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Taking cues from Nunavut culture and the local environment to create a space for healing within the correctional system

At a Glance

  • $83M

    Construction Value

  • 4.5K

    Square Metres

Location
Iqaluit, Nunavut
Offices
Client
  • Government Of Nunavut
Partners
  • AAR (Structural)

Aaqqigiarvik Correctional Healing Centre Design

The Government of Nunavut¡¯s Aaqqigiarvik Correctional Healing Centre is a 105-bed, multi-designated correctional facility in Iqaluit, focused on healing the legacy of residential schools. Intentionally named Aaqqigiarvik¡ªa place for help to make progress in life¡ªthe Government of Nunavut intends for the new and renovated facilities to do just that.

We provided architecture and buildings engineering services for this project. Our design incorporates the Department of Justice mandate for healing by taking design queues from Nunavut culture and the local environment. We created a serene, light filled space that protects the community while providing inmates with greater sense of dignity and more supportive path for moving forward.

The project was a phased addition to and renovation of the existing Baffin Correctional Centre, with a physical link to the minimum secure facility adjacent. An outbuilding specifically for On the Land Programs forms a crucial part of this overall campus that is further integrated with a secure exterior courtyard.

At a Glance

  • $83M

    Construction Value

  • 4.5K

    Square Metres

Location
Iqaluit, Nunavut
Offices
Client
  • Government Of Nunavut
Partners
  • AAR (Structural)

Meet Our Team

Isaac Freda, Mechanical Engineer

The Arctic has taught me that every person or organization has a relationship to each other that we must respect.

Brandon Morris, Principal, Practice Leader, Buildings

Sustainable design is more than a choice, it is our duty to our community. We must strive to do more with less.

Caleb Lamrock, Commissioning Agent

I strive to help clients build for success and attain their energy goals.

Jeff Schroeder, Senior Principal, Buildings

For me, engineering is about providing a sense of confidence with integrity.

Josh Armstrong, Associate, Buildings, Office Leader

Our office is small, but that means we get to work through all facets of a project. It makes for great variation

Isaac Freda

Mechanical Engineer

Brandon Morris

Principal, Practice Leader, Buildings

Caleb Lamrock

Commissioning Agent

Jeff Schroeder

Senior Principal, Buildings

Josh Armstrong

Associate, Buildings, Office Leader

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