Angus Glen Community Centre and Library

Markham, Canada

The Angus Glen Community Centre and Library is a state-of-the-art facility that sets the standard for buildings that serve many different interests.

Angus Glen Community Centre and Library

Markham, Canada

The Angus Glen Community Centre and Library is a state-of-the-art facility that sets the standard for buildings that serve many different interests.

Project led by an Entuitive leader while employed at a previous firm.

Angus Glen includes a pool, gymnasium, two ice rinks, change rooms, support spaces, and a library. All spaces are linked by a central corridor spine and boast interior and exterior glazing, resulting in dramatic views of both the internal space and the surrounding countryside.

Since its completion and introduction to the community in 2004, Angus Glen has received accolades from building industry bodies, including the 2006 Wood Design Award from Wood Works and the 2006 Business Award of Excellence from the Ontario Association of Architects. Angus Glen is a prime example of structure-as-architecture design. Timber roof structures cover the pool, gymnasium, and library. Long-span joists frame the roof of the rink and exposed cast-in-place concrete dominates the remaining superstructure.

location

Markham, Canada

Awards

2006, Wood Design Award, Wood Works; 2006, Business Award of Excellence, Ontario Association of Architects

Client

Town of Markham

Size

18,581m² (200,000 ft²)

Architect

Perkins + Will

Budget

$35 M

Role

Structural Engineering Consultant

Challenge

Designing an exposed structure for the pool space that helps to separate the pool without creating a physical barrier.

Solution

A feature truss spans the ceiling running the length of the pool. The truss is a tension arch constructed with hollow tube steel members and without diagonals, support timber beams, and deck.

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Angus Glen Community Centre and Library