Esquimalt Nation Child Care Center
Project Description: The proposed 36 space Child Care Center is an important community project supporting local families. It is situated on an ocean side site with abundant outdoor activity area.
Esquimalt Nation, Victoria, BC Project completed: 2021
Snootli Creek Hatchery Welcome Center
Project Description: The Welcome Center houses an exhibit that provides visitors with educational and interpretive material around the salmon and the local First Nation. The building design draws from traditional Nuxalk Nation structures.
Bella Coola, BC
Yunesit'in School Gym Addition
Project Involvement: Design Development & Construction Documents
Project Description: A renovation and expansion to the existing school (Grades K-7) to add a gymnasium, change rooms and washrooms. The gymnasium provides a much needed indoor space in the community for exercise and fitness.
Architect: David Nairne + Associates Completed: 2018 Hanceville, BC
Tsimshian Academy of Lax Kw'alaams
Project Involvement: Design, Construction Documents & Construction Administration
Project Description: The new school project was an addition to the existing community center gymnasium and pool. The primary design goal was to maximize natural daylight into classrooms, corridors and the main foyer (pictured) to enhance the learning environment. The existing gymnasium was renovated and school constructed while the community pool remained opened. Grades K-12.
Architect: David Nairne + Associates Completed: 2015 Lax Kw'alaams, BC
Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Elementary School Upgrade
Project Involvement: Construction Documents & Construction Administration
Project description: This important upgrade improved the energy efficiency of the mechanical system, and renovated exterior and interior finishes to extend the building life expectancy of this thriving educational facility.
Architect: David Nairne + Associates Completed: 2016 Port Hardy, BC
Stz'uminus Community School
Project Involvement: Construction administration
Project description: This important new school facility provided a library, gymnasium, woodworking facilities, science room and classrooms for the community and their educational program.
Architect: David Nairne + Associates Photo Credit: Michael Elkan Photography Completed: 2012
Chemainus, BC