Design Characteristics

Suburb:

Tuxedo

Constructed in 1964-65 as an 'elementary school for Tuxedo School Division No. 1709, 14 classrooms'
What sets Laidlaw School apart is the low cross gable roof that makes it more in keeping with its residential neighbourhood and softens its angles
As a structure partially poured in place for its slab and chimney, with walls of concrete block gaced in brick, the school crosses technologies and styles with brio
A simple hallway with classrooms on either side, the library shares the centre with the offices while the second gable lifts to the back in a "gymnatorium" and the kindergarten classes; a large gym wing was later added to the back (east) side
At that time, the entire school was given a new limestone facing to tie it together; its original windows are intact and the main entrance has kept its sixties cachet
Carefully-chosen mature plantings enhance the front and the yard on the east side is sizeable

Address:	515 Laidlaw Boulevard
Use:	Educational
Original Use:	Educational
Constructed:	1965
Other Work:	Additions (1972, 1986)
Architects:	Ward and Macdonald Architects Pratt and Lindgren Snider Tomcej and Associate (1972)
Engineers:	Scouten, Mitchell, Sigurdson (1972)
Contractors:	B. F. Klassen Construction (1972)

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