1. Samuel Brighouse Elementary School
2010 Exhibition of School Planning and Architecture
Samuel Brighouse Elementary School
Richmond, British Columbia
Design Concept Award
Projects in the Design Phase
Perkins+Will

2. Samuel Brighouse Elementary School

3. Samuel Brighouse Elementary School
Main Site Diagram

4. Entrance Plaza Community Environment:
The district is composed of many different cultures representing students and families from various countries and languages. The from the outset of establishing the Project Goals the district was committed to embracing the community and involving the all to help define the goals and provide a facility that supported the community as a whole. Some of the primary goals are:
Embracing and celebrating the cultural and ethnic diversity of this community
To provide a ‘Welcoming Place” for the entire community
To provide a Place for new immigrants to feel part of the community
To provide a “Nurturing Environment and Place of Inclusion”

5. Aerial Community Environment:
Make the campus and facilities accessible to the Community seven days a week
Partnering with Ministry to develop and provide Community Use Spaces and collaborative partnerships for the facilities use
Commitment to support local business with use of “BC Wood Initiative” in which the design and construction utilizes wood from local renewable forests
Reintroducing the natural landscape reflecting the communities history and place

6. Neighborhood of Learning
Learning Environment:
The District developed and redefined the Educational Program Goals as part of defining this Project Program and Planning document. The “New Elementary School Model” was to include and incorporate the following within the New Design:
Supporting individual Learner Needs with a Place which Embraces each student and family
A learning environment which celebrates cultural diversity
Partnerships with Community organizations
Sustainable Learning environment which promotes and Teaches Sustainable Living Practices
Healthy Learning Environments based on sustainable design enhancing the student experience and performance.

7. Neighborhoods of Learning
Learning Environment:
Promote Collaborative Learning and Instructional Environment and Spaces
Provide Project Based Learning Spaces
Diversity of Program space types to respond to individual learners needs
Technology Driven Planning
Flexible Spaces allow for the spaces to be redefined within the school day and into the future
Include ‘Full-Day” Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten Programs

8. Sketch of Main Entrance
Physical Environment :
The planning and design was based on Goals established by the Students. Students ideas were shared and developed from their ‘sketches” and presentations. The primary goals of the design include:
“Transparent Place for Learning”
Learning environment and experience based on the “sharing” of student work, activities and the process of exploration
A place which promotes and teaches Sustainable Living Practices
Healthy learning environment through sustainable design
A Building which presents its design and construction to the students to promote awareness of the built environment and design strategies
Exposed building systems and utilization of “BC Wood” throughout
Provide a strong connection to the outdoor learning environment

9. Rendering of Main Entrance
Planning Process:
The District demonstrated a deep commitment and considerable resources and time to establish and develop the Project Goals and objectives. The Planning process included involvement and input from over 150 individuals including students to develop the goals and planning considerations for this Project. The Program development and design for this design and construction completion included members from:
 Student interviews and participation
Student presentation video sharing their Goals, Ideas and Designs (drawings)
Project Web-Site for sharing project development information with the Community
Community planning meetings including language translators
Community presentations
District’s Educational, Facilities, Business Services, Maintenance and Operations Departments
Board of Education Members
Community representatives including parents
Citizens Oversight Committee
Local business representatives

10. Floor plan Insert large format floor plan
Note: Please add additional slides for additional floors

11. Exhibition of School Planning and Architecture 2010 Project Data
Submitting Firm :
Perkins+Will
Project Role
Design Architect
Project Contact
Wendell Vaughn
Title
Managing Principal
Address
617 W. 7th Street, Suite 1200
City, State or Province, Country
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Phone
Joint Partner Firm:
Project Role
Project Contact
Title
Address
City, State or Province, Country
Phone
Other Firm:
Project Role
Project Contact
Title
Address
City, State or Province, Country
Phone
Construction Firm:
EllisDon
Project Role
General Contractor
Project Contact
John Mackenzie
Title
Project Manager
Address
Suite 120 – commerce Parkway
City, State or Province, Country
Richmond, BC, V6V 2V4
Phone

12. Exhibition of School Planning and Architecture 2010 Project Details
Project Name
Samuel Brighouse Elementary School Replacement Project
City
 Richmond
State
 British Columbia
District Name
 Richmond School District no:38
Supt/President
 Eric Thorleifson, P.Eng., Manager of Facilities
Occupancy Date
 2011 Completion
Grades Housed
 K-7
Capacity(Students)
 505
Site Size (acres)
 348,470 SF
Gross Area (sq. ft.)
 50,590 SF
Per Occupant(pupil)
 100 SF/Pupil
gross/net please indicate
Design and Build?
 Yes
If yes, Total Cost:
 $10.5 million
Includes:
If no,
Site Development:
Building Construction:
Fixed Equipment:
Other:
Total:
 $10.50 million