RAIC Medal for Innovation in Architecture: Borden Park Natural Swimming Pool
Location Borden Park, Edmonton, Alberta
Architect gh3*
Photos gh3*
The Borden Park Natural Swimming Pool is the first chemical-free public outdoor pool to…
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recreation centres
All in it Together: mâmawêyatitân centre, Regina, Saskatchewan
A multi-use centre in Regina takes on a deep integration of program, where space can instantly serve different groups.
Design with Nature: The Discovery and Visitor Center of Îles-de-Boucherville…
An environmentally forward, curvilinear visitor's centre gives a fresh look to Quebec's parks system.
Diamond Schmitt and Abbott Brown complete Dartmouth’s Zatzman Sportsplex
The newly named Zatzman Sportsplex has opened in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. A $28-million renovation and expansion designed by Diamond Schmitt Architects and…
Master Stroke: Borden Park Natural Swimming Pool, Edmonton, Alberta
Canada's first natural swimming pool pairs sophisticated architecture with an advanced system of water-cleaning filters and plants.
Ahead of the Curve: Shane Home YMCA at Rocky Ridge, Calgary, Alberta
In recent years, Calgary has built a large number of multi-purpose recreation and community centres, typically in partnership with a multitude of agencies. The…
Up In The Valley: Columbia Valley Centre, Invermere, British Columbia
Roadways and railways carve long, sharp cuts through the vast Canadian landscape and are often the only mark of modern human occupation. For Vancouver-based…
High Water Mark: University of British Columbia Aquatic Centre, Vancouver
The new UBC Aquatic Centre is more than just a swimming pool: it’s a device for viewing the shifting architectural landscape at the University of British…
Governor General’s Medal Winner: Saint-Laurent Sports Complex
Governor General's Medal in Architecture: Saucier + Perrotte with HCMA
Governor General’s Medal Winner: Borden Park Pavilion
Governor General's Medal in Architecture: gh3