BC Hydro - Maple Ridge Operations Facility

CLIENT

BC Hydro

PROJECT LEAD

Kevin Hanvey

LOCATION

Maple Ridge, BC

SIZE

22,500 sq.ft.

COMPLETION

2013

Services

Development
Architecture
Interior Design
Engineering
Construction
Maintenance
Renewals

Omicron has been engaged by BC Hydro to provide programming, architecture, interior design, engineering and construction management services for the renewal of its inventory of 100 field offices throughout BC. These field facilities feature regional offices, vehicle bays and an operations yard. The BC Hydro Field Operations program is a multi-year integrated design and construction effort which takes us across the province.

The Maple Ridge Operations Facility involves the design and construction of a new 22,500 sq.ft. building providing new facilities for staff. Located in an industrial subdivision on the edge of Golden Ears Provincial Park, the site is characterized by mature, second growth forest and adjacent fish-bearing streams. Sensitive siting and management of storm water were key project criteria in the (re)development of the site. The character of the building builds on the architectural language of our earlier BC Hydro projects and the emphasis on wood structure and cladding allows the building to fit comfortably into its forested surroundings.