HCMA Architecture + Design has designed təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre, an all-electric aquatic facility in Vancouver, Canada.

Designed for inclusive recreation across all ages and abilities, the təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre in New Westminster aims to be the heart and soul of the community and a place for all to connect.

Woven into the landscape with a dramatic unifying roof, the building makes a strong civic statement while being sensitive to the natural environment and human-scale experience.

The all-electric facility is Canada's first completed Zero Carbon Building - Design certified aquatic centre, aiming for a 92 per cent reduction in GHG emissions compared to the facility it replaces.

The name 'təməsew̓txʷ', translating as 'Sea Otter House' in hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓, was gifted by urban Indigenous people and local First Nations.

This project has been longlisted in the sustainable building category of Dezeen Awards 2025.

Studio: HCMA Architecture + Design
Project: təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre