South Newton Elementary

studioHuB architects has recently completed the South Newton Elementary School Project Definition Report (PDR), which explores building a new 3-storey, 27 classroom elementary school, with an integrated daycare. The Ministry of Education has approved funding and we are now in the schematic design phase of the project. The new school is scheduled to open in 2024/2025.

Our design included extensive site analysis, servicing analysis, geotechnical, environmental and wetland investigations as well as proposed mechanical, electrical and structural systems. The project scope includes multiple consultations with civil engineers and City of Surrey Engineering and Planning staff regarding upgrades to the public road as well as innovative ways to alleviate traffic congestion during the busy drop off and pick up times. The design follows strict Ministry guidelines and area standards as well as a budget based on Ministry approved unit rates.

The school proposes an innovative mix of energy efficiency and carbon reduction strategies: it will be approximately 30% more efficient than a LEED gold building, and reduce its GHG emissions by 90% over a similar baseline building, by being an all-electric facility.

Location: Surrey, BC
Scope: New School
Size: 5,000 SF
Client: School District No. 36 (Surrey)
Status: Completion of construction is anticipated for 2024