Yellowknife's architecture reflects the necessity of designing buildings that must work in an unforgiving climate. There's lots of trailers, townhouse units, single homes and the remnants of simpler times. A tour of Yk unfolds a mosaic of the past and the future.
The McDonald Drive condominiums designed by Pin/Taylor architects of Yk are clad in zinc slats which are loosely fastened to allow for expansion and contraction. It's beautiful. Pin's home is a wonderful wood structure following the contours of a steep rock formation. "Like a giant eraser lying on the rock". The school in the native community has a pale variegated patina that may be more comfortable with the shadows and light of the snow months. Pin/Taylor's work is noticeable and yet, comfortable in its own skin which is Yellowknife.
A visit to Yk requires a methodical tour of the community, which, my relatives, with their attention to detail, know how to provide.
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