HCMA Architecture+Design

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© Olivier Blouin
Complexe sportif Saint-Laurent
Montréal, Québec, Canada 
Architecture de sports et de loisirs
Centres sportifs

EVOQ Architecture

HCMA Architecture+Design

Saucier+Perrotte architectes

(4)

Alley-Oop
Vancouver, Colombie-Britannique, Canada 
Architecture de paysage design urbain et urbanisme
Espaces publics, rues et squares
HCMA Architecture+Design

(0)

(1)

Alley-Oop – Vancouver

Darryl Condon

« Mon exemple d’expérience vécue de qualité est la transformation semi-permanente d’une ruelle de Vancouver appelée Alley-Oop. Cet exemple montre qu’il est possible de transformer un espace public sous-utilisé avec un investissement minimal. Il a pour but de lancer une conversation sur la manière dont les espaces publics effrayants sont considérés comme prioritaires.

En 2015, la Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association (DVBIA) a mené un processus de vision collaborative intitulé  » Re-imagine Downtown Vancouver 2040 « . L’espace public est apparu comme un thème majeur ; 11 000 Vancouvérois ont déclaré qu’ils voulaient « plus d’espace public, y compris des places, des terrasses sur les toits et des activations dans les ruelles ». Le hcma s’est associé à la ville et à la DVBIA pour transformer les ruelles de couloirs de service utilitaires en espaces publics lumineux et ludiques. Ces espaces sont partagés par les personnes et les véhicules, qui continuent d’accéder à la voie à des fins de service.

Chaque transformation de ruelle a une identité et un thème qui contrastent avec la zone environnante. En juxtaposition avec son emplacement au cœur du quartier des affaires, la ruelle Alley-Oop réaménagée a pour thème « Play » (Jouer). La peinture rose et jaune audacieuse, les paniers de basket et le mobilier servent de repère aux personnes travaillant dans le quartier des affaires de Vancouver, les encourageant à jouer, à faire de l’exercice et à se rencontrer dans l’espace.

Depuis l’ouverture en 2016, le nombre de piétons utilisant Alley-Oop a plus que doublé (de 30 par heure à 73), et alors que les hommes représentaient environ 75 % des usagers de la ruelle auparavant, ils ne représentent plus qu’environ 58 %. Ces chiffres suggèrent que le projet #MoreAwesomeNow a créé un lieu beaucoup plus fréquenté et plus accueillant. » (Livret Expériences Vécues Positives de la Qualité dans l’Environnement Bâti 2023, p.163).

Images : Kim Bellavance / Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association

Lien vers la carte Google : https://goo.gl/maps/Jn7cFrUC4fNNw5tM8

© HCMA architecture + Design
Steveston Fire Hall
Richmond, Colombie-Britannique, Canada 
Architecture d’administration publique et de sécurité
Postes de police et services d’incendies

HCMA Architecture+Design

(1)

2015AIBC Architectural Awards

HCMA Architecture+Design

Award of Merit
Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia Awards in Architecture

© Fast + Epp
Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre
Surrey, Colombie-Britannique, Canada 
Architecture de sports et de loisirs
Complexes aquatiques et piscines

HCMA Architecture+Design

Fast + Epp

(3)

2017Wood Design Awards in BC

Fast + Epp

Award
Engineer Award
2016AIBC Architectural Awards

HCMA Architecture+Design

Award of Merit
Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia Awards in Architecture

(1)

Centre aquatique Grandview Heights – Surrey, BC

Egger Uli

« Je me souviens avoir visité le centre aquatique Grandview Heights, dans ma ville natale de Surrey, en Colombie-Britannique, et avoir été impressionné par le parking, malgré la neige fraîche tombée pendant la nuit.

Il y avait de nombreuses places de parking accessibles, déneigées et faciles à trouver, et un chemin direct nous permettait d’accéder à l’entrée principale. Des personnes serviables à la réception nous ont indiqué les vestiaires, les douches, la table à langer pour adultes et où trouver un fauteuil roulant de piscine.

Pouvoir nager ensemble et entrer et sortir de la piscine sans se battre, c’était merveilleux. Grâce à la table à langer pour adultes, nous avons pu nous habiller et nous déshabiller facilement et nous souvenir du temps passé à nager, au lieu de la lutte habituelle. » (Livret Expériences Vécues Positives de la Qualité dans l’Environnement Bâti 2023, p.97).

Lien Google map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Grandview+Heights+Aquatic+Centre/@49.0461617,-122.7581265,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x5485c4fa7f0f1b89:0xd26ba1aeea3de768!8m2!3d49.0461582!4d-122.7555516!16s%2Fg%2F11h8br_4ly?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MDkxOC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

© HCMA Architecture+Design ; MCMP Architects
Anvil Centre
New Westminster, Colombie-Britannique, Canada 
Architecture de sports et de loisirs
Centres récréatifs

HCMA Architecture+Design

MCMP Architects

(1)

© HCMA Architecture+Design
More Awesome Now Laneway Activations
Vancouver, Colombie-Britannique, Canada 
Architecture de paysage design urbain et urbanisme
Pavillons, installations et structures temporaires

HCMA Architecture+Design

(1)

© Marc Cramer
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Centre for Drug Research and Development, University of British Columbia
Vancouver, Colombie-Britannique, Canada 
Architecture scolaire
Campus et pavillons universitaires

Hughes Condon Marler Architects

HCMA Architecture+Design

Saucier+Perrotte architectes

(5)

© Adrien Williams
Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre, University of British Columbia
Vancouver, Colombie-Britannique, Canada 
Architecture scolaire
Campus et pavillons universitaires

KPMB Architects

HCMA Architecture+Design

(1)

2016Ontario Association of Architects Awards

KPMB Architects

HCMA Architecture+Design

Award
Design Excellence

© ABCP architecture ; HCMA Architecture+Design
Stade TELUS – Université Laval
Québec, Québec, Canada 
Architecture de sports et de loisirs
Stades, arénas, patinoires et terrains de tennis

HCMA Architecture+Design

ABCP architecture

(1)

2014Prix d’excellence Cecobois

HCMA Architecture+Design

ABCP architecture

Lauréat
Bâtiment institutionnel de plus de 1 000 m2

© HCMA Architecture+Design
Clayton Community Centre
Surrey, Colombie-Britannique, Canada 
Architecture culturelle
Centres culturels

HCMA Architecture+Design

hcma

(2)

© HCMA Architecture+Design
Wii Gyemsiga Siwilaawksat Student Housing
Terrace, Colombie-Britannique, Canada 
Architecture résidentielle
Logements étudiants

HCMA Architecture+Design

hcma

(2)

© Nic Lehoux
UBC Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre
Vancouver, Colombie-Britannique, Canada 
Architecture scolaire
Campus et pavillons universitaires

KPMB Architects

HCMA Architecture+Design

(1)

2017AIBC Architectural Awards

KPMB Architects

HCMA Architecture+Design

Award of Merit
Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia Awards in Architecture

© Gerry Kopelow
Jasper Place Branch Library
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada 
Architecture culturelle
Bibliothèques publiques et archives

Hughes Condon Marler Architects

HCMA Architecture+Design

DUB Architects

(3)

© HCMA Architecture+Design
Rosemary Brown Recreation Centre
 
Architecture de sports et de loisirs
Centres récréatifs

HCMA Architecture+Design

(1)

2023Wood Design & Building Award

HCMA Architecture+Design

WoodWorks BC Category

© Nic Lehoux
təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre
 
Architecture de sports et de loisirs
Complexes aquatiques et piscines

HCMA Architecture+Design

(1)

2023Wood Design & Building Award

HCMA Architecture+Design

WoodWorks BC Category

© HCMA Architecture+Design
Coronation Park Sports and Recreation Centre
 
Architecture de sports et de loisirs
Centres récréatifs

HCMA Architecture+Design

DUB Architects

FaulknerBrowns

Fast + Epp

(1)

https://hcma.ca/ http://www.dubarchitects.ca/
HCMA Architecture+Design

(0)


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© Olivier Blouin
Complexe sportif Saint-Laurent
Montréal, Quebec, Canada 
Architecture of sports and leisure
Sports facilities

EVOQ Architecture

HCMA Architecture+Design

Saucier+Perrotte architectes

(4)

Alley-Oop
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 
Landscape urban design and planning
Public spaces, streets and squares
HCMA Architecture+Design

(0)

(1)

Alley-Oop – Vancouver

Darryl Condon

« My example of a quality lived experience is a semi-permanent laneway transformation in Vancouver called Alley-Oop. It is an example that demonstrates the potential to transform under-utilized public space with minimal investment. It was intended to start a conversation about how scare public space is prioritized.

In 2015, the Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association (DVBIA) conducted ‘Re-imagine Downtown Vancouver 2040,’ a collaborative visioning process. Public space emerged as a major theme; 11,000 Vancouverites said they wanted “more public space, including plazas, rooftop patios and alleyway activations”. hcma partnered with the City and the DVBIA to transform alleyways from utilitarian service corridors into bright, playful public spaces. These spaces are shared by people and vehicles, which continue to access the lane from service purposes.

Each laneway transformation has an identity and theme in contrast with its surrounding area. In juxtaposition to its location in the heart of the business district, the reimagined Alley-Oop laneway is themed “Play”. Bold pink and yellow paint, basketball hoops and furniture act as a beacon to those working in Vancouver’s business quarter, encouraging them to play, exercise and socialize in the space.

Since opening in 2016, the number of pedestrians using Alley-Oop has more than doubled (from 30 an hour to 73), and where men made up about 75% of alleygoers before, they now represent only about 58%. These numbers suggest that the #MoreAwesomeNow project has created a much busier, more welcoming place. » (Booklet Positive Lived Experiences of Quality in the Built Environment 2023, p.160).

Images: Kim Bellavance / Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association

Google map link: https://goo.gl/maps/Jn7cFrUC4fNNw5tM8

© HCMA architecture + Design
Steveston Fire Hall
Richmond, British Columbia, Canada 
Public administration and public security buildings
Police stations and fire departments

HCMA Architecture+Design

(1)

2015AIBC Architectural Awards

HCMA Architecture+Design

Award of Merit
Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia Awards in Architecture

© Fast + Epp
Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada 
Architecture of sports and leisure
Nautical facilities and swimming pools

HCMA Architecture+Design

Fast + Epp

(3)

2017Wood Design Awards in BC

Fast + Epp

Award
Engineer Award
2016AIBC Architectural Awards

HCMA Architecture+Design

Award of Merit
Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia Awards in Architecture

(1)

Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre – Surrey, BC

Egger Uli

« I remember visiting the Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre in my hometown of Surrey BC and how impressed I was with the parking, despite the fresh snow that had fallen overnight.

There were many accessible parking spaces, cleared of snow that were easy to find and there was a direct route for us to get to the main entrance. There were helpful people at reception that directed us to the change rooms, showers, adult sized change table and where to find a pool wheelchair.

Being able to swim together and getting in and out of the pool without a struggle, was wonderful. Thanks to the adult sized change table, we were able to get dressed/undressed with ease and remember the time spent swimming, not the usual struggle. » (Booklet Positive Lived Experiences of Quality in the Built Environment 2023, p.97).

Google map link: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Grandview+Heights+Aquatic+Centre/@49.0461617,-122.7581265,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x5485c4fa7f0f1b89:0xd26ba1aeea3de768!8m2!3d49.0461582!4d-122.7555516!16s%2Fg%2F11h8br_4ly?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MDkxOC4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

© HCMA Architecture+Design ; MCMP Architects
Anvil Centre
New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada 
Architecture of sports and leisure
Recreation centers

HCMA Architecture+Design

MCMP Architects

(1)

© HCMA Architecture+Design
More Awesome Now Laneway Activations
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 
Landscape urban design and planning
Pavilions, installations and temporary structures

HCMA Architecture+Design

(1)

© Marc Cramer
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Centre for Drug Research and Development, University of British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 
Educational architecture
University buildings and campuses

Hughes Condon Marler Architects

HCMA Architecture+Design

Saucier+Perrotte architectes

(5)

© Adrien Williams
Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre, University of British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 
Educational architecture
University buildings and campuses

KPMB Architects

HCMA Architecture+Design

(1)

2016Ontario Association of Architects Awards

KPMB Architects

HCMA Architecture+Design

Award
Design Excellence

© ABCP architecture ; HCMA Architecture+Design
Stade TELUS – Université Laval
Québec, Quebec, Canada 
Architecture of sports and leisure
Stadiums, arenas, ice rinks and tennis courts

HCMA Architecture+Design

ABCP architecture

(1)

2014Prix d’excellence Cecobois

HCMA Architecture+Design

ABCP architecture

Lauréat
Bâtiment institutionnel de plus de 1 000 m2

© HCMA Architecture+Design
Clayton Community Centre
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada 
Cultural architecture
Cultural centers

HCMA Architecture+Design

hcma

(2)

© HCMA Architecture+Design
Wii Gyemsiga Siwilaawksat Student Housing
Terrace, British Columbia, Canada 
Residential architecture
Student housing

HCMA Architecture+Design

hcma

(2)

© Nic Lehoux
UBC Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 
Educational architecture
University buildings and campuses

KPMB Architects

HCMA Architecture+Design

(1)

2017AIBC Architectural Awards

KPMB Architects

HCMA Architecture+Design

Award of Merit
Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia Awards in Architecture

© Gerry Kopelow
Jasper Place Branch Library
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada 
Cultural architecture
Public libraries and archives

Hughes Condon Marler Architects

HCMA Architecture+Design

DUB Architects

(3)

© HCMA Architecture+Design
Rosemary Brown Recreation Centre
 
Architecture of sports and leisure
Recreation centers

HCMA Architecture+Design

(1)

2023Wood Design & Building Award

HCMA Architecture+Design

WoodWorks BC Category

© Nic Lehoux
təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre
 
Architecture of sports and leisure
Nautical facilities and swimming pools

HCMA Architecture+Design

(1)

2023Wood Design & Building Award

HCMA Architecture+Design

WoodWorks BC Category

© HCMA Architecture+Design
Coronation Park Sports and Recreation Centre
 
Architecture of sports and leisure
Recreation centers

HCMA Architecture+Design

DUB Architects

FaulknerBrowns

Fast + Epp

(1)

https://hcma.ca/ http://www.dubarchitects.ca/
HCMA Architecture+Design

(0)