396 Assiniboine Avenue
| Address: | 396 Assiniboine Avenue |
|---|---|
| Current Use: | Offices |
| Original Use: | Architectural office |
| Constructed: | 1978 |
| Architects: |
Photographs
Recognition & Awards
RAIC Millenium Award, 2000
Governor General’s Medal, 1982
Design Characteristics
| Size: | 1,600 square feet (487.68 square metres) |
|---|---|
| Neighbourhood: | Downtown |
- The building is a two storey structure clad in brick on the east and west facade, with glazing on the north and south elevations. The front of the building has two main entries; one at grade, and one on the second floor, which is accessed via a steel staircase painted a vibrant red. The rear of the building, facing the Assiniboine River, is a mirror image of the north elevation, including the two entries and the same steel staircase.
- The firm sought to reveal and highlight construction systems — calling attention to uncovered elements — with paint. These colours were typically canary yellow, red, green and maroon.
- Ron Keenberg described these offices as a breakthrough project for the firm.
- Double height interior, with mezzanine.
Sources
Architectural Record 171 (1983): 146-9.
Architectural Review 167 (1980): 318.
Architecture Minnesota 8 (1982): 40-45.
Keenberg, Ron. Sex, Violence and Architecture. Hushion House Publishing, 2006.
Thompson, WP. Winnipeg Architecture. Winnipeg: Queenston House, 1982.