该建筑位于不列颠哥伦比亚省温哥华岛的维多利亚大学，是为了容纳土著研究生会而设计的。该建筑由教室、办公室、学习空间、仪式空间以及长者和学生的休息室组成。
Located at the University of Victoria on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, this building was designed to accommodate the Indigenous Graduate Student Union. The building is comprised of classrooms, offices, study spaces, ceremonial spaces, and lounges for elders and students.
该建筑的设计在美学上和哲学上受到土著海岸萨利什人文化的启发。第一民族之家体现了传统的海岸萨利什人的建筑原则，它能够调和环境，最大限度地利用阳光、通风、自然资源和当地材料。
The design of the building is inspired aesthetically and philosophically by the indigenous Coast Salish culture. The First Peoples House embodies traditional Coast Salish building principles in its’ ability to mediate the environment, maximize sunlight, ventilation, natural resources, and local materials.
场地设计结合了现有的人行道，并辅以重新引入的低维护率的本土植物、瀑布和雨水保留池。 所有这些自然特征为建筑的整体平静和宏伟的存在做出了贡献。该项目在2011年获得了LEED金牌认证。
The site design incorporates existing footpaths, supplemented with the reintroduction of low-maintenance indigenous plants, waterfall, and storm-water retention ponds. All these natural features contribute to the building’s overall calming and magnificent presence. The project received LEED Gold certification in 2011.
Architects: Formline Architecture + Urbanism
Area: 1196 m²
Year: 2009
Photographs: Nick Lehoux
Manufacturers: C.R. Laurence, Sika, AGC, Ames Tile & Stone, Dow Building Solutions, Eternit, Forbo Flooring Systems, Interface, Johnsonite, Mapei, Schlage, Von Duprin, Western Archrib, Alton Maxis, Micros
Architect In Charge:Alfred Waugh
Design Team:Ken Wong, Adam Slavinski
City:Vancouver
Country:Canada