Cannon wins contract for 2010 Olympics.

Cannon Design announces that the firm has been selected as prime consultant for the design of a new Olympic Speed Skating Oval in Vancouver signature venue for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, said Robert J. Johnston, MRAIC, AIA, Principal.

The City of Richmond is partnering with the Vancouver Olympic Games Organizing Committee on a $155 million (Canadian) complex that includes design of a landmark multi-purpose sports, recreation and community facility on Richmond's waterfront along with the new City Centre Waterfront Park and public plaza.

The Oval, will occupy a portion of a 29-acre site intended to serve as a catalyst for transformation of the riverfront into a high density, urban neighborhood. Cannon Design will lead a team of architectural and engineering specialists in design of the 363,175 s/f Oval, slated for completion in 2007.

Johnston, Principal-in-Charge on the project, is considered an expert on Olympic Oval design and is highly regarded in the international sports arena. He has provided recommendations to all levels of government, international sport governing bodies, and cities bidding for world-class single and multi-sport Games events.

These include the 2012 Olympic Games (London, England); the 2010 Commonwealth Games, (Hamilton, Canada); 2008 Olympic Games (Toronto); 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup (Bermuda); 1999 World Athletics Track and Field Championships, (Edmonton, Alberta); and the 1998 Olympic Winter Games (Salt Lake City). Johnston's work on the Trail Aquatic Centre, Trail, British Columbia, was also honored with an IOC/ IAKS Bronze Award from the International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities.