Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre
Featuring the longest span timber catenary roof built to date, this project is a multiple international award winner. This facility is equipped to handle both the everyday needs of a growing community as well as international events.
This project boasts the longest span timber catenary roof built to date at 188 feet. Featuring a 10-lane, 50m Olympic size competition pool, as well as a 10m diving platform, the facility is well equipped to handle both international events, as well as the everyday needs of a thriving community. Wood was chosen as the material of choice for being cost-effective and structurally sound, while maintaining a pleasing aesthetic.
Architect; HCMA Architecture + Design
Awards:
⦁ World Architecture Festival - Sport - Completed Buildings - 2016
⦁ Supreme Award For Structural Engineering, 2016
⦁ VRA manufacturers and suppliers – Gold award winner
⦁ ACEC-BC Lieutenant Governor’s award for engineering excellence and an Award of Excellence
⦁ The Institution of Structural Engineers, UK - 2016 Supreme Award