The Kigumi at Alberni by Kengo Kuma is an ambitious and visually striking architectural sculpture that stands as the centerpiece of Westbank’s mixed-use high-rise development in Vancouver’s downtown core. The project showcases an intricate and modular aluminum tube sculpture known as Kigumi, designed by Kengo Kuma and Associates, and executed in collaboration with Heavy, a design and fabrication firm.
There is no doubt that the intricate architectural sculpture stands out as a prominent artistic feature in Westbank’s development. The piece measures 120′ wide by 88′ deep by 60′ high. The design process involved a modular and repeating configuration, and Heavy utilizes 3D parametric modeling software (SolidWorks) to achieve accurate visualization, detailed drawings, collision detection, and more prior to embarking on building it.
Image Credit: Ema Peter Photography
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