The reimagination of a 15th century Longhouse in Crawford Lake was designed and programmed in a collaborative effort between the Aboriginal communities in Halton, Conservation Halton and the Brook McIlroy design team, with assistance of Aboriginal Facilitator: JP Gladu.
The exterior of the building is faithful to the traditional form and appearance of a 15th century Longhouse, while the interior provides a diorama of a traditional Longhouse juxtaposed against contemporary interpretive learning spaces.
Central to the project is a consultation process with Aboriginal representatives, Elders and community stakeholders, informing how architectural and educational programming can reflect the realities of historic and modern Aboriginal cultures. This collaborative effort is essential in helping to create meaningful cultural exhibits, multimedia elements and architectural spaces that act as filters through which the historical recreations can be interpreted.
Winner of the 2014 Ontario Wood Works Jury's Choice Award