Chilliwack Secondary School

Building on a portfolio of community-minded projects, Chilliwack Secondary School integrates traditional educational facilities and community in unique ways. A series of casual meeting areas were combined with a variety of community uses, including First Nations educational facilities, a student parent daycare, a hairdressing salon, welding facilities, and incubator ‘shops’ for student-led businesses.

Together with a sustainable focus on clean air, energy efficiency, and the use of cross-laminated timber, the school represents the leading edge of social, physical, and mental health-based learning while also functioning as a community hub.

Alan Boniface was principal in charge and lead designer. As design lead he oversaw all aspects of design, document production, and construction.