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Keep updated on Farrow’s most recent projects and accomplishments.
Keep updated on Farrow’s most recent projects and accomplishments.
July 1, 2021
July 1, 2021. Farrow’s work in the inaugural “State of Mass Timber in Canada” report by the federal government. This report provides the most up-to-date information on Canadian buildings using wood that are leading the world in this sector.
June 30, 2021
June 30, 2021. In the works, the Farrow designed roof options, made up of thousands of individually painted metal shingles, for the Jerusalem Israel ‘butterfly’ cancer centre, opening spring of 2022.
June 20, 2021
June 20, 2021. The Farrow designed TYS Wellness Centre is under construction with a Fall 2021 opening. The undulating water-like timber ceiling grows out of the Enriched Environments (EEs) spatial element theory, also known as the study of enviromimetics, which explores the physical, emotional, and neurobiological impacts of appropriately stimulating spaces which create well-being. EEs are a non-invasive, therapeutic treatment that enhance social interaction, sensory and intellectual stimulation as well as physical activity.
June 15, 2021
June 15, 2021. Farrow has authored a report titled - “Wood and Well-being in Long Term Care Environments: A review of the neuro-psychological, emotional and spiritual benefits of wood structures for aging communities.” An increase in life expectancy has placed new and growing demands and challenges on our hospitals and long-term care facilities, all further exacerbated by Covid.
June 1, 2021
June 1 2021. The Farrow designed TMS Dining Hall project is under construction opening in the spring of 2022. The mass timber structure features six tree like columns supporting the timber ceiling, creating an interior courtyard-like space, as a twin to the newly created exterior treed courtyard space.
May 22, 2021
May 22 2021. The Farrow designed - Venice Archipelago Plan: A Saluto-Systemic Approach to Address the ‘Two Floods’ of City of Water, will be presented at the La Biennale di Venezia, the 17th International Architecture Exhibition on May 22, 11:00 CET.