herzog 22 12,025 sf 21 12,025 sf 20 12,025 sf 19 12,025 sf and expertise are at the experience, it brings an cultural, First Nations, de Meuron. Drawing 18 12,025 sf 17 12,025 sf 16 11,573 sf heart of Credit Suisse’s intimate understanding of educational, commercial from the conclusions of 15 11,573 sf 14 11,165 sf 13 11,165 sf 12 10,962 sf real estate business. Credit emerging trends in Western and residential facilities. this experience, Harry 11 9,870 sf 10 13,896 sf 9 13,896 sf 8 13,896 sf Suisse Real Estate Asset Canada and Europe, Iredale Group is dedicated Gugger’s Studio (HGS) 7 13,896 sf 6 13,896 sf 5 7,704 sf 4 8,678 sf Management is one of allowing it to recognize to designing community emphasizes the singularity 3 7,358 sf 2 13,076