Housing for the Atikamekshen Anishawbek First Nation, designed by Lapointe Architects moving ahead
Lapointe Architects is working with the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek First Nation to design 10 public housing units for construction in 2012/13. Designs have been completed for 6 different buildings which will be built in 2 different phases. The buildings types include single family dwellings, semi-detached dwellings, and a multi-unit building. Funding has been received for the first phase of construction, to begin in late 2012. Lapointe Architects looks forwards to reviewing the construction and working with the local trades to implement elements of the design which incorporate culturally sensitive design features.