181 Athletes Way in Vancouver

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One of the most visually prominent buildings in the Millennium Water project, 181 Athletes Way puts its widest face west to absorb light and heat from the sun. It faces over a park so that these resources cannot be blocked, except from a school that's planned for the park in the future.

The building takes the shape of a bulbous square with a facade of alternating bands of glass and reflective steel interrupted by vertical channels of balconies. The building's roof line steps down toward the waters of False Creek, affording some of the residences magnificent views while preserving light and air flow for the buildings behind.

Quick Facts
Timeline
  • January 14, 2003: This was revealed in the 2010 Vancouver Olympic bid book to be the location of the athletes' village.
  • April 4, 2006: Millennium Development won the bid for this project.
  • March 10, 2007: Groundbreaking on the project which includes this building.
  • November 1, 2009: This building was turned over to the Vancouver Organizing Committee for use at athlete and official housing for the 2010 winter games.
  • July 1, 2010: New permanent residents move in.
Notes
  • Architecture firm: Arthur Erickson Architectural Corporation
  • Architecture firm: Nick Milkovich Architect
  • Architecture firm: Lawrence Doyle Architects
  • This building was part of the athletes' residence complex for the 2010 Winter Games, officially known as "2010 Olympic and Paralympic Village Vancouver."
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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