Stoney Creek Recreation Centre

Hamilton, Ontario

This 42,000-square-foot aquatic centre for the historic neighbourhood of Stoney Creek is conceived around three double-height public spaces: the lobby, the natatorium, and a multipurpose community room. Each is defined by exposed steel post-and-beam structures, articulated through a distinct colour identity, lighting strategy, and material palette.  

Clad in Indiana limestone as a contextual gesture to the nearby Battlefield Monument commemorating the War of 1812, the recreation centre shares its site with a public park and an existing community arena. Capitalizing on the complementary operational schedules of the two facilities, the requirement for new surface parking was minimized, maximizing the preservation of the surrounding parkland.

AWARDS 

2014 Ontario Association of Architects Award of Excellence
2013 City of Hamilton Urban Design Award of Merit