Bayview Elementary School Seismic Replacement

A Sustainable Mass Timber Educational Facility

Bayview Elementary School is two story school with the lower level housing administration offices, classrooms, two multi-purpose rooms and a large gymnasium. The upper level will house the library and additional classrooms. The cross-laminated timber (CLT) system serves double duty as both gravity and shear walls to resist the high seismic forces of the region. The gymnasium and multipurpose spaces in the lower level are comprised of a composite double-T design, combining CLT with glulam beams to form 16 meter long spanning panels. This project includes two elements from the original structure; an arched window dating back to 1913 and a set of vestibule doors from 1929. The new structure delivers a net CO2 benefit of 1,137 metric tons.

Kalesnikoff delivered a high-quality, healthy and sustainable mass timber educational facility. This modern kindergarten building features mass timber panels for the roof and walls. The kindergarten students previously shared a building with preschoolers. KMT partnered with XL Construction, Aedis Architects and Daedalus Structural Engineering. Kalesnikoff supplied Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) panels and Glulam (GLT). The panels arrived on site complete with architectural finishes and additional building features, so installation could take place quickly.

Throughout the pre-construction and design phases, the KMT team worked closely with the architect and engineer to deliver a school experience focused on collaborative learning spaces. This included widening corridors, while allowing for break-out rooms, seating, hang-out space, and flexible spaces for informal learning options.

Meeting All Seismic Requirements

To comply with seismic requirements, KMT ensured the CLT system serves double duty as both gravity and shear walls to resist the high seismic forces of the region. The gymnasium and multipurpose spaces in the lower level are comprised of a composite double-T design, combining CLT with glulam beams to form 16 metre long spanning panels.