Legends Community Centre
Oshawa, ON
Year in Showcase: 2007
Project Description
Providing much-needed recreation
services for the fast-growing
neighborhoods in North Oshawa,
Ontario, the Legends Community Centre
features intimately scaled program elements
that are designed to create a visual
connection with exterior streams and
ravines. The panel noted the way the
building’s massing balances the robust
scale required to provide a civic presence
and the more intimate scale required to
connect to the surrounding landscape.
In the words of one judge, "By the
softening of roof forms and changes
in materials, the building rests and
interacts with its surroundings."
Inside, the various programmatic
components are located around a doubleheight
interior circulation spine that is
enhanced by the use of courtyards, light
wells, vibrant colors and wood glulam to
draw patrons through the space in a
dynamic fashion. Of particular note, the
sculptural form of the pool and fitness
volume, with its large expanses of glazing,
adds drama to the building approach and
allows views from the street into these
areas of high activity.
Judges' Comments
A great effort to balance the intimate
scale of a friendly community center
with the massive volumes of a large
recreation facility.
— James Meyer
The abundance of natural light in this
facility is outstanding, and the opportunity
to swim practically outdoors in such a
cold climate is compelling.
— Erik Kocher
Very logical plan for such a large facility.
The swim center at the entry greets
visitors with a great view of the pool,
and the use of deep-cell sun shades
protects the space from overheating.
— Dave Hammel
Project Details
Architect of Record: Hughes Condon Marler : Architects; Vancouver, B.C.; Barry•Bryan Associates Ltd. - Whitby, Ont.
Funded By: Public funds
Major Facility Components: Natatorium,
four NHL-size ice rinks, gymnasium, fitness
center, library, senior center
Construction Cost: $33 million (Canadian)
Square Feet: 220,000
Occupancy: September 2006
Vendors
Bleachers/Grandstands:
Irwin Seating Co.
Dashers:
Cascadia Sport Systems
Floor Finishes:
Robbins Sports Surfaces
Lifeguard Chair:
Paragon Aquatics, Div. of Pentair
Refrigeration Units:
Cimco Refrigeration
Shower/Toilet Partitions:
Bobrick Washroom Equipment Inc.
Water Play Features:
Rain Drop Products LLC
Water Play Features:
SCS Interactive
Water Play Features:
Vortex Aquatic Structures Int'l Inc.
Water Play Features:
WhiteWater West Industries Ltd.
