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Dow Diamond Building and MRO Centre
Dow Diamond Building and MRO Centre
Fort Saskatchewan, Canada
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Dow Diamond Building and MRO Centre
Fort Saskatchewan, Canada
The Dow Diamond Centre marks a new architectural presence within Fort Saskatchewan’s industrial landscape. Developped in close collaboration with York Construction, the project supports the expansion of a brownfield site in operation since 1961. Positioned on a 25-acre campus alongside the companion Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) facility, the project establishes a coordinated administrative and industrial hub aligned with long-term decarbonization goals. Its massing translates the company’s diamond emblem into a faceted composition of precast concrete and high-performance glazing, creating a distinct gateway presence along Highway 15 and a recognizable silhouette against Alberta’s prairie horizon.
The two-storey workplace accommodates up to 200 staff through an activity-based planning strategy that balances collaboration and focused work. The ground floor concentrates shared amenities—including a light-filled auditorium, fitness studio, canteen, and central commons—while an outdoor terrace extends gathering spaces during warmer seasons. Above, open workstations are paired with enclosed offices, training rooms, and quiet zones to support varied operational needs within a clear and efficient layout.
Interior material strategies emphasize durability and clarity suited to an active industrial campus. A restrained monochromatic palette is layered with resilient finishes and integrated acoustic treatments, while selective red accents reinforce wayfinding and brand identity. Framed sightlines and expansive glazing orient occupants toward the prairie landscape, bringing daylight deep into the building and strengthening connections between interior space and context.
The adjacent MRO facility enhances operational capacity through crane-equipped bays, dedicated turnaround areas, and vertical lift module storage systems. Barrier-free links between the two structures enable seamless coordination between administrative and industrial teams. Designed and guided by carbon-conscious principles, the campus support Dow’s decarbonization project to build the world’s first net-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions integrated ethylene cracker and derivatives facility, presenting a forward-looking model for industrial workplace design.
The two-storey workplace accommodates up to 200 staff through an activity-based planning strategy that balances collaboration and focused work. The ground floor concentrates shared amenities—including a light-filled auditorium, fitness studio, canteen, and central commons—while an outdoor terrace extends gathering spaces during warmer seasons. Above, open workstations are paired with enclosed offices, training rooms, and quiet zones to support varied operational needs within a clear and efficient layout.
Interior material strategies emphasize durability and clarity suited to an active industrial campus. A restrained monochromatic palette is layered with resilient finishes and integrated acoustic treatments, while selective red accents reinforce wayfinding and brand identity. Framed sightlines and expansive glazing orient occupants toward the prairie landscape, bringing daylight deep into the building and strengthening connections between interior space and context.
The adjacent MRO facility enhances operational capacity through crane-equipped bays, dedicated turnaround areas, and vertical lift module storage systems. Barrier-free links between the two structures enable seamless coordination between administrative and industrial teams. Designed and guided by carbon-conscious principles, the campus support Dow’s decarbonization project to build the world’s first net-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions integrated ethylene cracker and derivatives facility, presenting a forward-looking model for industrial workplace design.
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