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Plaza of Nations (6b)

Concord Pacific (6c)

BC Place (10)

Along with Canadian Metropolitan Properties at the Plaza of

Nations, there are 8 other major stakeholders in the Events &

Entertainment District shown in the diagram below.

Stakeholders

Urban ContextPlaza of Nations is a new waterfront neighborhood in Northeast False Creek, located southeast of BC place, between Pacific Boulevard and the seawall. It is one of

Vancouver’s last undeveloped waterfront properties and will become an integral component of the Events & Entertainment District, a vibrant area also comprising BC

Place Stadium and Rogers Arena.

Plaza of Nations

Rogers Arena

Site 10C

Creekside Park

Creekside Park Extension

Andy Livingstone Park

Main Street Blocks

SEAWALL

PACIFIC BLVD

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PUBLIC REALMPROGRAMMING

ANIMATION

PLACE MAKING (CREATING A “THERE, THERE”)

CONNECTIVITY

INNOVATIVE DESIGN FOCAL POINT PACIFIC BLVDGEORGIA ST

Placemaking Principles

Continue the seawall

through the site while

connecting it with

public spaces & parks

and provide the public

with access to the

water

Create a network of

restaurants, shops, and

amenities that can be

enjoyed by the public,

special interest groups,

and residents of the

future developments

Portofino is a coastal village in Northwestern Italy, well-loved for its picturesque

setting and fine grain proportions. Its harbor is half-moon shaped and of similar

proportion to the shoreline of Northeast False Creek. Furthermore, Georgia

Plaza’s central location is framed similarly to Portofino’s Piazzetta, a small

cobbled square overlooking their harbor. Portofino’s success partly lies in its

pedestrian-friendly proportions, granularity, and texture; all themes explored in

the Plaza of Nations scheme.

There are several important pathways and roadways connecting individuals to

the Plaza of Nations site. Robson Street and Georgia Street provide important

pedestrian connections to the site, whereas Pacific Boulevard serves as a main

vehicular artery. A continuous seawall, lined with restaurants, patios, retail shops

and cafes will run along the water’s edge, also providing pedestrian and cyclist

connections to the site. Lastly a central plaza will provide a strong axis leading

pedestrians from BC Place’s south entrance to the waterfront.

Our place making principles are based on one simple question: How do we create a “there, there”, or how do we create a place? We believe that places are made

through a combination of animation and connectivity. Animation means using a combination of programming, public spaces, and innovative design to ensure this place

is lively and occupied. Connectivity means that this place should be connected to the areas around it, as well as to major arteries that run through the city.

Develop an urban

planning approach with

a unique & sustainable

architectural

response and create

opportunities for

sculptural interventions

and public art

Recognize Georgia

Street as a ceremonial

street which ends

in a civic plaza and

create opportunities

to connect the site

and the seawall to this

plaza

A civic plaza and view

to Science World

as the terminus of

Georgia Street to

create a focal point at

False Creek mirroring

the Jubilee Fountain at

Lost Lagoon

Embrace Pacific Blvd -

reinforce it’s character

as a two way street and

create opportunities to

connect pedestrians to

the water and connect

the site to BC Place

ConnectivityRelationship to the Water

Guiding Principles


Terrace Scheme

1956 Sketch of Vancouver’s West End, Arthur Erickson

Moving away from Vancouver’s standard tower-podium typology, the Plaza of Nations masterplan proposes a fluid and continuous terracing landscape that enhances

the backdrop of the North Shore Mountains. Strategically positioned to capture natural sunlight, this habitable topography wanders along the seawall providing new

pedestrian infrastructure, multiple public spaces and stunning views to the city and False Creek’s Waterfront. Merging landscape and architecture further enhances

Vancouver’s strong natural and urban interface and contributes to a unique sense of place. Inspired by the urban forest on the Plaza of Nations site, this project

envisions to increase biodiversity by extending vegetation vertically onto a series of landscaped terraces. This “vertical green” provides a network of natural corridors, in

similar fashion to the precedents below. No detailed architectural design has been done, as we are only looking at the overall massing at this stage. The images below

are shown to suggest ideas for how the built form may develop.

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Perspective Views

VIEW FROM SEAWALL LOOKING WESTVIEW FROM EXPO FOREST

GREEN TERRACEPUBLIC BRIDGE

CONNECTING TERRACES

PUBLIC TERRACES AND

RESTAURANT PATIOS

SEAWALL

OPEN PUBLIC PLAZA

PUBLIC STEPS DOWN

TO WATER

SCULPTURAL PUBLIC

LOOKOUT

URBAN FOREST

PUBLIC DOCK

PORTAL FOR PEDESTRIANS &

CYCLISTS

FLOATING RESTAURANTS

COMMERCIAL RESTAURANTS/CAFES/

SHOPS AT GROUND FLOOR

OPEN SPACE FOR RESTAURANT/

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Perspective Views

VIEW FROM PACIFIC BOULEVARD LOOKING WEST

VIEW FROM SEAWALL LOOKING SOUTH TO WATERFRONT OPEN SPACE

VIEW FROM SEAWALL LOOKING NORTH TOWARDS BC PLACE

VIEW OVERLOOKING CENTRAL PLAZA

VIEW FROM SEAWALL LOOKING EAST


Perspective Views

VIEW FROM THE OLYMPIC VILLAGE

VIEW FROM SCIENCE WORLD

VIEW FROM OLYMPIC VILLAGE

VIEW FROM SEAWALL LOOKING EAST VIEW FROM CENTRAL PLAZA TO BC PLACE


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Sun Studies

SPRING EQUINOX - 10 AM SPRING EQUINOX - 12 PM SPRING EQUINOX - 2 PM SPRING EQUINOX - 4 PM

SUMMER SOLSTICE - 10 AM SUMMER SOLSTICE - 12 PM SUMMER SOLSTICE - 2 PM SUMMER SOLSTICE - 4 PM

FALL EQUINOX - 1O AM FALL EQUINOX - 12 PM FALL EQUINOX - 2 PM FALL EQUINOX - 4 PM

WINTER SOLSTICE - 10 AM WINTER SOLSTICE - 12 PM WINTER SOLSTICE - 2 PM WINTER SOLSTICE - 4 PM


Public Amenities

Social Housing

Approximately 20% of

residential dedicated to

social housing

Ice rink

Vancouver Canucks

training facility

open to the public

Childcare

11,548 SF of indoor space

5,885 sf of dedicated outdoor

space

Parks & Open Spaces

Public roof terraces

Green space

Community gardens

Urban farming

Cycling

Dedicated bike lanes

Minimum of 1885 bicycle

parking spaces

Social

Central plaza

for restaurant seating,

events, and assembly

Community centre

108,774 sf community

centre with access to

outdoor roof terrace

Cultural

Public art

Gallery/presentation space

inside the community centre

Transportation

Within 400 m radius:

4 bus routes

Skytrain

Ferry route

EV Charging

305 electric vehicle charging

stations for residential &

commercial use


Public Realm

Open Plaza

Strategically positionedto capture afternoonsun, this open plaza also provides flexible

opportunities for cultural expression and

performing arts.

Steps down to the Water

The open plaza graduallysteps down to the water with

a series of steps, providing public access to the water’s

edge. These steps will becomea favorite spot to catch the

sunlight in the summer.

Natural Water’s Edge

On the western edge ofthe site, the legacy forest

will be enhanced withnew trees and understory

plants. The foreshore will also be ecologically

enhanced.

Shops & Restaurants

This central axis leads spectators towards the

site’s central plaza, a vibrant pedestrian corridor

lined with various shopsand restaurants.

Roofscape

The continuous terracedroofscape creates a dynamic network of

public spaces connectedby bridges and terraced

forms.

Waterside Cafes

Restaurants and shopsanimate street frontages with a fine grain pattern,

whereas larger commercialspaces and offices will belocated on the second and

third floor levels.

Floating Restaurants

A water lot on the southern edge of the

site allows for floating restaurants and terraces

that can be enjoyedyear-round.

Plaza

The plaza becomes aflexible gathering space

that can host a multitudeof events year-round.

Promenade

A central axis extends from BC Places’ Southern

Entrance towards theseawall.

Cover from the Rain

This public space, partially covered from the elements, aims to fostersocial interaction among

the community.

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