Destination WIS | Building

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A BUILDING WITH IMPACT

Destination WIS is helping fund the creation of Le Centre Brown, an interdisciplinary, science-focused building at the heart of Tregaron. When completed in summer 2025, this space will foster truly integrative approaches to learning, enhancing students' experiences across disciplines. The result? A dynamic environment where students can investigate, experiment, collaborate, and socialize, enriching both their academic and personal growth.

LE CENTRE BROWN FEATURES

State-of-the-art science labs for Middle and Upper school instruction, with spacious classrooms and prep areas that give students room to explore and connect
Design labs and studions that encourage innovation and creative thinking
Community dining facilities to provide healthy, high-quality meals for students and faculty across both campuses
Flexible spaces for instruction, gatherings, and performances, as well as for student, faculty, and alumni events

At a total cost of about $74 million, funding for Le Centre Brown and related Campus upgrades will be sourced from four areas: financing, cash reserves, Phase I fundraising and the Destination WIS campaign.

LE CENTRE BROWN FAQS

WHY IS WIS CONSTRUCTING LE CENTRE BROWN?
As WIS enrollment has grown over the years, some of our facilities at Tregaron—particularly those dedicated to science and food service—have not kept pace. The small, inflexible spaces currently in use are limiting both our teaching approaches and our ability to bring the community together. Le Centre Brown will address these challenges, providing modern, adaptable spaces that enhance rather than constrain the WIS experience. This new facility will play a crucial role in supporting our mission to be an exemplary learning community.
WHEN WILL LE CENTRE BROWN OPEN?
Le Centre Brown is scheduled to open for general use in the fall of 2025.
WHAT SORT OF CAMPUS DISRUPTIONS CAN WE EXPECT FROM CONSTRUCTION?
The construction team, in partnership with WIS leadership, is being diligent about respecting noise levels during the school day, with special care being taken to not disrupt learning and exams on campus. Since no existing learning spaces are being taken out of commission during construction, students are not being physically displaced. Families can expect limited parking at Tregaron during the construction project. The athletic field will also be returned to use when the new facilities open in 2025.
HOW WILL LE CENTRE BROWN AFFECT EXISTING SPACES AT TREGARON
Le Centre Brown will bring a substantial increase in space that will benefit all students, allowing WIS to reimagine and renovate existing and vacated spaces across campus, both indoor and out. We are currently in the process of strategically repurposing existing spaces in accordance with curricular needs and industry best practices. Destination WIS is bringing substantial improvements to the greater Tregaron Campus, including: Revitalizing the Academic Walk and other pedestrian areas to improve accessibility and circulation. Restoring the historic four-square garden area, creating improved outdoor gathering spaces. Reclaiming areas in the Carriage House to address existing campus-wide space constraints, particularly those affecting the Middle School. Some improvements have already been completed, specifically the relocation of the Dacha to a more suitable traditional woodland setting northeast of the Mansion.

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