Manyhorses High School

The 271 Capacity 10-12 Manyhorses High School is located adjacent to the new TsuuT’ina Sportsplex with beautiful views of the Rocky mountains. The Design was developed through the collective efforts of all members of the Building Committee and Design Team. The final design addressed the current programmatic deficiencies within the existing school and with while creating functional spaces that respond to the language and culture of the Tsuut’ina First Nation. School highlights include: a circular Ceremonial room, 9 Classrooms, Special Ed suite, Mult-use Theatre, Foods lab, Cosmetology, Industrial Arts lab, Arts Cultural room, Learning Common, Elders Lounge, and a 2 station Gym and outdoor turf soccer field with running track. The school’s Ceremonial Room and Gathering Space is the heart of the building, with the 176 seat Theatre and Commercial Kitchen adjacent to for Community functions.

The building is clad with a combination of masonry, metal sidings, glass, and phenolic finishes. The building’s Main Entrance and front facade is highlighted by an undulating roof line to represent the rolling foothills and lands of the Tsuut’ina Nation. Complimenting this feature are angular features comprised of brick and red metal panels. Grey brick with matching grey mortar was used for its beauty and durability at high traffic areas around the exterior. On the interior, masonry block was used on all student spaces & complimented with custom images and painted feature wall.