Community centres have changed—and so has the way we design them. Once defined by gyms, pools, and recreational programming, these spaces have evolved into multi-functional community hubs that bring together wellness, learning, gathering, and connection.

In this episode of In[Sites], focused on designing for community, Principal David Dow and Senior Associate Dale McDowell reflect on how architecture is responding to this shift. 

They discuss how thoughtful design can shape community centres that are not just functional but magnetic, from intuitive circulation and visual transparency to program adjacencies and integration with surrounding parks. Places where people are drawn in and are invited to stay, return, and form community.

In[Sites] is a video series that focuses on the people leading design excellence at Diamond Schmitt.