SSEF Steel Project Case Study Gallery: Vancouver Millennium Line: Braid Station

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Braid Station

Architectura with Walter Francl Architect

Vancouver Millennium Line
Vancouver, British Columbia

Project Information:

Braid Station, New Westminster, B.C.

The Braid Station uses a combination of structural steel and glue laminated timbers to create the structure for the enclosure. The station uses daylight as the primary source of lighting with large glazed wall sections as well as skylighting down the central part of the platform.

Architect: Architectura (now Stantec) and Walter Francl Architects
Contractor: Westpro Contractors
Steel Fabrication and Detailing: Solid Rock Steel, Vancouver, B.C.
Steel Erection: Solid Rock Steel, Vancouver, B.C.

Project Images: Construction (construction images courtesy of Solid Rock Steel and George Third & Son)


Aerial view of project.	Steel framing underway.


View of entrance side of station, nearing completion.	View of interior nearing completion.

Project Images: Completed Station

View along tracks of complete station.	View towards structural steel framing that supports part of the roof.


View along exterior glazed wall showing steel Y columns.	From front entrance looking up towards roof.


View along platform.	View towards roof showing steel supports and connections for glulam beams.

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Updated May 29, 2006 x