Wilfrid Laurier University – Laurier Brantford YMCA Athletics and Recreation Centre
Wilfrid Laurier University – Laurier Brantford YMCA Athletics and Recreation Centre
Category: Educational & Recreational
Client: Wilfrid Laurier University and the YMCA of Hamilton | Burlington | Brantford
Consultant: Cannon Design
Location: Brantford, ON
This project underwent a significant archaeological discovery with the extraction and preservation of approximately 400,000 artifacts, wherein the deployment of several Archaeologists, Environmental monitors, and participation of Six Nations, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, as well as, the Mississaugas of the New Credit.
Phase 2 – The complex is located between two parallel streets running east/west that have a 35-foot height differential. This 445-foot-long structure is merged into the hillside and visually interconnects the complex with interior glazing from a double height lobby space. The project has a green roof system that is separated by a pedestrian outdoor plaza and bridge, connecting Colborne Street to a public parking parkade on the south of Water Street
The project site includes an underslab gas extraction system; a six lane 25 metre swimming pool and separate teach tank; multi-purpose spaces for group fitness classes, social, educational and cultural programming; a health and wellness centre; a Mac Gym; a large double gymnasium with retractable seating for 1,200 spectators for sport and recreation training, competitions and functions.
