TD Place Stadium Veil

Lansdowne Park, Ottawa, Ontario

TD Place Stadium Veil

Lansdowne Park, Ottawa, Ontario

When we first sat down with Cannon’s architect on this project, his vision was clear: a design that would allow people “to flow through the stadium structure while still in the park.” His two main concerns were that it be built in wood and that it be as natural and durable as possible, which was a challenge considering the size of the veil and the complexity of the laminar geometry.

We wrote a pre-design feasibility report, worked in 3D to develop the geometry and detailed the design with supply, shipping and installation in mind. We also developed the erection sequencing plan for the contractor and refined shop details and drawings.

The veil structure is constructed of thousands of glued-laminated timber members and extends 25.5 m (84 feet) over the stands.