Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics
Saucier + Perrotte architectes
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2004Description
General view of the north elevation, looking southeast, depicting entry; The Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (shortened to Perimeter Institute or simply PI) is an independent, resident-based research institute devoted to foundational issues in theoretical physics located in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Initially, the Perimeter Institute operated out of Waterloo's historic post office on King Street. In October 2004, it moved into its custom-built facility on Caroline Street, across Silver Lake from Waterloo Park. The building was designed by Montreal architect firm Saucier + Perrotte, which received a Governor General's Medal for Architecture for the design in May 2006. The Perimeter Institute's building features an open glass facade along the north and west sides, contrasting with the slate-black metal walls of much of the rest of the building. Each researcher's office, as well as various lounge areas, features a full-wall blackboard for working out and theorizing in solo or group efforts. Source: Wikipedia; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page (accessed 7/7/2008)
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architectural exteriors, contemporary (1960 to present), scientific or medical, Education, research, Twenty-first century
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