B.C. aquatic facility wins global architecture recognition [Video]

What does New Westminster’s təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre have in common with a historic 68,000-seat stadium in Beijing, an NFL stadium and the aquatics venue for the Paris Olympics?

They’ve all been named among the world’s most beautiful sports venues for 2024.

The B.C. facility is one of six laureates for the Prix Versailles, the world architecture and design award, in the sports category.

The other five are Workers’ Stadium in Beijing, Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., the Olympic Aquatic Centre in Paris, CityPark in St. Louis and Hybrid Stadium in Hangzhou, China.

All six venues will compete for three 2024 world titles: Prix Versailles, interior and exterior, the winners of which will be announced at UNESCO headquarters on Dec. 2.

“The City of New Westminster is incredibly honoured that təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre has been nominated for this prestigious award,” said Mayor Patrick Johnstone in a news release …