Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre — Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
The Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre, a 30,000 sq ft cultural centre in Whistler, BC representing the Squamish and Lil'wat First Nations, opened in June 2008; Ratio Architecture (architect of record) worked with Alfred Waugh Architects on the building design, and Eos Lightmedia designed the interior lighting system for the Great Hall, museum, and gift shop.
| Venue | Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre |
|---|---|
| Project type | New Building |
| Status | Completed |
| Year completed | 2008 |
| Technologies | programmable architectural lighting |
Credits
| Firm | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ratio-architecture | Architecture | Architect of record. |
| alfred-waugh-architects | Architecture | Design collaborator with Ratio Architecture. |
| Eos Lightmedia | Lighting Design | Designed a lighting system flexible for daytime, evening, and event use across the Great Hall, museum, and gift shop spaces, with pre-set designs activated by museum staff via local control. |
Description
The three-storey complex includes a multi-use gallery, Great Hall, an 80-seat theatre, gift shop, and museum space, with a form evocative of a Squamish Nation longhouse and a Lil'wat istken (earthen pit house).