FWBA Architects
915 15 Street South T1J 3A5 Lethbridge, AB, Canada

We are thrilled to be working with the Town of Coaldale on the new Coaldale Recreation Centre! The facility will provide the growing community with an indoor field space, a large weight room, a running track and even a daycare. By partnering with Palliser School Division, both the Town and the School Division are benefitting from a larger recreation centre that will be connected to the new Kate Andrews High School. Take a look at the video featuring two of FWBA's architects ...on the project and catch a sneak peek of the new facility! Town of Coaldale Palliser School Division FWBA Architects

Here's a sneak peek of what's happening inside the new Waterton Lakes National Park Visitor Centre! One of the primary concepts for the new Visitor Centre is that the building takes advantage of Waterton's breathtaking views and encourages visitors to enjoy themselves outdoors in the natural surroundings. This is achieved by framing views of the mountains with large expanses of glass which flood the interior spaces with natural light. In addition, the wood structure is made... from a variety of species of trees and is complemented with natural stone feature walls, providing a warm natural backdrop to the interpretive displays which are currently being installed. Owner: Parks Canada Contractor: Graham Construction Company Architecture: FWBA Architects

From the Partners and staff at FWBA we wish you and your loved ones a happy and restful Easter weekend!

Have you ever wondered where designers get their inspiration? Sometimes it's from a building material, a piece of furniture, other designers and sometimes art! Can you guess what the theme for this school was based on? The flooring designs at Dr. Robert Plaxton Elementary School are inspired by Piet Mondrian, one of the pioneers of 20th-century abstract art known for using simple geometric patterns. Our own take on a modern design incorporates striking colours fitting for th...e K-5 school. We hope the students will love it! School Division: Lethbridge School Division Architecture and Interior Design: FWBA Architects

I think one of the most interesting things about the facility is it’s all run on solar energy, said Hurkett. It generates 105 per cent of the school’s energy. It provides a lot of opportunity for us to engage our student population in different forms of energy. Excerpt taken from today's article about the new Dr. Robert Plaxton Elementary School in construction in south Lethbridge. We are so pleased to be the designer of this school and hope the students love the new dynamic learning environment!

We are loving the look of the Alpolic aluminum composite panels at Dr. Robert Plaxton Elementary School and the colour-change effect from the reflected sunlight! The iridescent panels are reminiscent of bubbles and mother-of-pearl which feels suitably playful for the elementary school. Metal Composite Panels: ALPOLIC Brick: I-XL Building Products Inc. Contractor: Dawson Wallace Construction Ltd.... Architecture: FWBA Architects See more

FWBA Architects congratulates Leah Schreiber on her National Council for Interior Design Qualification! Leah is a Technologist working with FWBA for seven of her 15 years in the industry. She has excelled on projects across a range of sectors in both a technical drafting capacity and contract administration role. Leah’s efforts to achieve this Interior Design designation while delivering on her detailed project work shows her talent and dedication. Her attention to accuracy ...and high level of organization makes her a thorough and thoughtful team member. And, her positive team-oriented attitude makes Leah a pleasure to work with. #IWD2021 #architecture #interiordesign #NCIDQ #contractadministration #YYC #YQL #YXH

Continuing on the theme of International Women's Day, FWBA Architects congratulates and welcomes Susan Anderson as a new Associate of the firm! Susan is a Chartered Architectural Technologist with 20 years in the industry. She comes from the Scottish Borders, bringing expertise in construction management, concrete and technology. She has worked on projects in Ireland, England, Australia and Scotland before coming to Canada. Since joining FWBA eight years ago, Susan’s underst...anding of building construction and her commitment to accuracy with attention to detail has made a significant impact on the major seniors care and health care projects she has guided to completion. Susan is a skilled team leader actively sharing her expertise, inspiring knowledge exchange and growth across the entire team. #IWD2021 #architecture #architecturaltechnology #contractadministration #YYC #YQL #YXH

We are excited to participate in an event that everyone can safely enjoy as a household through this holiday season! Our downtown Medicine Hat office is taking part in a StoryWalk of running from Dec 12 - Jan 7. Thank you Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre, Medicine Hat Public Library and Police Point Park for putting on this wonderful family event!

We are loving these Akustus acoustic wall panels scattered throughout the Huntsville Replacement School in Iron Springs! The primary colours complement the glulam timbers and natural light which bring warmth to the common spaces.

We are excited to announce St. Anne's Haven, a new supportive living community in west Lethbridge, is now under construction! We are thankful for continued opportunities to support the families in our communities. Take a look at the video posted by Covenant Health for more details about St. Anne's Haven.

We are so pleased to be working with Covenant Foundation Covenant Health and Covenant Care on important health care and seniors care projects in Alberta!

On this Giving Tuesday we are celebrating Covenant Foundation and the well-being of seniors in southern Alberta. Seniors are a particularly vulnerable population during this global pandemic, and we care deeply about providing seniors with the care and services they need now more than ever. That’s why this year, in lieu of our annual Festive Open House, FWBA Architects has pledged a $12,000 donation to Covenant Foundation as a gesture of hope and community support. This inves...tment in compassionate care, programs and equipment will support greater independence, comfort and quality of life for seniors who call Covenant communities home. FWBA Architects is working with Covenant Care on a new 102-bed home for seniors in Lethbridge. It will provide designated supportive living spaces, including supports for those with dementia, in a warm and nurturing environment. Opening in 2022, St. Anne's Haven will enable Lethbridge seniors to remain in their home community, in an environment that promotes comfort and independence, near families and friends who can visit and help care for aging parents and grandparents.

Established over a decade ago, FWBA Architects’ Calgary office has delivered on our core areas of schools, seniors care, healthcare and institutional community-focused buildings. We have completed notable projects such as the cSPACE King Edward Arts Hub (as NFWBA Architects), Evanston Summit for Covenant Living; Dulcina Hospice, Holy Cross Manor and St. Marguerite Manor in NW Calgary, as well as the pre-cast St. Teresa Place, a 250-bed seniors supportive living community in ...NE Calgary, all for Covenant Care. Currently in Calgary, we are thrilled to be undertaking projects for Alberta Infrastructure, in particular working with Alberta Health Services and Carewest for the Bridgeland-Riverside Continuing Care Centre, and the new Calgary Board of Education schools in Mahogany and Skyview. FWBA Architects is excited to be part of the energy of this incredible city!

The Partners of FWBA Architects are excited to announce that Principal Christopher Babits has relocated to Calgary as part of our ongoing commitment to be local, available and connected to the clients and communities we serve! Christopher joins Carolina, Leah, Erin and Lauren to round out our talented Calgary team. You can find us in our new co-work space in the lively community of Inglewood.

Did you know? Founded in 1928 by Henry Meech, our firm has thrived in Lethbridge for over 90 years as the city’s population has since increased ten-fold. FWBA Architects has been actively working on schools, seniors living, healthcare and community projects. For over 10 years FWBA Architects has had a Calgary office and we are excited to announce that our office recently relocated to Calgary’s original main street, in the lively community of Inglewood! Our work-share space is... the perfect way for FWBA Architects to integrate with the community. Serving Medicine Hat for more than 6 years, FWBA Architects established a storefront office in the 1911 heritage building, known as the Hutchinson Block, in the city’s historic downtown. FWBA Architects has always remained closely connected with community, focused on meaningful work that positively affects southern Alberta. Our intentions are to be active participants in the vibrant business hubs of our cities as engaged community supporters, who remain connected to the vibrant and creative energy of the cities we live in.

Happy World Architecture Day! Every year on the first Monday of October we are reminded of our collective responsibility for the future of the human habitat. On this day we are reflecting on the renderings for the new Waterton Visitor Centre and excitedly witnessing them come to life through construction! The visitor centre will offer modern interpretive exhibits and educational programming, as well as a full range of visitor information services for Canadians and visitors from around the world.

The new Dr. Robert Plaxton School in south Lethbridge, named after the Division’s longest-serving superintendent, is nearing the end of construction! Currently paint and flooring are being installed with the finishing touches wrapping up in November of this year. In this photo we can see the back of the school where a new Energy Playgound will be installed. The energy playground will include educational zones relating to energy from the sun, earth, wind/hydro and ourselves!