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Ministry of Parks
Massing Model Elevations

Ministry of Parks

Trio of elevations of the three unique facades of the triangular final form of the GBN Ministry across the intersectionTrio of elevations of the three unique facades of the triangular final form of the GBN Ministry across the intersectionTrio of elevations of the three unique facades of the triangular final form of the GBN Ministry across the intersectionTrio of elevations of the three unique facades of the triangular final form of the GBN Ministry across the intersection
Trio of elevations of the three unique facades of the triangular final form of the GBN Ministry across the intersection

The final form establishes a lifted pedestrian surface of bridges above the busy boulevard while linking programs and transportation in a triangular procession above newly established parks. Unique elevations are determined as a continuation of the modernist tradition of differentiated facades and profiles.

Trio of elevations of the three unique facades of the triangular final form of the GBN Ministry across the intersection

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