A modern two-story building with red accents and large windows, featuring a Canadian flag, stands behind a parking lot filled with cars under a clear blue sky.
Administration, Maintenance, Military & Defence, Training

Willow Park Armoury

Intended to house the 36 Service Battalion, 36 Signal Regiment and 33 Field Ambulance, The Princess Louise Fusiliers and The Halifax Rifles reserve units; The Willow Park Armoury is made up of a broad range of spaces including a drill hall, classrooms, offices, vehicle maintenance bays, training simulators, small arms trainer, weapons storage, and associated support spaces.

Client:
Defence Construction Canada / Department of National Defence

Consultant:
Kasian

Contract Type:
Modified Design-Build

Project Size:
8,574 m2 (92,290 ft.2)

Duration:
21 Months

Project Value:
$36,000,000

A modern building with a bold red glass entrance section, black walls, and large windows. The sign reads Willow Park Armoury, 3225 Husky Drive, WL59. A bike rack is visible in front.

The facility achieved LEEDregistered Silver certification, emphasizing sustainability and energy efficiency.

The Bird team utilized BIM technology to coordinate their work in an effort to limit issues while providing a powerful design and visualization tool to DND/DCC.

Large, bright vehicle garage with high ceilings, housing two military-green trucks and a white emergency vehicle, with equipment storage and industrial lighting overhead. The space is mostly empty and clean.
Modern building lobby with large windows, a wide staircase with metal railings, gray wood floors, a red accent wall, framed art, and a glass display case; natural light fills the space.
A modern, spacious dining area with round tables and cushioned chairs, light wood flooring, large overhead lights, a TV on a stone accent wall, and glass display cabinets along one side.
A spacious, modern classroom with desks and chairs arranged for social distancing. The room has large windows, whiteboards, a wall clock, and some art supplies by the windows. The lighting is bright and natural.
A modern classroom with rows of white desks and black chairs facing a whiteboard, two wall-mounted screens, and a wall clock. Large windows provide natural light. The room is empty and well-lit.
A brightly lit, spacious vehicle maintenance garage with high ceilings, large windows, a vehicle lift, and various pipes and equipment along the white walls. Sunlight streams in through the upper windows.