Mirabel Aquatic Centre

Aquatic facility construction requires careful coordination of pools, specialized equipment, building systems and finishes. At Mirabel, Magil planned and supervised the work of specialist trades, managed quality control and coordinated commissioning. Humidity control was a key technical requirement. Ventilation and humidity control equipment also had to be integrated with the pool hall’s acoustic requirements. This work demonstrates Magil’s ability to coordinate facilities where building systems directly influence comfort and day-to-day operations.

• Structure and Envelope | Coordinating Long Spans and Multiple Materials

The building combines a steel frame with cross-laminated timber roof panels supported by steel trusses. This assembly accommodates the long spans required over the pools while allowing exposed wood to contribute to the interior character. Driven piles provide foundations suited to the site conditions. Construction also required close coordination at the interfaces between the structure, extensive glazing and exterior cladding. The envelope combines textured precast concrete panels with metal cladding.

• Acoustics | Improving Comfort in Busy Spaces

Acoustic requirements informed the use of wood-finished acoustic assemblies in the lobby and pool hall. These treatments help control reverberation and noise from aquatic activities and ventilation equipment. Magil coordinated the architectural and technical components to achieve the intended acoustic performance while preserving the design quality and material expression of the spaces.

• Value Engineering | Rethinking Stormwater Storage

One significant improvement involved the stormwater retention system beneath the parking lot. The team replaced the original plastic-component solution with a stone-and-geotextile assembly beneath permeable paving. The change reduced the cost and construction time for this work. It provides a practical example of Magil’s approach to value engineering: reviewing alternatives with project partners and selecting solutions that respond to the project’s specific constraints.