Port Clements Multiplex

A collaborative solution for a need to accommodate several services, the Port Clements Multiplex is a simple, organically evocative plan drawing the following community elements together in one shared facility:

• Elementary school classrooms, library and washroom space for students.
• Administration office for School District No. 50 (Haida Gwaii/Queen Charlotte).
  
• Administration office and Council Chambers for the town.
  
• Senior’s Centre and Daycare.
  
• Community library.
  

Facilitating excellent communication between the various user groups was critical in allowing for cross-use of flex space and shared costs for construction, maintenance and operations. Although built on school district property, the facility has two distinct entities, each with a front door and common shared spaces between. Local materials and work force were utilized to the fullest extent available.

Craven / Huston / Powers Architects was instrumental in developing the program, assisting in the selection of a construction manager and being a team member throughout the entire process.

The new facility is a rallying point for the Port Clements community, and was officially opened on April 4, 2009. Firm Partners Alvin Bartel and Ryan Huston were on site for the activities.

Renderings from Preliminary Design Stage of the project.

Video Clip from Preliminary Design Stage of the project.

Photos of the building under construction in Port Clements.

List of projects
Sun Peaks Chalet

MSA Fast Track (Emergency)
Topaz Place
Chilliwack Mountain Residence
RCNA Church Addition
Southgate Shopping Centre
Central Park
Fraser Valley Christian High School
Abbotsford Middle School
Garrison Crossing

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