Enoch Cree Nations School

Enoch Cree Nation is a proud First Nation situated in Treaty No. 6 Territory in Central Alberta, Canada. This 5,306.20-hectare (13,111.9-acre) area of land is home to the rich education provided by the school. 

The design team for this project recommended Trespa® for its durability and rigidity in both interior and exterior applications. Furthermore, the vision was to capture natural-looking products to enhance cultural learning.

Applying Trespa® Meteon® to the exterior allowed the architect to create a punch feature and provide proper rainscreen protection while also creating an architectural element to support the teepee focal point. This element was necessary to the Enoch Cree Nation's heritage.

Trespa® Meteon® Montreux Amber NW06 satin with TS110 exposed for exterior use, exuding a sense of nature.

Trespa® Meteon® proved to be the superior product for wall protection and provided a finish that complemented the natural cultural aspects of the Enoch Cree Nation. The color Trespa® Meteon® English Cherry NW10 satin was used along the interior gym walls, accompanied by steel studs that were strong enough to protect the existing gypsum.

Trespa® Pura® NFC® horizontal planks used in the cafeteria create an environment that allows students and teachers to escape the school setting and act as an oasis for mental health.

The Pura® NFC® was further adapted by installing acrylic Cree & English inspirational & motivational words. Trespa® Pura® Classic Oak PU02 was selected as the interior style for the cafeteria. Now the children of Echo Cree Nations can have an innovative new working environment.