Completed in 2017, the 8,000 square meter UBC Aquatic Center is a collaboration of MJMA (MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects) and Acton Ostry Architects.
Located at the University of British Columbia Point Grey Campus, the new facility accommodates high-performance training, community aquatics and student campus life. Angular massing, a soaring roof canopy, and extensive glazing all combine to create a dynamic form that dramatically reveals activities taking place within.
Strategic planning allows the competition venue to operate independently of student and community recreational programs. A central skylight spine creates a virtual separation of uses that facilitates delineation and user control for divergent programming. The complex includes a 50m-competition pool, 25m-recreation pool, leisure pool, hot tub, change rooms, multi-purpose rooms and spectator seating. The project is LEED Gold certified.
photography by © Ema Peter
Project Info:
Architects: Acton Ostry Architects, MJMA
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Area: 85000.0 ft2
Project Year: 2017
Photographs: Ema Peter
Manufacturers: Bradley Corporation USA, Nemato, Glastech, Neptune Benson, Lenox, Stark Bulkheads, Spectrum Aquatics, viviLED, American Olean
Project Name: UBC Aquatic Center
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