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Skytrain: Brentwood Station

Burnaby
British Columbia

Interior view along platform

Interior view along platform A rib is being lifted into place by a crane. View down centre of platform with only half of the roof ribs installed. View down centre of platform, ribs installed, roofing started. A view at the centre supports for the roof. A view to the underside of the wood roof deck. A view down the centre of the roof showing the opening above the tracks. View of the central support system and roof opening A view along the edge of the building showing the connection of the glazing to the ribs. Connection of steel column rib base to glulam beam View of steel roof connections along roof opening. Exterior view of Brenwood Station

Project Description Project Team

Project Description

The Brentwood Station is located adjacent to the Lougheed Highway and Brentwood Town Centre. It has been the recipient of numerous design awards. The structure integrates steel and glue laminated timber with specially designed joints between the materials. Steel is located at the pedestrian level due to its durability. The station is highly glazed with open air light down the centre of the platform.


photos: George Third & Son, Terri Meyer Boake

Brentwood Station

The Brentwood Station is located adjacent to the Lougheed Highway and Brentwood Town Centre. It has been the recipient of numerous design awards. The structure integrates steel and glue laminated timber with specially designed joints between the materials. Steel is located at the pedestrian level due to its durability. The station is highly glazed with open air light down the centre of the platform.


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