Du Bosquet High school

This new secondary school accommodates 48 groups, for a total of 1256 students spread over 3 floors. The shape of the building is perfectly adapted to and integrated into the site. Maximizing natural light has been a constant concern in the school design. The building’s shape and slim profile, the central skylight, and the ribbon windows in the classrooms and hallways allow for an effective and fluid flow of natural light throughout the building.

The architecture creates a welcoming and inspiring environment with bright classrooms, open workspaces for collaboration, flowing corridors with plenty of windows, and an outdoor gathering place and classrooms. The diversified, flexible spaces are designed to encourage both socialization and concentration. For example, placing the atrium and auditorium side by side offers multiple options for dividing the space. Sound-absorbing curtains can be used to configure the space for formal meetings such as conventions, seminars, or shows. Without the curtains, the space is conducive to informal meetings, spontaneous discussions, and downtime.

The project stands out for its innovative use of aluminum in various forms (e.g., perforated, triangulated, seamless, structural) and the ubiquity of wood. The various energy efficiency measures and eco-friendly choices will also help the school in its LEED v4 Silver certification process.