University of British Columbia - Totem Yearbook (Vancouver, British Columbia Canada)

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An inverted ceiling which focusses spectator attention on the floor is one of the advanced architectural features in the recently opened Memorial Gymnasium. Built in honor of the men and women of British Columbia who served in the two world wars, the gymnasium was financed by public subscription, a Provincial Government grant, and a special student levy. Although it is already in use the official opening will not be held until next fall. Additional construction awaits the raising of further funds. When fully completed, the gymnasium will contain a swimming pool, basketball courts with backstops, 5,600 seats including bleachers, 150 men's lockers, a Memorial Foyer, six bowling alleys, showers and an auxiliary gym for 0 boxing, wrestling and tumbling. Other architectural features include the projecting stairs which will be glassed in. Throughout the building the emphasis is on glass, which both reduces cost and increases attractiveness. Student contributions have been raised by the Gym Fund Committee headed by Bill Haggert. Considerable money was raised this year by a system of pledging whereby students agreed to contribute a certain sum of money as soon as they could afford it. Photos show various stages of construction including the completed floor.

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