Culture, sports and recreationThe health and well-being of communities depend on culture, sports and recreational facilities that are adapted to the needs of the community whether for using the facilities to participate in a sport or for attending an event.
Culture, sports and recreational facilities are more than just places to play sports or attend an event. They are real, dynamic places for the community to gather not only now, but in the future.
Eco-friendly, cost-saving facilities
Most arenas use outdated refrigeration systems which emit large amounts of greenhouse gases (GHGS) into the atmosphere negatively impacting the environment.
Organizations operating this type of building must therefore upgrade their systems to reduce their emissions and, at the same time, their operating costs.
At CIMA+, our specialists have mastered the ability to create designs that consider large volumes, users’ comfort and energy management. The designers at CIMA+ have an excellent understanding of material performance, thermodynamics, and energy harvesting. From incorporating the use of natural light, controlling sound levels, and ensuring optimal thermal comfort, all buildings built or renovated by CIMA+ are user-friendly and energy efficient.
The experts at CIMA+ are masters in the construction and renovation of buildings like arenas, and in doing so create an eco-friendly environment that not only reduces electricity costs but also the ecological footprint. Because of this, CIMA+ has been recognized for the ingenuity and complexity of their projects, as well as for the ability to integrate bold architectural designs that create unique living environments.
Our expertise: facts and figures
CIMA+’s achievements span more than 30 years and speak for themselves.
Discover our projects in culture, sports and recreation
Our teams have successfully completed hundreds of large-scale engineering projects.
Engineering a large-scale sustainable community in Vancouver
Langara Gardens, located in Vancouver, British Columbia, is being developed as a large-scale, inclusive residential community designed to deliver over 2,600 new homes. The project’s primary objective is to...
Delivering a model sustainable community in Vancouver, using high-performance, low-carbon design
The Southeast False Creek Athlete’s Village in Vancouver, British Columbia, was developed for the City of Vancouver as part of the 2010 Winter Olympics with the goal of creating...
Transforming a legacy academic building into a low-carbon learning environment in Vancouver
CIMA+ was engaged to modernize the School of Social Work facility in the UBC Jack Bell Building, located on the university’s Point Grey campus in Vancouver, British Columbia. Built...
Transforming aquatic facility sustainability in Vancouver, through high-performance design and water efficiency
The UBC Aquatic Centre, located on the University of British Columbia’s Point Grey campus in Vancouver, was developed for UBC Properties Trust to provide a modern, high-performance destination for...
Designing the Sanaaq Indigenous Cultural and Community Centre in Montréal
Commissioned by the City of Montréal, the Sanaaq Cultural and Community Centre is a transformative hub for Indigenous culture and community life in the city’s western downtown. Named after...
Expansion and redevelopment of Saint-Michel-Archange school in Québec’s Montérégie region
The expansion and redevelopment of Saint-Michel-Archange school, located in the Montérégie region south of Montréal, was commissioned by the CSSDGS in response to a significant increase in student enrolment....
North Surrey Sport and Ice Complex Project
This unique facility is not only architecturally stunning, but also incorporates a number of accessibility features to ensure all members of the community can utilize the facility. Built just...
Renovation and expansion of the lion habitat
The project to renovate the lion habitat and add indoor winter quarters represented a unique opportunity for the design team to showcase its creative talents. The construction work included...
Réseau express métropolitain (REM)
Once completed, the 67 km REM network will serve 26 stations on four lines: Rive-Sud, Deux-Montagnes, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue and Aéroport International Pierre-Elliott-Trudeau.
This fully automated electric light rail system will...
Granby Aquatic Centre
This two-story building has a footprint of approximately 4,056 m². The ground floor houses the indoor pools and the changing rooms; and the second floor, serviced by an elevator, contains...
Awards and recognition
Our constant quest for excellence and innovation has been rewarded several times.
2022 – Brossard Aquatic Complex
CIMA+ was declared the winner in the “Low-rise building” category by the American Concrete Institute (ACI) for the Brossard Aquatic Complex.
2018 - Paddock for the F1 Grand Prix du Canada
CIMA+ won the Prix d'Excellence - Canadian Architect awarded by the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada for the Paddock for the F1 Grand Prix du Canada.
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