Acton Ostry Architects

Prominently located in the Oakridge neighbourhood of Vancouver, phase 1 of the Jewish Community Centre HUB redevelopment replaces the existing facility with a new 8-storey complex featuring recreation, fitness and aquatics; a performance theatre, art gallery, library and Holocaust education centre; a child care centre; pre-teens, teens and seniors spaces; and, offices for community organizations, food services and administration. Phase 2 includes additional community facilities and two residential towers of market and non-market housing.

project

Jewish Community Centre HUB

location

Vancouver, BC

client

Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver

completion

2027, 2030

size

113,300 m2

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aerial northeast

sustainability

LEED Gold target

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aerial southeast

The Jewish Community Centre has been a hub for so many families in the Lower Mainland. Revitalizing this facility will help us remember the past, make life more affordable for families today, and ensure the centre continues to be a place of connection and belonging for generations to come.

Hon. Melanie Mark, MLA

Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture & Sport

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aerial southwest

west entry.

west entry

gateway.

gateway

41st Avenue.

41st Avenue

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context aerial

lounge.

lounge

lobby atrium stairs.

lobby atrium stairs

gymnasium.

gymnasium

aquatics.

aquatics

rooftop child care.

rooftop child care

A key part of this initiative is building more affordable housing; I applaud the Jewish Community Centre for taking on this ambitious project that will improve so many people’s quality of life.

Hon. David Eby, MLA

Minister Responsible for Housing of British Columbia