Rosemary Brown Recreation Centre Uses Mass Timber to Create Warm, Inviting Ice Arena Design
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Jenna McKnight
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Summary
The Rosemary Brown Recreation Centre in Burnaby, British Columbia, designed by HCMA Architecture + Design, represents a departure from traditional ice arena design. The facility uses mass timber construction to create a warm, inviting atmosphere that contrasts with typical cold, windowless steel-framed arenas. Located in the emerging Southgate community near Vancouver, the center incorporates natural light, sustainable materials, and community-focused design elements to create a more welcoming recreational space.
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The recreational centre is located in the emerging Southgate community in Burnaby, a city near Vancouver.
HCMA Architecture + Design has completed the The Rosemary Brown Recreation Centre
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