Te’Tuxwtun Master Plan
Nanaimo, BC
The concept of the Te’Tuxwtun Master Plan is based on the Longhouse concept at both the macro and micro scale. On the macro scale, buildings line the edge of a long green space facing the sacred Te’Tuxwtun Mountain. On the micro scale, each building is a long rectangular form evocative of the traditional pre-European Longhouse.
Residential mass timber panelized structures are built over 2 levels of subgrade concrete parkades. A combination of live/work and commercial/community use animate the street with a central courtyard for play, story telling, reflection, outdoor learning and flexible communal use.
Centering around existing nature with hard and soft landscaping for multi-purpose use, the experience will emphasis a communal safe and inclusive space that encourages dialogue, interaction, and the awareness of nature.
Awards
Client
Snuneymuxw First Nation, BC Housing, City of Nanaimo, Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools
Completion
In Progress
Size
31825
Formline Team
Alfred Waugh, Monica Kolon, Katarina Kandracova, Jenny Chen, Denisse Aguilera
Consultants
Landscape: LADR Landscape Transportation: Bunt & Associates