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151 Athletes Way

151 Athletes Way, Vancouver, British Columbia, Mount Pleasant V6A 3Z7 CanadaPrint this page   •   Share this page   •   Map This

One of the larger, more impressive buildings in the Millennium Water project, 151 Athletes Way is the little brother of 181 Athletes Way next door. Both buildings take the shape of a bloated trapezoid, with a facade of alternating bands of glass and reflective steel occasionally interrupted by vertical channels of balconies. The buildings' roof lines step down toward the waters of False Creek, affording some of the residences magnificent views while preserving light and air flow for the buildings behind.

However, there are differences.

151's orientation is askew in relation to the rest of the street grid. This allows it to take full advantage of light, breezes, and views from the east that would otherwise be partially blocked by other buildings in the complex. At the same time it provides a little extra privacy in what, in spite of appearances, is a dense urban setting.

By going off the street grid, the designers had the opportunity to include a triangular park on its eastern side, and a pair of trapezoidal water features on the west.

Related Video

2010 Winter Games Athletes Village
A look at the village while it was still under construction in 2009

Video courtesy of the Glass Steel and Stone.

Did You Know?

• Before this was a residential district, this was a surface parking lot, and before that a shipyard.

Green Things

• This building meets LEED Gold guidelines.
• Rainwater is collected and stored for irrigating the landscaping during dry months.
• There is a system to harvest heat from the sewers.
• This building has a green roof.
• Windows and balconies have been angled to take advantage of natural cooling breezes.
• This building has been oriented to take advantage of natural light and reduce electric needs.

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Nearby Buildings

• 150 Athletes Way
• 181 Athletes Way
• Canoe Bridge
• 2010 Winter Games Athletes' Village
• 118, 128, 138 Athletes Way
• 1616 Columbia Street
• Hinge Park
• 77 Walter Hardwick Avenue
• Habitat Island
• 1633 Ontario Street

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