After consulting with school leadership, faculty, and key stakeholders, the arena was identified as a vital opportunity for transformation. This existing building held the potential to address a growing demand for spaces supporting collaboration and wellness, fulfilling the need for a centralized hub. The student centre now includes a double gymnasium, fitness facilities, and additional academic and creative spaces.

The plan prioritizes integrating new spaces with the campus’s heritage, surrounding green landscapes, and the heritage forest along the Lake Iroquois escarpment. The reimagined arena and east addition were carefully designed to respect and enhance these natural features, incorporating native plantings and improved pathways to strengthen ecological health and connectivity.