




Oriented on a north south axis, the building is organized around a central skylit lobby and gathering space, with three wings defining distinct outdoor rooms. These include the west facing Restoration Plaza, an east terrace with community kitchen, the Participation Garden overlooking the Little Rouge Creek valley, and a flexible events field with a dedicated outdoor First Nations circle. The architecture is rooted in respect for the land, shaped by research, site walks, and dialogue.


The building is designed to be net zero carbon in alignment with the Greening Government Strategy. A high performance mass timber structure, shou sugi ban cladding, triple pane glazing, and a highly insulated envelope reduce embodied and operational carbon. Air source heat pumps, energy recovery ventilation, and provisions for on site solar support performance targets, achieving significant reductions in energy use compared to a code compliant building.
