Arthur Pechey Multi-Purpose Room AdditionPrince Albert, SK
Explore ProjectAfter Sask Rivers School Division doubled the enrolment of Arthur Pechey School with relocatable classrooms, they decided they needed more physical activity space for kids.
Project Summary
Sask Rivers School Division (SRSD) engaged 3twenty to add 10 classrooms to Arthur Pechey School in 2016 and 2017. In 2018, the division asked if we could prefabricate a multi-purpose room for use as a gymnasium. We had never built a single module this large. However, we were up for the challenge.
We began by touring SRSD’s existing schools with multi-purpose rooms. This step helped us understand student needs and space requirements. We focused on ceiling height, natural light, and durability. Through research and collaboration, we developed a single module measuring 30 feet wide, 60 feet long, and 18 feet tall. We designed the structure with an open truss ceiling. This approach provides 16 feet of interior clear space for student activities. Clerestory windows bring natural light into the space. Instead of traditional block wall construction, we used MDF on the lower third of the walls. This choice offered a more cost-effective solution while maintaining durability.
We built the unit in our shop and then transported the single module to Arthur Pechey School in Prince Albert. After placement on the foundation, we completed tie-ins to the existing expansion.
