Acton Ostry Architects

The Killarney Community Centre Ice Rink is the final phase of the overall replacement of the original 1960s facility. Built as a training venue for short-track speed skating for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, the ice rink was later adapted for community hockey, figure skating and recreational use. A vibrant coloured-glass clerestory casts vivid hues of violet, blue and fuchsia deep into the frosty-white ice rink interior. The complex is entered from a landscaped forecourt into a new light-filled lobby that serves the ice rink and existing swimming pool and community facilities. A sculpted berm and bosque of pine trees contrasts the monumentality of the ice rink.

project

Killarney Community Centre Ice Rink

location

Vancouver, BC

client

Vancouver Board of Parks & Recreation

completion

2009

size

3,700 m2

existing pool and new ice rink.

existing pool and new ice rink

sustainability

LEED Gold equivalent
Globe Foundation & World Green Building Council Award

awards & recognition

2009
Globe Foundation & World Green Building Council Award

unified complex.

unified complex

Killarney Ice Rink is a stunning state-of-the-art arena that will offer invaluable training space for athletes before they compete at the 2010 Winter Games. This important training venue, built with the highest environmental standards, will continue as much needed community facilities—a fitting legacy of the Olympic Games.

2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games

forecourt.

forecourt

main entrance.

main entrance

lobby.

lobby

administration offices.

administration offices

reception.

reception

reception.

reception

ice rink and coloured-glass clerestory.

ice rink and coloured-glass clerestory

vivid hues of violet, blue and fuchsia.

vivid hues of violet, blue and fuchsia

coloured-glass windows.

coloured-glass windows

skaters' lounge.

skaters' lounge

forecourt and main entrance.

forecourt and main entrance

lobby courtyard.

lobby courtyard

lobby courtyard.

lobby courtyard

Killarney Ice Rink displays a commitment to green building by incorporating building technologies and materials that minimize environmental impacts while taking advantage of local resources, innovations and businesses.

Canada Green Building Council