Hidlay Architecture

Completed work

New access and program space are integrated with a building that already carries a long history.

The sequence begins with the completed entry and renewed enclosure, then looks back through material coordination, framing, and foundation work. The covered threshold, new doors, stucco, timber, and accessible approach bring the addition into dialogue with the retained building.

Covered walkway and entrance at Friends First School nearing completion with new stucco and timber framing — Covered entry and approach nearing completion

Envelope & interior

The new work is resolved from the weather barrier inward.

Intello air-control work, openings, and timber framing show how the enclosure and entry were coordinated before finishes concealed the assembly.

Friends First School interior during construction with Intello membrane installed across the renewed wall assembly — Intello membrane at the renewed interior enclosure

Timber-framed covered entrance at Friends First School during enclosure work — Timber-framed entry during enclosure

Construction sequence

Foundation and framing establish the new work beside the existing building.

Excavation, wall framing, sheathing, and roof structure record how the addition took shape before the enclosure and finish work.

Excavated foundation trench and early framing at Friends First School — Excavation and foundation work

Open wall and roof framing for the Friends First School addition — The addition in open framing