Golden Mile Natatorium
The natatorium and community centre serve as a beacon to the surrounding community of Scarborough’s Golden Mile area. The massing of the project is developed in stark contrast to the vertically developed tower and podium typologies currently proposed in the area, marking the site as a place for gathering. A large sunken courtyard opens up to the site offering a generous public area which is central to the project. Major recreational programs are developed around this central space and are linked via a universal multi-use change room which sits at the heart of the buildings’ athletic programs. Exposed mass-timber elements comprise the primary structural systems for the levels above-grade. Timber moment frames punctuated with skylights are bring natural light into the aquatic programs while a wooden truss with views to the exterior houses the community fitness programs.
Location
Year
Status
Type
Scale
Award
Program
Toronto, Canada
Spring 2019
Proposal
Architecture
7000 m2
Canadian Wood Council Award
Athletic Pool, Seating Gallery, Multi-purpose Room, Kitchen, Café, Shops