The Rosemary Brown Recreation Centre in Burnaby, designed by hcma architecture + design, innovatively blends high-performance ice arenas with a community hub characterized by warm wood, natural light, and an open layout. This $49.5 million facility, covering 91,999 square feet, moves away from the traditional cold and windowless ice arena model by incorporating a hybrid steel-timber roof system to enhance the visitor experience. The facility integrates natural light and acoustic features through design strategies that emphasize the welcoming ambiance, making it accessible and inclusive for all community members.
This approach prioritizes the public experience, merging high-performance ice arenas with a welcoming community hub, a significant shift from traditional, isolated sports-focused venues.
Natural light floods the rinks without compromising ice quality, while the exposed mass timber roof enhances both aesthetics and acoustics, creating a vibrant atmosphere.
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