Latimer Lake is more than an industrial building, it is a project with a lot of intention behind every detail and material used. The designers at Aggregate Design Studio and Planwork‘s vision entailed creating a space that was visually warm and one that felt inviting, but the real win for the build team was how standard aluminum systems delivered that look without custom fabrication or coordination delays, and more importantly, easy installation.

The build strategy began with the use of panel board, selected for its adaptability and ability to define the façade’s rhythm. At the uppermost portion of the building, the panel board gives the structure crisp and modern edges. As the façade moves downward, the material transitions into panel board in a clean white finish, lending the structure a calm, welcoming presence that feels effortlessly like home.

Link & Lock was used as overhanging sun shades, eliminating the need for separate structural shading systems. Multiple installation methods were employed across Latimer Lake to achieve the varied visual effects the architects wanted, but each one was chosen because it kept the build moving. Material flexibility takes centre stage as Tongue & Groove planks begin horizontally along the wall, then transition naturally into a flat, perpendicular soffit without custom corner pieces.

The next transition on the wall showcases the malleability of aluminum as the design shifts from panel board into a slanted soffit pertaining to aluminum’s flexibility and versatility makes a complex transition extremely straightforward to execute on site. The project concludes with board and batten installed vertically on a corner feature wall near the rooftop parking area, a system chosen to introduce visual depth and texture without additional framing.

Latimer Lake stands as a compelling case study in how thoughtful material selection and varied application can elevate industrial architecture. By layering finishes, embracing flexibility, and prioritizing warmth alongside performance, the project brings its vision fully to life, proving that large-scale industrial buildings can be both visually rich and genuinely inviting.

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