Gwekwaadziwin Treatment Facility

Project Type

first-nations

Project Size

17,300GSF

Completion Date

2022

Location

M'Chigeeng FN, Ontario

Gwekwaadziwin Treatment facility, located in M’Chigeeng Ontario, utilizes traditional teachings from the land.

The treatment center is divided into four (4) main programs, administration, intake and assessment, the residence, and the commons.

When designing this facility, indigenous culture was at the heart of every decision. Connecting the building to the natural elements and creating a home like environment were both key factor in the buildings design. This can be seen through the building’s spatial organization, materiality, and orientation.

Key Features

Spatial Organization

As a compliment to the Medicine Wheel, spaces have been divided into four main programs: administration, intake and assessment, the residences, and the commons.

Materiality

Traditional wood construction is included throughout the facility. Heavy timbers are in the cultural spaces while cedar wood accents are throughout the facility. Additional considerations include patterns seen in the floors and the preparation of spaces for artwork.

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Services Rendered

3D Modelling + Animations

Development of three dimensional imagery and animations to visually communicate with our clients.

Architectural Design

We offer comprehensive design services ranging from schematic design, design development, construction document to contract administration for new builds, additions and renovation projects. Our studio has a continuous presence throughout the project; from concept to completion.

Contract Administration

Providing quality assurance through regular site visits, ensuring construction is being performed in accordance with the design, specified details and relevant codes and standards.

Cost Analysis

Our studio develops cost analysis to support programming, feasibility studies, design and general review services. We prepare order of magnitude cost estimates that reference a library of unit costs and construction methods to identify the cost of the project and quantify the scope of work. Our cost analyses is led by our in house professional quantity surveyors - we use real construction cost data that has been collected over thirty years of practice

Functional Space Programming

Functional space programming develops a detailed list of interior and exterior spaces required to support a project. Programming is focused on quantifying spaces, developing the overall size of building or site and identifying ideal relationships between spaces. This process guides the development of the project.

Interior Design

Our studio knows how to bring interiors to life. We are skilled at visioning spatial solutions that create desirable interior work spaces. New spatial environments are supported with the selection of interior finishes, colours, furniture and equipment.

Parameters

Connection to the land
Create a home-like environment

Solutions

Materiality and openings allow for interior/exterior connection.
Materiality and traditional wood construction