SEABIRD ISLAND, B.C. — Seabird Island First Nation has entrusted WSP Global Inc. with the engineering services for its new community and cultural centre.
The new centre will be a 20,000-square-foot, two-storey building in traditional longhouse style. It will feature timber posts, a second-floor mezzanine that overlooks a large gathering hall and First Nations art throughout, highlights a news release.
“Our team is excited for the opportunity to play a key role in the development of Seabird Island’s new cultural centre, working with Patrick Stewart Architects to create a design that is a safe space for the community to gather and embrace the past, present and future of Seabird Island,” said William Johnston, senior director of property and buildings with WSP, in the release.
The large gathering space will accommodate 600 people. There will be an Elders Room, a traditional Round Room, multi-purpose areas, a commercial community kitchen, offices and accessible amenities.
The centre will also serve as a temporary sheltering and marshal area in times of disaster and is being designed with sustainability goals and solar power in mind.
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