CoB Montecito and Capitol Hill Sites Childcare Facilities New Built

AHC acted as General Contractor for the City of Burnaby, completing construction of two new childcare facilities. The scope of work included site servicing, landscape works, paving, curbs and sidewalks, foundation construction, and the installation of decks, roofing, and garage enclosures. Both childcare buildings were constructed using prefabricated modular systems, with AHC overseeing the entire project from start to finish—including the on-site installation of the modular units.

To save the client time and money, the project delivery strategy leveraged modular prefabrication to deploy repeatable core design elements. These modules were scaled and customized for each project to meet the unique needs of its neighborhood and site. The buildings were detailed to provide staff and children with engaging, healthy interior spaces and generous outdoor connections for light, air, views, and play. Accessibility for all users was a key driver for design decisions, and facility amenities were designed to be child-focused, with high standards applied to selecting safe, comfortable materials for kids to interact with.

The two facilities were delivered at separate sites: the Capitol Hill site at 5750 Pandora Street, and the Montecito site at 7230 Camarillo Place. Capitol Hill and Montecito were the first two in a series of childcare facilities designed by Principle Architecture and Local Practice for the City of Burnaby. With a fast-growing population, affordable and quality childcare spaces are in high demand in the region. The design team analyzed the feasibility of seven school district sites across the city, and three were chosen for construction.

Designed in close collaboration with the municipal client, these child-focused interior and exterior learning spaces reflect AHC’s ability to deliver efficient, high-quality community facilities on behalf of a municipal client—from site servicing through to final assembly.