Big changes are taking place at Science World.
The building was covered in scaffolding and the science centre is undergoing a $35 million renewal – the biggest in Science World’s history!
• Expanding the exhibition and education space - So that we can be even more inspired in an additional 14,000 sq ft of gallery space, including views of False Creek. School groups will also benefit from new labs and programming space!
• Expanding the lobby - For our added comfort when entering the building.
• Developing a covered outdoor lunch area - So we can eat outside in the shade and even on drizzly days.
• Making the building more environmentally sustainable - Because they care about the preservation of this historic icon and the environment.
Because of aging infrastructure and changing needs since it was designed for Expo in 1986, Science World required significant upgrades in order to survive for the next several decades. A building audit was carried out in 2004 which clearly identified that extensive improvements are needed. However, prior to significant upgrading of building systems and the envelope, it was important to consider the current and future needs of the organization and to plan the location of additions and deletions to the building program areas.
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