b'Photos courtesy of Bird Construction.SILEX Fiberglass Windows & Doors Beautiful Comfortstages throughout and movinginto the final finishes, such as theinterior partitions that separate the different environments.Work has also started on The Leafs interior landscaping, which will vary drastically from one interactive space to the next. RAISING THE ROOF 1266 Border Street Winnipeg, MBR3H 0M6 Bringing The Leaf to life has been noT. 204 788 0648 | F. 204 788 0649 | www.silexberglass.comsmall task for Bird and its team. Early challenges included adapting designs to accommodate the discovery of an underground river and navigating challenges brought on by the global pandemic. However, one of the most unique challenges has been erecting the eye-catching ETFE roof. The roof structure is a three-layered cable net with a spiral design, says Rice. From what weve been told by the engineers, its basically the most complex structure of its kind that theyve ever seen. That complexity is owed to many factors, including the engineering andWe are proud to work installation efforts required to achieve itsalongside BIRD and the Assiniboine organic look and ensure cable tensionsPark Conservancy to complete the Leaf throughout the building were exactlyand Canadas Diversity Gardens.to spec. Equally challenging was the fact that crews had a small window inJ & D Penner Ltd.the summer of 2021 to install the roof204-895-8602|jdpenner.comduring optimal conditions.Issue 1 Spring Edition 2022 BUILD MANITOBA 45'