KEHEWIN CREE NATION K-12 SCHOOL

PROJECT

Tawaw  (welcome) will be painted in bold letters on to the generous sidewalk leading up to the main entrance plaza, setting the tone for the design of this new K-12 School on the Kehewin Reserve – warm, welcoming and distinctly Cree.

The entrance plazas in front of the two main entrances will have a triangular pattern painted on the concrete, reminiscent of a circle of tipis.

The school site will provide spaces for land based learning opportunities, such as a gathering fire pit, an amphitheater made out of logs, as as well as a natural play area including hills with a slide, swings, obstacle courses and climbing equipment all made out of natural materials.

In addition a basketball court and graffiti wall will cater to the high school students and fundraising is currently undergoing to include a zip line on the school site.

All planting is native and includes many plants traditionally used for food, medicinal purposes or plants used for craftsmanship.

SCOPE

New Construction
Location:
Kehewin Cree Nation, Alberta
Client:
Kehewin Cree Nation
Architects:
Manasc Isaac Ltd.
Completion:
Anticipated Spring 2020