Rosefellow Kirkland - Industrial Campus

As Master Planner and Project Architect, GKC proposed several development scenarios ranging from one to four buildings, with the aim of maximizing the campus's commercial appeal. In the end, the three-building concept was chosen for its balance between visual proportions and functional features.

With a surface area of 169,000 sq. ft., 258,000 sq. ft. and 161,000 sq. ft. respectively, the three buildings take advantage of the 32 ft maximum height permitted by the City to maximize their visibility from the REM and Highway 40. The project team also assisted the client in securing permission to develop a parking area within the REM easement zone, enhancing site density.

In addition, Rosefellow's commitment to delivering a zero-carbon campus led GKC to propose various solutions aimed at optimizing the buildings' energy efficiency and reducing their environmental impact. Finally, as respect for neighbouring residents was a key criterion in the development of the site, several mitigation measures were implemented to preserve their peace and quiet.

Carried out in fast-track mode, this project allowed GKC to leverage its ability to effectively orchestrate the work of various stakeholders, completing it in just 27 months, which adhered to the initial terms and conditions. 
 
Energy efficiency 
To achieve zero-carbon certification from the Canada Green Building Council, a number of measures were implemented, including: 

• The use of high-efficiency insulated metal panels for the building envelope, a material with a much lower intrinsic carbon content than concrete over its entire life cycle. 
• The use of heat pumps for heating and ventilation, which consume less energy than electric radiant systems and produce fewer emissions.  
• The use of LED lighting combined with motion detectors to reduce electricity consumption. 
  Installation of an energy recovery system to preheat the air delivered to the buildings, thereby reducing energy consumption.

Optimizing outdoor spaces 
The functionality of the site’s different areas was also carefully considered by the project team. For example, the loading docks were located along the sides of the buildings to reduce their visual and noise impact on neighbouring residences, but also to optimize the density of the site by sharing the access areas to these docks between the buildings. 
 
Interior flexibility 
With a clear height of 32 feet and long spans between columns, forklifts can easily manoeuvre inside the buildings, which can also be subdivided according to tenants' needs, with a mezzanine at the front if office space is required. Large windows allow warehouse workers to benefit from natural light. 

To preserve the peace and quiet of the nearby residential area, in addition to the measures mentioned above, acoustic screen walls were installed to reduce the noise from the presence of trucks. The height of the buildings was also calculated to protect the neighbourhood from noise and the view of the REM and the highway, without blocking sunlight.