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architectural works limited
Who We Are
Archiasmo Architectural Works Limited is a small, full service architectural firm, established in 1995 by the principal architect, Joanne Wright. Our projects have included First Nation, community, educational, commercial, industrial, multi-residential, and mixed use developments.
Over the past few years we have become increasingly focused on First Nation Learning Environments. This has allowed our firm to support continuing education and advocacy opportunities for our team to learn, and to support education equity for First Nation communities.
Who We Are
Archiasmo Architectural Works Limited is a small, full service architectural firm, established in 1995 by the principal architect, Joanne Wright. Our projects have included First Nation, community, educational, commercial, industrial, multi-residential, and mixed use developments.
Over the past few years we have become increasingly focused on First Nation Learning Environments. This has allowed our firm to support continuing education and advocacy opportunities for our team to learn, and to support education equity for First Nation communities.
Tsuut'ina Schools Feasibility Study
This study included condition assessments of two existing schools, infrastructure assessments, education program review, review of the functionality of the existing schools, a demographics study that included a displaced population, and complex needs research.
Completed June 2016.
Kainai Schools Feasibility Study
Kainai Nation is one of the largest First Nations in Canada, both in terms of population and land area, and with a complex student demographic attending schools both on and off the nation. Four existing schools and a maintenance facility were assessed.
The entire study completed in two months, and submitted April, 2018.
STUDIES
Our studies help First Nations close the funding gap through:
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comprehensive research
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thorough assessments and detailed programming
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including qualified professionals and experts
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solid data and justifications to back up recommendations
Beaver Lake Cree School Study
We are assessed the current state and capacity of the existing educational facilities, and determined future school requirements through a comprehensive evaluation of demographics, complex needs and educational programming, as well as engagements with community, leadership, students and elders.
This study was completed in March 2020, with updates in May 2021.
Career Training Facilities Study
This study involved assessing the gap in career training facilities that First Nation students have access to vs their Provincial counterparts in the Treaty 6 region. We reviewed CTS facilities at First Nation and Provincial schools, identified shortcomings and provided recommendations to bridge the gap. This study was completed in June, 2019, and we are currently assisting with implementation of the recommendations.
Sturgeon Lake Cree School Study
This study included a school needs assessment and an infrastructure assessment. Parents, teachers and students were included in an engagement process to identify needs and priorities. In addition, we discovered air quality issues that required remediation.
Completed November, 2017
Frog Lake Schools Needs Assessment
Review of educational facility needs, including:
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existing education programs and community assets
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functionality of the existing school to support education programs
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student demographics and complex needs research
Completed October, 2017.
Alexis Nakota School Feasibility Study
In addition to the typical components of a study, we included an indepth review of traditional pedagogy, and the implications on the school space recommendations. Traditional mentorship and a strength base, hands-on instructional style is still practiced in this community.
Completed October, 2018.
Investing in a Feasibility Study
The Feasibility Study is the pre-design phase of new and/or expanded facilities. It is well worth the investment to ensure the study is completed thoroughly and comprehensively, with space and funding recommendations that will fully meet the needs of the community, now and into the future.