Canada Line Stations

Location: Vancouver, BC
Client: SNC-Lavalin & TransLink
Completion: 2009
DIALOG Services: Architecture

DIALOG was the architect and coordinating professional for three stations on the 19-kilometre rapid transit line from downtown Vancouver to YVR airport: Langara, Oakridge, and King Edward. We were also instrumental in developing an appropriate architectural response for the entire 16-station Canada Line system, including sourcing and defining a suitable materials palette and establishing the direction for the design of various building systems.

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canada line skytrain stations oakrdige vancouver carousel 01b — Oakridge - 41st Ave. Station The Oakridge - 41st Ave. station is nestled into a public plaza at the front entry of a prominent retail mall (Oakridge Centre).

canada line skytrain stations oakrdige vancouver carousel 02 — A painted steel structure clips to projecting concrete forms, acting as the armature for a floating wood‐lined roof. Captured roof water spills down a concrete channel adjacent to the entry.

canada line skytrain stations oakrdige carousel 03 — Extensive frameless glazing allows clear sight lines to the plaza beyond, and spills natural light down the stairs, escalator, and elevator.

canada line skytrain stations langara 49th vancouver carousel 04 — Langara - 49th Ave. Station The station brings rapid transit to a single-family residential neighborhood. It's also only a few blocks from the Langara College campus.

canada line skytrain stations langara 49th vancouver carousel 05 — Clear sightlines, illuminated interior surfaces and station-specific accent colours allow for safe and easy wayfinding.

canada line skytrain stations langara 49th vancouver carousel 06 — Station designs are consistent from one stop to the next, while still having their own identities.

DSC02841 Edit highresrgb RESIZED — King Edward Station King Edward occupies a busy corner just north of the Cambie St. heritage boulevard. The entry replaces a single storey strip mall, making way for future higher density, mixed-use development.

DSC02859 highresrgb RESIZED — The structure maximizes daylighting and visual connections with the street. A glazed portico with an exposed wood roof extends, creating a forecourt to the east.

canada line skytrain stations king edward vancouver carousel 10 — The platform for inbound trains sits adjacent the public concourse. Descending one more level brings passengers to the outbound track.

Meet The Team

The design story 01

The design for the original King Edwards station at-grade entry / exit.

The design story 02

The original station entry / exit replaced a single storey strip mall, with an expectation of future higher density, mixed-use development butted against and over the station.