“We have put forward a design that not only fulfills that role, but
which also captures the essence of the city and its breathtaking
natural surroundings.”
AUTHENTICALLY VANCOUVER
Embraced by the trendy Vancouver neighbourhoods of Yaletown and
Gastown, the mixed-use complex designed by ACDF + Architecture49
and IBI Group is a tribute to the city’s diverse natural and cultural
environments. Beginning with design elements that embraced
the stadium’s emblematic architecture, the team embarked on a
journey to create a seamless flow that would extend from BC Place
and PARQ, to the complex’s adjoining neighbourhoods and majestic
landscapes. Defined by a myriad of lines, shapes, curves and slopes,
PARQ’s design is comprised of multiple façades paying tribute to
different elements of the complex’s surroundings. Its fluid forms
and dynamic composition reflect the mountains, valleys, gorges
and seascapes that frame the city. A curtain wall adorns the main
façade, unveiling copper earth tones with shimmering louvers set
in a pattern extracted from pixelated mountain images. As sunlight
shines and repositions through the course of the day, the metallic
louvers bring the building to life in animated ways, while their
reflections ‘dance’ on the nearby waters of the Pacific Ocean.
LIFE BEHIND THE FAÇADE
Seamless connections between PARQ’s interior and exterior
further extend the predominant theme. An abundance of clear
glass and oversized windows connect patrons with the vibrant
pedestrian flow and bike path traffic of surrounding city streets,
while enticing passersby to enter the complex to sample one of
eight restaurants and lounges, featuring a wide range of regional
and provincial cuisines. Commercial space drives ground level
activity, while abundant natural sunlight greets visitors looking
to try their luck at the complex’s 72,000 sq. ft. multi-level casino.
Spread across the second and third levels, Parq Vancouver’s casino
includes 11 private salons, including four with balconies offering
stunning city skyline views.
Getting down to business, Parq Vancouver offers more than
60,000 sq. ft. of multifunctional meeting and event space spread
across the fourth floor. The facilities are comprised of boardrooms,
flexible meeting spaces and 13 ballrooms, including the 15,604 sq.
ft. state-of-the-art Parq Grand Ballroom, now the largest hotel
ballroom in Vancouver.
PARQ WAS CONCEIVED AS THE MISSING LINK
BETWEEN THE ACTIVE ENVIRONMENT OF BC
PLACE STADIUM AND THE DOWNTOWN CORE’S
THRIVING ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT