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J U N E 2 0 2 4 | 85 David Lloyd George Elementary and City of Vancouver Child Care LOCATION 1338 West 67 Ave, Vancouver, B.C. OWNER /DEVELOPER Vancouver School Board ARCHITECT hcma GENER AL CONTR ACTOR Chandos Construction STRUCTUR AL CONSULTANT WHM Structural Engineers MECHANICAL CONSULTANT AME Group ELECTRICAL CONSULTANT WSP L ANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Prospect and Refuge TOTAL SIZE 50,682 square feet TOTAL PROJECT COST $24.2 million with the VSB to establish a new child care facility atop a new school. The site massing of the new build- ing was also very successful, as Grier explains, due to the sloped nature of the site from the northeast to south- west. This configuration allowed for the main school entrance off 67th to lead directly into the second level central hub of the school. The lower gymnasium volume was integrated into the site, while the third level of the building, housing the child care facility, visually appears as a two-sto- rey building height to neighbouring residents along 67th. The ground level of the school connects with the lower west and south portions of the site. A new primary playground area was constructed on the south side of the school, featuring a rain garden designed to capture surface runoff during heavy rainfalls. The site also boasts existing mature coniferous trees that naturally shade a portion of the south exposure of the multipur- pose rooms and the new library. While the construction of the build- ing faced the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, including labour and material shortages, Chandos Construction demonstrated their experience and adeptness in navigat- ing these obstacles. "The two-storey school, constructed primarily from concrete, encountered delays due to a concrete strike in Vancouver during a portion of the construction period. "Additionally, there was a short- age of aluminum windows, doors, and hardware. However, through perse- verance and teamwork, the contractor, Chandos Construction, completed the project successfully. The new facil- ity is poised to serve the Marpole Community for many years, provid- ing seismically safe and accessible educational, child care, and commu- nity spaces," says Hasan. With a new and seismically safe school and child care facility, the Marpole neighbourhood can rest assured that students and staff are learning and working in a safe, acces- sible, and modern environment. "The main takeaway from the proj- ect is the success achieved through stakeholder consultation, including public open houses and envisioning workshops. The school community and the child care really enjoy their new building, positively influencing how students perceive their learning environment," concludes Grier. A Congratulations to Pro-Con Industries on your 55th Anniversary We're proud to be part of your success story! T 204 783 7179 F 204 787 5200 E info@fabrisandwatts.com www.fabrisandwatts.com Proudly celebrating over 90 Years of old-world craftsmanship and advanced technologies Fabris & Watts (2015) Ltd continues setting the standard in the Hard Surfaces Industry, serving the Prairies with top quality workmanship and customer service. ai171563350223_Fabris Watts-Quarter Page.pdf 1 2024-05-13 1:51 PM Congratulations to PCL Constructors on your successful completion of the new Wawanesa Insurance HQ. We're proud to be part of your success story! Fabris & Watts.indd 1 Fabris & Watts.indd 1 2024-05-13 2:02 PM 2024-05-13 2:02 PM Only Sherwin Williams supports you with a national network of professionals who can provide specifiers, designers and applicators with products specs, computerized colour matching, technical assistance and consistent product performance. The Sherwin-Williams Co. is proud to be associated with Lincor Enterprises Ltd. on the David Lloyd George Elementary School project. Please call 1-800-4SHERWIN for the location nearest you or visit our website at www.sherwin-williams.ca 9165 Shaughnessy Street Vancouver, B.C. V6P 6R9 (604) 222-3543 inquiry@lincor.ca www.lincor.ca Lincor Enterprises Ltd. is proud to be the painting contractor for the David Lloyd George Elementary School project. Congratulations to Chandos Construction and the design team on an exceptional achievement. Lincor Enterprises.indd 1 Lincor Enterprises.indd 1 2024-05-13 1:23 PM 2024-05-13 1:23 PM