Vivo is on a mission to raise healthier generations in Calgary and beyond. Everything the organization does, including the expansion, is anchored to this vision. By design, the facility will model and demonstrate innovation and healthy living leadership, expanding well beyond what has traditionally been expected of a sports and recreation space. The main upgrades planned for the existing facility include an expanded aquatics centre, an expanded fitness centre, an indoor park, the Canadian Healthier Living Academy for Healthier Generations, and a living lab space simulating real-life environments, with a dedicated space for one-on-one consultations, a multi-purpose classroom, and a multimedia studio.
Eastern philosophy based elements (water, fire, earth, air, wood, and metal) will be integrated through the facility to connect to all ages, abilities, and cultures.
Almost tripling the current fitness area in size, the expanded aquatics centre features a cooler water six-lane 25-metre pool tank to complement the existing leisure pool.
It will feature two Zen studios, one spin room, an enclosed consultation space, and an equipment repair room.
Beyond the walls
Literally expressed in the architectural design is the boundless open / transparent connection out to the community.
An interior park gathers people all year long, providing park space in the Alberta winter months.