Watch Video >Arthur Pechey School ExpansionPrince Albert, SK
Explore ProjectSask Rivers School Division needed to nearly double the size of Arthur Pechey School, but didn’t have the time - or budget - for a traditional site built expansion.
Project Summary
Sask Rivers School Division (SRSD) ranks among the fastest-growing school divisions in Saskatchewan. After launching a new French immersion program, the division needed to nearly double the size of École Arthur Pechey School in Prince Albert. Rather than pursue traditional capital funding, SRSD applied for relocatable classroom funding and issued an RFP for modular classrooms. Instead of selecting a typical off-the-shelf solution, the division wanted classrooms that would look, feel, and perform like a permanent addition to the school.
Through the public tender process, SRSD selected 3twenty as the successful proponent. Soon after, 3twenty began collaborating with aodbt architecture to plan and deliver the school expansion.
The project moved forward in three phases. In 2016, Phase 1 delivered four new classrooms. The following year, Phase 2 added six classrooms and a new gender-neutral washroom. In 2018, Phase 3 introduced a multi-purpose room with 16-foot interior ceilings.
Strong collaboration between École Arthur Pechey School, consultants, and local contractors drove the success of the project. Over three consecutive summers, the expansion created space for an additional 220 students.
