In recent years capital funding for educational institutions has become severely constrained. At the same time, the functional and operational standards for institutional buildings are increasingly demanding and each organization has its own culture and complex user group requirements. To resolve these demands, as architects we must provide a high degree of perception and innovation.
In developing these projects we maintain a focus on long-term goals important to educational institution clients; the provision of a functional, well-ordered facility; the use of durable, low-maintenance building materials; the potential for 'phased' construction to meet future funding availability; the creation of timeless, site specific design solutions; and increasingly, sustainable design strategies.
The firm has undertaken various types of educational project including planning studies, expansions and building retrofits for school boards, universities and technical institutes. Specific design assignments have seen the developments of academic space, science and computer laboratories, specialized research facilities, student social space and administrative offices. |
