Client: Stz’uminus First Nation Location: Ladysmith, BC Completion: 2012 Size: 3,150m² (33,905 ft²)
Stz’uminous Secondary School
Client: Stz’uminus First Nation Location: Ladysmith, BC Completion: 2012 Size: 3,150m² (33,905 ft²)
Stz’uminous Secondary School
Client: Stz’uminus First Nation Location: Ladysmith, BC Completion: 2012 Size: 3,150m² (33,905 ft²)
Stz’uminous Secondary School
Client: Stz’uminus First Nation Location: Ladysmith, BC Completion: 2012 Size: 3,150m² (33,905 ft²)
Stz’uminous Secondary School
Pathways to lifelong learning
Stz’uminus First Nation sees education as central to their Nation’s success. The school is designed to inspire students to excel and support lifelong learning. Stz’uminus Secondary School is a two storey steel structure with administration, a library, four classrooms, home economics room, art classroom, science classroom, industrial arts, computer lab, multi-purpose area, gymnasium and a large covered play area. A lecture-hall was provided as an alternative to the traditional classroom environment to ease students transition to higher learning.
An expanse of linear wood panels enclose all public areas inside and outside the building including exterior soffits and interior central two-storey atrium block wrapped in vertical red cedar boards. The wood provides a warm and welcoming spirit to the school and forms a counter point to the modern steel structure. A playful colonnade provides shelter from the elements and creates a gentle transition to the building interior as well as covered space for play and socializing.
The school was designed and built to high sustainability standards, including geothermal heat recovery system, radiant hydronic floors, natural light and conducive window orientation, natural ventilation and generous overhangs protecting the library from overheating. The building has a green roof which improves stormwater management, conservation of energy and biodiversity.
It’s in our DNA…
Engagement. Respect. Expertise.
We build inclusive and lasting relationships that connect people and provide potential to create sustainable communities. We are honoured to be operating on the unceded shared territory of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sk_wx_wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh).
DNA is:
An award winning multi–disciplinary consulting firm providing planning, architecture and civil and structural engineering and project management
services throughout Canada.
An award winning multi–disciplinary consulting firm providing planning, architecture and civil and structural engineering and project management
services throughout Canada.
Demonstrated successes in working with our clients to transform projects from vision to reality.
Indigenous communities, Federal, Provincial, Territorial, and Municipal Governments, private sector and non-profit developers, and individuals.