Richmond Cultural Centre Annex

Client: City of Richmond

Location: Richmond, BC

Program: Cultural. Public. Community

Photography: Brett Ryan Studios

A room with a wooden ceiling and floor, black lockers along the back wall, a bench with black yoga mats and a bag, and a white wall with a vent.

O4 was appointed to provide full architectural and interior design services for the Tenant Improvement of the New Richmond Cultural Centre Annex, a previously underutilized city-owned facility. Situated adjacent to the Richmond Cultural Centre, this project was envisioned to enhance and expand the Centre’s programming with new, complementary spaces.

The annex now includes dance studios, a technology lab, a pottery studio, a sound lab, administrative offices, public lounge areas, and versatile meeting rooms—each designed to support a range of cultural, creative, and community activities.

O4’s scope of work involved facilitating design and planning workshops, coordinating a multidisciplinary consultant team, and overseeing the design process from concept to completion. The project also incorporated accessibility upgrades, the selection of interior finishes, and improvements to the building envelope, including the installation of photovoltaic solar panels on the roof. Throughout, O4 collaborated closely with a construction manager to develop an implementation schedule and refine the construction budget, ensuring the facility's successful realization as a vital community resource. 

Modern indoor lounge with large windows, colorful seating, two women talking, and artwork on the wall.
A modern classroom or meeting room with a blue accent wall, wooden ceiling, rectangular tables, black chairs, and large hanging light fixtures.
Interior view of a hallway in a building with white walls, light wood doors with frosted glass panels, and wooden support beams. The ceiling has geometric light fixtures, and there are red and black signs on the walls indicating room labels, including 'PERFORMING ARTS' and 'CHANGE ROOM CHANDELIER ROOMS.'
Interior of a modern building with a reception desk, wooden columns, a red door with Chinese New Year decorations, and ceiling lights with geometric LED designs.
A bright, modern indoor space with white walls, wooden ceiling, and multiple round tables with blue and white chairs. There is a display cabinet with pottery and decorative items, informational posters on the wall, and a fire safety sign.