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cannon design: richmond olympic oval

© city of richmond

the vancouver 2010 olympics are fast approaching, but many of the event venues are already completed,
including the richmond olympic oval by cannon design. the six-acre building sits on the fraser river near
vancouver and demonstrates the sustainability standards for the games. the building received a silver
LEED certification, thanks in part to its clever use of locally sourced wood that was affected by the
mountain pine beetle infestation. the design features three levels and seating for up to 8,000 spectators.
the roof is the venue’s most striking feature, with a wave formation that is one of the world’s largest
clearspan wooden structures. the building also collects rainwater for re-use throughout. the venue was
completed in 2008 and will continue to bee used as a multi-purpose sport facility once the vancouver
games are completed.

http://www.cannondesign.com

nate db

01.08.10

wow

cdb 01.09.10

Word can not epress my appreciation!wonderful design

nikeshopping 01.09.10

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ann 01.09.10

i love living in vancouver - the olympics are transforming the city into an epicentre for amazing architecture.

isaac 01.09.10

Wow! I could say it is totally awesome. As far as what I can see it is so perfect.

A great architectural design, they really give all the effort to make it this perfect for an Olympic Oval.

Turning Winds

Turning Winds 01.09.10

This just completely blew my mind.
Amazing.

chris-o 01.10.10

I dont see what the praise is all about, I dont think this building is that interesting, its well built and designed, but nothing unique, nothing revolutionary, job well done, but deff. not a favorite. In fact I dont think canon design has every produced anything great, its always just good enough to pass the line of acceptable.

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