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Publication:23 January 2026Sŋéqə ʔéʔləŋ (Sngequ House) at the University of Victoria is an exemplary project that reflects a commitment to sustainability, cultural inclusivity, and community engagement. This innovative building serves as a multi-purpose facility, designed to provide both academic spaces and student housing while embodying the values of the Indigenous peoples of the region. Its name, Sŋéqə ʔéʔləŋ, is derived from the lək̓ʷəŋən language, representing a strong connection to the land and the community.
| Location | Canada|British Columbia|Victoria |
| Typologies | Educational architecture|University buildings and campuses |
| Project type | Construction |
| End Date | 1 January 2023 |
| Surface | 333681 ft2 |
5 January 2026Sŋéqə ʔéʔləŋ (Sngequ House) at the University of Victoria is an exemplary projec…
University of Victoria Sngequ House_LU_#6Sŋéqə ʔéʔləŋ (Sngequ House) at the University of Victoria is an exemplary project that reflects a commitment to sustainability, cultural inclusivity, and community engagement. This innovative building serves as a multi-purpose facility, designed to provide both academic spaces and student housing while embodying the values of the Indigenous peoples of the region. Its name, Sŋéqə ʔéʔləŋ, is derived from the lək̓ʷəŋən language, representing a strong connection to the land and the community. By Michaela Pratt Tremblay
