Thunderbird Winter Sports Centre / Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre

Location:
6066 Thunderbird Boulevard
Date:
Original construction: 1965
Addition: 1969
Architect:
1965: A.B. Sanderson Engineers
2008: HOK Architects & Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning
Construction:
2008: Bird Construction
Cost:
1965: $500,000
1969: $1,000,000
2008: $ 47,834,000
Sources of funds:
1965: Alma Mater Society, the University, the Molson Foundation, and the support of Federal-Provincial Winter Sports Programmes
1969: Financed from the past and projected revenue; loan by AMS repaid out of the operation of the centre; $116,000 contributed by UBC (mainly in site, services ands connections)
2008: Mitchell family, friends and colleagues $10 million, Vanoc $36.8 million, Rona $1 million
Architectural features:
Its architectural style is very similar to a community ice rink. Its exterior is a mixture of painted concrete block with panel widely utilized by hockey school and for the training of professional athlete. An environmentally sustainable design that meets LEED Silver standards.
Construction Type:
concrete block, wood frame and heavy wood constructions
Name history:
Father Bauer Arena 1963
Doug Mitchell, 1962 Law Alumnus, CM, AOE, QC
Notes:
This building was financed through 50% by UBC and 50% by students through an annual $10.00 levy added to their AMS fee. Re-built in 2008 to serve as a venue and training facility for the 2010 Winter Olympics
Sources:
Community Relations; UBC Buildings (Campus Planning); UBC Calendar Vol.61-62; UBC Reports, UBC Public Affairs

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