Abbotsford, British Columbia’s latest open-air shopping mall was designed for both sustainability and efficiency. Highstreet Mall aimed to become one of the first LEED certified shopping centers in Canada. With a desire to provide a unique green, urban shopping experience for their environmentally conscious shoppers, a unique shopping experience for Fraser Valley residents, Highstreet was developed. Set on 20 acres, the mall provides three levels and 600,000 square-feet of shopping options for guests, going the extra mile with EV chargers for electric cars and abundant landscaping.
The Optimo Smooth, Optimo Embossed, and Micro Rib insulated metal panels were specified for this project using four different colors. Most of these panels were installed horizontally with trim-less ends and fabricated corners. Combining these three insulated panel products with different colors and finishes, in a horizontal orientation, culminated in great architectural flare— appropriately akin to the Regional Urban Lifestyle Centre style of development.