Gordon Smith Gallery of Canadian Art and Artists for Kids program space (2012)
North Vancouver's newest cultural destination, the Gordon Smith Gallery of Canadian Art, presents the permanent collection of the Artists for Kids program in a central, accessible location. Named in honour of founding patron Gordon Smith, the new Gallery is the centerpiece of the Gordon and Marion Smith Foundation for Young Artists and the AFK program - which supports art enrichment programs for students through the sale of prints donated by artist patrons. The AFK's Shadbolt and Reid studios recognize AFK's two other founding patrons: Jack Shadbolt and Bill Reid.
Welcoming visitors to the plaza and entrance of the Gallery at 2121 Lonsdale is Robert Davidson's "Meeting at the Centre".
The Gallery doors feature a spectacular carving by Rick Harry (Xwalacktun) that pays homage to the traditional territories of the Coast Salish, Haida, Squamish and Tseil-Waututh Nations.
Carson Graham Secondary (2012)
Opened to staff and students on September 4, 2012, the new Carson Graham Secondary is an inspiring, state-of-the-art model of sustainability and current seismic standards. An International Baccalaureate school, Carson Graham Secondary serves a richly diverse student population with a broad-range of engaging academic, athletic, arts and career programs. Leading edge contemporary school design, and the collaborative contributions of students, educators and school-based administrators have combined to create a facility that meets the needs of over 1,100 students in Grades 8-12.
North Shore Credit Union Environmental Learning Centre (2012)
Opened on the grounds of the renowned North Vancouver Outdoor School campus in 2012, the NSCU ELC is built on a raised platform above the forest floor - creating an 840square-metre "tree house" that elevates visitors to appreciate the surrounding views of the Cheakamus River Valley ecological reserve. Bordered by 1,000-year-old cedars, salmon spawning channels and an abundance of walking trails, the Centre serves student and school groups as part of their Outdoor School experience, as well as accommodating private bookings for corporate team-building, environmental education and nature activities for adults.
Built targeting LEED Platinum standards of sustainability, the NSCU ELC has already been recognized with a 2011 Award of Merit from Canadian Architect magazine, a Wood WORKS! BC award for innovative wood design and a Holcim Award for sustainable construction.
Queen Mary Elementary (for completion in 2013)
The new Queen Mary has been designed in consultation with parent, staff and board representatives who recognize the importance of this central school as a heritage feature of the City of North Vancouver.
Currently in its second and final year of construction, the new Queen Mary Elementary will retain its Edwardian Baroque façade and include a Neighborhood Learning Centre, as well as a secondary school-sized gym suitable for a variety of community uses.
During the rebuilding, Queen Mary's staff and students are located at the School District's Cloverley site.
