Anything but
conventional
The Vancouver Convention Centre is designed to inspire
A six-acre grass roof. LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design) Platinum certification. An unparalleled waterfront setting. These are
not typical features you would attribute to a convention centre, but they are
examples of exactly what sets the Vancouver Convention Centre apart. The
only two-time winner of the International Association of Congress Centres'
Apex Award for the World's Best Conference Centre (2002 and 2008), the
Vancouver Convention Centre is anything but conventional.
Lobby Entrance
"The addition of our West building in 2009 gave us the opportunity to
do things differently. The design of our facility moves away from the 'big
box' look and feel of a traditional convention centre," explains Claire
Smith, vice-president of sales and marketing for the Vancouver Convention
Centre. "We want to treat every delegate who walks through our doors to
a unique experience; we want them to be inspired.
"Our facility is not only functional, but environmentally sustainable in every
way," adds Smith. "It's also esthetically beautiful, taking advantage of the
striking natural surroundings that Vancouver is known for."
West Ballroom Foyer
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Vancouver Convention Centre photos: Sara Borck Photography; Samantha Lazarte
