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Designed to encourage year-round enjoyment, the Parc des Saphirs ice rink is located in an urban park on the edge of the Royal Quebec Golf Club in Boischatel, QC. The rink invites community members for skating and hockey in the winter and ball hockey or basketball in the summer – thanks to the gravity-defying glulam roof by Art Massif that offers four-season protection from the elements. Designed by ABCP Architecture, the structure has an open-air feel with an architectural concept based on a large wood-steel hybrid frame. The glulam structure with its steel tensioning system supports a 28-meter clear span despite being relatively thin. Sansin SDF in a Suede tint was applied to the Spruce Glulam. The coating was selected for its ability to penetrate deep into the wood and provide outstanding UV protection and water repellence while being breathable.

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The National Veterans Resource Center (NVRC) at Syracuse University in New York is a one-of-a-kind educational facility that is dedicated to veterans, military families, and the community at large. SHoP Architects created a thoughtful design that artfully accommodates the building’s many uses with meeting areas, classrooms, offices and airy public gathering spaces. A stunning 21,300-square foot thin-ply cross-laminated timber (CLT) feature wall comprises 12,274 CLT Douglas fir planks and spruce panels arranged in a segmented 1/3 running bond pattern, all fabricated by Structure Fusion based in Québec, Canada. The wall wraps around the exterior of the central auditorium, forming a canopy over the lobby and exhibition and event spaces. To enhance the warmth of the wood and provide flame spread protection, Precision Coat SDF FR was selected to coat all of the CLT planks exposed to view. Sansin FireStop97 was applied on all of the wood that is concealed within the walls and ceilings.

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The Zorghotel de Egmonden in the Dutch coastal region of North Holland features fully-equipped and handicap accessible upscale holiday apartments for those recovering from surgery or needing special accommodations. Constructed by Tervoort and designed by Swan Art To Build, the curved thermally modified frake wood cladding is protected with Sansin Wood Sealer, which was applied by Sansin partner Leegwater onto their fire treated wood substrate, called Flame Delay FX Pro. The product aggressively repels water while allowing the wood to breathe and weather uniformly to a beautiful silver-grey tone that blends with the seaside surroundings. Wood Sealer provides exceptional protection that will withstand the exposure to sunlight or weather elements in this coastal climate.

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The New Student Centre Building at Laurentian University in Ontario, Canada, features a sustainable design that helps the building blend with its surroundings. The design team, comprised of Yallowega Bélanger Salach Architecture and Gow Hastings Architects, incorporated wood, glass and metal to create a comfortable living room-like gathering spot where students connect with one another and nature. Spruce and pine glue-laminated wood are visible throughout, running the length of the atrium ceiling to the underside of the large canopy. To ensure the character of the wood shines through and to achieve a harmonious look among different wood species, Sansin SDF and SDF Topcoat were applied on both interior and exterior surfaces.

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The City of Calgary’s Laycock Park Pedestrian Bridge in Alberta, Canada, features two 37-meter (121 foot) glulam girders made of Alaskan Yellow Cedar — fabricated by Western Archrib and installed by Volker Stevin. The bridge replaces one that partially washed away during a flood, reconnects the city’s north-south regional pathway, and creates neighborhood access to the parking lot. The design team, Parsons Inc. and FAAS Studio Architect, selected a three coat system from Sansin comprised of KP-12UVW and Precision Coat SDF and Precision Coat SDF Topcoat to protect the girders. Sansin products were selected for their ability to repel moisture, protect from UV exposure, hinder rotting, and withstand extreme weather conditions. Sansin finishes not only beautifully protect the bridge, but also are environmentally-friendly to meet strict requirements.

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This new 3,300-square-foot home, designed by H2D Architecture & Design and constructed by Carlisle Classic Homes, was built as a weekend family getaway on Guemes Island in Washington with a ‘rustic modern’ vibe. Beautiful wooden elements, coated with Sansin finishes and applied by Professional Finishes, offer eco-friendly, durable and easy-to-maintain protection. The rough sawn Douglas fir timbers, which stretch from the front patio all the way through to the back porch, were cleaned with Multi-Wash, allowed to dry for two weeks, and then finished with two coats of Sansin SDF in a dark brown custom color. The massive six-piece Douglas fir slider door was also coated in SDF to match the timbers. The custom-milled rough-faced tight-knot cedar channel siding was coated on all sides with a dark tailor-tinted tone of SDF, creating a dramatic statement. Inside, the custom-milled tight knot smooth face cedar ceilings and soffits were protected with SDF in a white-washed custom color to beautifully contrast the dark timbers. Finishes provided by Professional Finishes in Bellingham, WA.

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This 3,000-square foot home is nestled into a wooded setting in Michigan, mindfully occupying the space between the ground and the tree canopy. Designed by Mathison | Mathison Architects, the residence is deeply rooted in sustainability – from its placement and orientation to materials and features, including SIPS panels, triplepane windows, solar roof panels, and a live green roof for thermal mass and to control runoff. Sansin’s low-VOC finishes protect the Kayu wood decks at the front and back of the home that seamlessly link the indoor and outdoor spaces. KP-12 UVW, which provides UV and water repellence, was applied as the first coat. To enhance protection and build a low-luster, natural finish, two coats of custom-tinted SDF Topcoat were applied as the finish coats. Supplied by Rollie Williams Paint Spot, Sansin Dealer in Grand Rapids.

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The five-story Catalyst building in Spokane, WA, is the first office building in the state constructed of environmentally friendly cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels, which were sourced by Katerra. The 150,000-square foot project was designed by Michael Green Architecture to be one of the largest zero-carbon, zeroenergy buildings in North America. Catalyst anchors the new South Landing eco-district neighborhood in Spokane, which is a model for sustainable development and a place where business and academia intersect. To bring out the character of the wood and add to the sustainability requirements of the project, Sansin products were used throughout. Inside, Sansin’s KP-12 UVW and SDF Topcoat in a custom tint were used on the lighter areas while Purity Stain (Midnight) and Purity Glacier created the bolder accents. The exterior CLT soffits, as well as the Alaskan yellow cedar cladding and columns, were coated with KP-12UVW and SDF Topcoat.

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Sited on the edge of a wooded bluff in the hills of northern California, this spectacular home was designed by Oculus Architecture & Design to appear as if it organically grew out of the terrain. The terraced back sprawls over the slope, complementing the natural contours of the hillside and showcasing stunning views. Curving exterior spaces are linked with terraces and stairs that seamlessly transition to the recessed interior spaces. Western red cedar siding creates a striking contrast to the concrete base on the exterior of the dwelling while cedar ceilings add a touch of warmth to the contemporary interiors. Primed with SDF Foundation, the wood is finished in Sansin SDF in an espresso tint, offering UV and weather protection in an easy-to-maintain, enviro-friendly formula. Finishes supplied by Sansin Dealer Gray’s Paint of Burlingame, CA.

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The stunning new Hayward Field – a “theater” for track and field events at the University of Oregon designed by SRG Partnership – showcases 462 Douglas fir glulam pieces manufactured by Western Archrib and protected with Sansin’s low-VOC, high-performing architectural finishes. KP-12UVW and Precision Coat ENS in a custom color were selected as a coating system for maximum beauty and maintainable wood protection. The project was funded by donors including Phil Knight of Nike, who competed in track and field events at the original Hayward Field while attending the university. Sansin is proud to be featured on this mass timber project, highlighting the strength, flexibility and beauty of wood. Product supplied by Sansin Partner Day’s Paint of Edmonton, AB.

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