Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge
Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge, designed by GEC Architecture for the city of Calgary, Alberta, Canada is a large recreational facility located at Rocky Ridge, Calgary. The main sponsor of the project, Shane Homes, is a large homebuilder company rooted in Calgary. The investment for this recreational center totaled $192 million. The design objective was to introduce a multipurpose health facility to bring both the rural and urban populations in Calgary together through a space that promotes healthy living and community. Shane Homes YMCA opened to the public in 2018 as the construction was fully completed in 2017. This particular YMCA is known as the World's largest YMCA in terms of square footage (284,000 sq ft [26,400 m2]) and contains North America's largest glue-laminated timber roof. This communal facility is home to a multitude of active spaces that provide all ages and abilities with an area that promotes healthy living.
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Rocky Ridge Road NW, Calgary Rocky Ridge
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Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge
Rocky Ridge Road NW 11300
T3R 1A6 Calgary, Rocky Ridge
Alberta, Canada
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