Wake (2022)

Christian Huizenga , Aaron Zenga

9991 River Drive

Area: East Richmond
Location: Wake is located at Tait Waterfront Park

Materials: Coated Steel, Douglas Fir, Yellow Cedar

Program: Civic
Ownership: Civic
Sponsored By: Dava Development Ltd
Also Known As: Wake pavilion

Description of Work

Wake is a sculptural pavilion that functions as a multi-use community space in the Tait Waterfront neighbourhood.

Artist Statement

Wake takes inspiration from both Pacific Northwest vernacular architecture and the movement of the park’s bordering Fraser River. Intersecting waves break up the traditional profile of a gable roof to create apertures that illuminate the space below. With unobstructed sight lines and a lifted, buoyant roof structure, the Wake pavilion was designed as an inspiring and inclusive public space.