David Lloyd George School

On the same site of an existing heritage school built in the 1920s, this new three-level, state-of the-art addition offers a range of flexible spaces for both formal and informal learning opportunities and a childcare facility.David Lloyd George Elementary School is a replacement school located at 8370 Cartier St. in south Vancouver. Above the two-storey school sits a rooftop daycare, owned and operated by the City of Vancouver. The total area for the school is 3,709 m2 including 484 m2 of neighbourhood learning center areas. The school houses 40 kindergarten students and 400 grade 1-7 students. The third level rooftop daycare is 877 m2 and provides spaces for 69 infants, toddler, and preschoolers. The project is on a sloping site with a grade difference of 7 meters. The main entry approach bridges across from 67th Street for entry into a portal on the second level. The project is targeting LEED Gold certification and Wood First guidelines.

Location: Vancouver, BC | Size: 52,000 sq. ft.

Architect: HCMA | Builder: Chandos Construction