Lateral Office, a small Toronto-based practice, has completed work on the Innuusirvik Community Wellness Hub (ICWH) in Iqaluit, Nunavut. The 2-story building, located in the heart of downtown Iqaluit, was designed for the Qaujigiartiit Health Research Centre, a female-led nonprofit that combines traditional Inuit knowledge and cultural practices with scientific research to improve public health in Nunavut.
The ICWH is designed to withstand the Arctic’s extreme climate. Due to Nunavut’s remote location, material choices were limited by the region’s restricted supply chain. Accordingly, simple corrugated metal panels clad the new building, providing durability and facilitating easy maintenance.
