Located in the fast-growing area in south-east Edmonton, the new Meadows Community Recreation Centre and Edmonton Public Library provides year-round recreational and cultural opportunities for the surrounding local and regional neighbourhoods.
Inspiration for the project is taken from the Alberta landscape. Architectural ideas explore the building as topography through an undulating roofscape whose diverging slopes present opportunities for clerestory glazing and the provision of natural light to the interior. Natural materials are emphasized, creating an environment that is visually appealing and healthy for building occupants.