Interdisciplinary design firm hcma has been recognized in multiple categories at Fast Company?s 2022 Innovation by Design Awards for its work on Clayton Community Centre in Surrey, British Columbia. Clayton Community Centre is the Winner in Spaces and Places, a Finalist in the General Excellence category and received an Honorable Mention in three other categories: Accessible Design, Experience Design and Sustainability.
Operable roof lanterns allow fresh air to regularly sweep through the building, helping to keep it naturally ventilated and at a comfortable temperature year-round. Photo by Andrew Doran
The Innovation by Design Awards, which can be found in the October 2022 issue of Fast Company, honour the designers and businesses solving the most crucial problems of today and anticipate the pressing issues of tomorrow. The competition, now in its 11th year, features a range of blue-chip companies, emerging startups, and hungry young talents. It is one of the most sought-after design awards in the industry. Combining world-leading environmental standards with equally ambitious social inclusivity goals, Clayton Community Centre unites recreation, library, arts and outdoor spaces into a truly integrated facility. Alongside this recognition, Clayton Community Centre (76,000 sqft / 7,060 sqm) achieved International Passive House certification for ultra-low energy use in December 2021, making it the first of its kind to be certified in North America and the largest non-resident...