The design story 01
An edifice stuck in time
The entryway for 840 Howe (formerly Robson Court) was dated, and showed the age of the building.
The design story 01
The entryway for 840 Howe (formerly Robson Court) was dated, and showed the age of the building.
The design story 02
Early drawings of the newly envisioned renamed and rebranded 840 Howe were vastly different.
The design story 03
The building lobby was also dated, with pink marble, a bamboo art installation, and water feature.
The design story 04
The previous lobby included a number of disparate elements that made it appear cluttered and dated.
The design story 05
The original concierge desk was dated and uninspired; the new desk ties in to the new colour scheme.
The design story 06
This sketch shows the initial concept for carrying the ribbon from the exterior to the interior.
The design story 07
The parking garage was decidedly drab before it was converted into an end-of-trip facility.