View through large glass windows into a courtyard with a tree, grass, circular wooden seating, and people sitting and interacting.

The school considers the geological and community heritage of the site, aiming to reflect and celebrate its long-standing connection to the natural world and the local culture in Scarborough, Ontario. The regenerative landscaping featuring native species will be incorporated into the site, at once supporting biodiversity, improving student wellness, and offering hands-on opportunities for education.

A low-carbon school grounded in community and daylight.
Bright, modern library with wooden shelves, large windows, and children reading and sitting on cushions on a gray circular rug.
Modern classroom with children and a teacher near a wall displaying an 'Inclusion Matters' poster, natural light from large windows.
Bright indoor gymnasium with wooden floors and walls, featuring three children playing soccer and basketball hoops on the walls.

In line with supporting the school’s diverse community, the facility includes four special education classrooms with full-height cabinetry to reduce climbing risks, a large shared accessible washroom serving multiple needs, and a separate sensory room for quiet regulation.

Architizer A+ Awards, Commercial Office Low Rise 1 to 4 Floors, Finalist
2025
AN’s Best of Design Awards, Unbuilt Education
2025
Child reading a book indoors near a large window overlooking a garden path where children and an adult play outside a modern school building.
Architectural diagrams showing a design kit with a mass timber grid, program blocks for classrooms, resource and washrooms, structural bay wings, and configurations including single wing, linear, L-shaped, angled, and combinations for larger buildings.
Architectural diagram showing detailed wooden CLT wall and slab connections with labeled components including air ducts, acoustic tiles, and concrete topping.