Project Description
FROM STANTEC:
For over 30 years BC Place has stood as an icon in the Vancouver skyline.
As the largest event facility of its kind in the province, it has hosted over
32 million people since opening.
After hosting a generation of world class events, the stadium had begun to
fall into disrepair, and it became obvious that a major renovation would be
required if it was to remain a viable. With Vancouver’s successful bid for the
2010 Olympic Winter Games the stadium was to function as the venue for the
opening and closing ceremonies. To create a space that would be suitable for
such a significant event, and for major events of a similar scale in the
future, Stantec was asked to help guide the stadium on its journey of renewal.
Stantec’s design team worked to completely transform the stadium from a
tired, outdated facility into a vibrant center of the surrounding community.
Features such as the world’s largest cable supported retractable roof, a unique
LED exterior lighting system, and the second largest center-hung scoreboard in
North America have garnered recognition from the local and international design
communities. While a state of the art sound system, upgraded concessions, and
improved seating provide patrons with an enhanced experience and level of
entertainment.
Capacity: 54,500