Pam McConnell Aquatic Centre

This series captures the Pam McConnell Aquatic Centre in Toronto’s Regent Park, a space that has become central to the local community. The facility offers free open swims for all ages and hosts a range of activities, making it an active and accessible environment within the neighbourhood. I approached this shoot with a focus on simple compositions, placing importance on showing people interacting with the space. Small human elements help ground the scale and give me an opportunity to make creative interpretations using the building’s distinct architectural features. Working as a Toronto-based architectural and interior photographer, I’m drawn to spaces that feel intentional but still lived in. The Pam McConnell Aquatic Centre is a strong example of where thoughtful design meets everyday use, making it a compelling subject to explore through my lens. These images are part of my ongoing exploration of Blue Spaces in Toronto. Blue Spaces are natural or man-made areas with significant bodies of water. In urban planning and psychology, it has been studied that being near water can enhance mental health, reduce stress, and improve quality of life.