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Poplar Road Public School
Poplar Road Public School
Scarborough, Toronto, Canada
Finalist, 2025 A+Awards, Unbuilt - Unbuilt Sustainable Non-Residential Project
Project Featured on Jun 26, 2025
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Other Projects by Moriyama Teshima Architects
Poplar Road Public School
Scarborough, Toronto, Canada
Finalist, 2025 A+Awards, Unbuilt - Unbuilt Sustainable Non-Residential Project
Project Featured on Jun 26, 2025
Type
STATUS
Concept
YEAR
2028
SIZE
25,000 sqft - 100,000 sqft
BUDGET
Undisclosed
Poplar Road Public School exemplifies how thoughtful school design can support both education and community engagement while addressing long-term growth. One of its defining features is the use of mass timber construction, which provides a sustainable, durable, and visually warm learning environment. This approach not only enhances the school’s aesthetic and environmental performance but also serves as a model for innovative construction methods in educational infrastructure. Additionally, Poplar Road incorporates a kit-of-parts design strategy, allowing for modular and adaptable construction that simplifies building processes and enables efficient future expansions. This method ensures flexibility in responding to changing student populations while maintaining cost-effectiveness and minimizing disruption. The school’s layout prioritizes accessibility, safety, and efficient land use, integrating high-quality indoor learning spaces with well-planned outdoor areas that support play and community interaction. As urban neighborhoods grow and densify, Poplar Road highlights the importance of creating schools that are both functional and adaptable, demonstrating how mass timber and modular construction can contribute to more sustainable, efficient, and community-focused educational spaces. Its design serves as a benchmark for future projects that must balance modern construction techniques with the need to foster strong neighborhood connections and long-term student success.
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