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Construction of the stadium started in 1981, with Dillingham Construction contracted to build the stadium, designed by architecture firm Studio Phillips Barratt, Ltd. BC Place was built as part of the preparations for the 1986 World's Fair, Expo 86.
- Studio Phillips Barratt, Stantec Architecture (renovation)
- 65,061 (concert), 54,405 (total), 27,695 (lower bowl), 22,120 (MLS)
- June 19, 1983; 40 years ago
- Province of British Columbia
BC Place hosts more than 70 major events and 245+ occupancy days annually on a year-round schedule – helping to build a strong, sustainable economy for British Columbia. The stadium directly employs hundreds of British Columbians in a wide range of jobs including event hosting and security, housekeeping and maintenance, operations, trades ...
Jul 8, 2013 · BC Place in Vancouver, Canada has been transformed into a year-round, open-air facility with an innovative retractable roof featuring SEFAR® Architecture’s TENARA® Architectural Fabric. The renovated facility is once again an iconic architectural landmark for the province.
Oct 22, 2010 · VANCOUVER -- The transformation of BC Place, one of British Columbia's iconic pieces of architecture, is barely half-complete. From the outside, the grey lidless bowl with its trademark...
The retractable roof over BC Place is truly a technological marvel, transforming British Columbia’s largest and most versatile venue into a busier, and more exciting place to host world class events.
Jun 22, 2015 · Built. Style. Modern , Urban. By Hallie Busta. Project Description. FROM STANTEC: For over 30 years BC Place has stood as an icon in the Vancouver skyline.
May 16, 2011 · The BC Place stadium revitalization project, including construction of the largest retractable roof of its kind, is creating approximately 3,500 person years of employment. More than 450 people work on-site each week during the roof construction phase.
