Dickson Public School Adaptive Reuse

Summerco Properties, John Macdonald Architect and partners recently repurposed the historical Dickson Public School into much-needed residential units. Built in1876 in the vernacular Scottish Georgian style, the building served as a school until 2014. This thoughtful transformation celebrates the rich architectural heritage of Galt. Significant conservation efforts retained key features, such as original oak floors, wainscoting, floral tin panels, deep windowsills and exposed stone walls. The exterior remains largely unchanged, maintaining the building’s historical character, and modern systems were integrated discreetly to preserve the structure's integrity. This project skilfully balances the preservation of the architectural intent of the original structure with modern living requirements.