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Architect: Charles Cullum and Associates An architectural statement in glass and metal Economy Glass is especially proud to have been selected as the glazing contractor for the Johnson Geo Centre. The Johnson Geo Centre is housed in one of the most distinctive buildings in the province, on a beautiful seven hectare property next to the Signal Hill National Historic Site. The large, glass-encased entry is the only part of the building above ground. About 85% of the 36,000 square feet of floor space is underground — right inside of the solid rock walls.
The large, glass-encased entry is the only part of the building above ground. About 85% of the 36,000 square feet of floor space is underground — right inside of the solid rock walls.
One of the unique challenges with this project was dealing with the harsh weather on Signal Hill – one of the windiest places in Canada. That, coupled with the fact that the facade of this is tipped back at a 17 degree angle, made it very difficult to install the large Insulated units. For this project we used Prevost 3400/3600 series curtainwall. To help handle the weather and heavy traffic stresses we employed Stanley 3000 series sliding automatic doors and Kawneer Entara swing doors . Related Information: About the Geo Centre Each year, over 700,000 visitors to the Johnson Geo Centre learn about the radical changes that take place in our climate, the constant, all-powerful influences of the sun and Earth’s gravity and the far reaches of outer space. They take an elevator from the main lobby down to an auditorium where Gordon Pinsent gives a 20-minute media presentation about the facility. Then they travel down deeper into the earth and experience a real history lesson of how the earth was formed. The Geo Centre exhibit gallery was designed to create a hands-on environment so that visitors can participate actively in the experience for themselves. They can discover rocks and minerals with a variety of media such as hands-on specimens, touch screens, and audio-visual presentations. The Johnson Family Foundation has, over the past dozen years, initiated many projects to preserve and enhance Newfoundland and Labrador’s unique history and culture. The Geo Centre is one of the Johnson Family Foundation’s most ambitious initiatives with over half of the $11 million cost coming from the Foundation. Other contributors include the Province of Newfoundland & Labrador, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Human Resources Development Corporation, and the Canada Millennium Partnership Program. |
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