Modern two-story building with large vertical windows and metal facade, surrounded by trees and greenery at sunset, with blurred car and cyclist on the road in front.
A working building that makes campus
operations visible.
Modern multi-floor building interior with wooden accents, people walking and standing near glass walls and staircases.
Modern communal lounge with wooden paneling, large windows, tables, chairs, and people sitting and standing.
Modern indoor atrium with two floors, elevators labeled 1 and 2, and people standing and conversing near railings and doors.
Modern glass building with visible people inside and outside, surrounded by tall trees and dense foliage at sunset.

From the exterior, there is visual emphasis on the progression from a solid base to a more exposed and open façade on the upper levels facing north to highlight the mass timber structure. The result is a permanent operational base that supports the physical context of student learning while opening possibilities for collaboration and streamlining campus functionality.

Modern two-story building with wooden slats and glass balcony set against a blue sky with clouds, surrounded by trees and greenery with people nearby.
Modern office interior featuring an open workspace with desks and chairs on the left, a glass-walled conference room in the center, and a casual seating area with gray benches and small tables on the right where people are interacting.

Over the duration of the building’s design and construction, the design team is participating in BCIT’s Living Labs initiative, an applied research method that encourages interaction with the environment. Even as its completion is under progress, the centre offers a unique pedagogical opportunity to study concepts such as the wellness benefits of mass timber and modern methods of construction.