How a facility relates to its site is an important consideration in any new construction project, and here is where the Meadowvale Community Centre and Library won over judges. Set into the existing landscape, the building is designed as a series of terraces on multiple levels, creating indoor-outdoor rooms that relate to a nearby park.
One judge characterized the design solution as “sophisticated yet restrained.” Another called the project’s strong civic presence “monumental and modern,” adding, “The straightforward building/site organization of stepping terraces creates many opportunities for engaging outdoor spaces and social plazas, as well as opens all spaces to natural light.”
“A work of art balancing vibrancy with natural and soothing materials. Creative use of the site to create a meaningful indoor and outdoor connection.”
Kalman Nagy
Credits:
Photos by Lisa Logan, Rodrigo Chavez and Nicole Bell. Video by Sean Ray.