Physical Activity And Wellness (PAW) Centre, University Of Alberta

Project Description

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Submitted by: Group2 Architecture Interior Design Ltd.
CISC Members: Whitemud Ironworks Ltd., Apex Structural Design

The University of Alberta Physical Activity and Wellness (PAW) Centre is a 183,000- sq.-ft. facility that encourages healthy lifestyle choices by offering activities related to wellness. Components include a fitness centre, sports research and lab facilities, and student service spaces, as well as a new home for the Steadward Centre, a research and program centre for people with disabilities.

Located on a prominent corner of the campus, the PAW Centre is a gateway showpiece for the university. In addition to the new building, existing buildings were renovated to accommodate new program space. The new and existing buildings are connected by an atrium-like “social street” incorporating student services to activate and energize a pedestrian thoroughfare that will serve as a major access point to the campus.