Rosemary Brown Recreation Centre

The Rosemary Brown Recreation Centre stands out for its innovative hybrid timber-steel roof, which fills the rinks with natural light without negatively impacting ice quality. Exposed mass timber plays a central role in the design, offering geometric flexibility and creating an inviting atmosphere for both players and spectators. Glulam beams and columns enhance public spaces with their visible warmth and character. The use of wood simplified construction and sped up assembly. In service, the exposed wood also helps naturally regulate indoor humidity, ensuring a stable, comfortable environment. The nail-laminated timber of the lobby’s roof deck improves acoustics, elevating the visitor experience, while curved timber elements that help shape the clerestories that bring in daylight and adding a dynamic architectural expression.