White Lake, Michigan
Completion Date: May 2006
Owner: Huron Clinton Metropolitan Authority
Program: An 18,000-square-foot discovery center set on 70 acres
Design concept and solution: The design of the James Clarkson Environmental Discovery Center was the result of collaboration with landscape architects, scientists, engineers, educators, and architects. Set upon a 70-acre site, visitors can explore rehabilitated wetlands, prairies, and forest ecosystems. The copper-roofed visitors center appears to be an extension of the landscape. The glass facade rear of the building offers views of the lake, restored prairies, and meadows beyond.
Gross square footage:
18,000 sq. ft.
Site size:
70 acre
Total construction cost:
$5,000,000
Architect:
SmithGroup
500 Griswold, Suite 1700
Detroit, MI 48226
T: (313) 983-3600
F: (313) 983-3636
PeopleOwner: Architect: Personnel in architect's firm who should receive special credit: Construction Administration: Bruce Comstock, CSI, CCCA, CDT Mechanical Engineer: David Kistler, PE, LEED AP Lighting Designer: Jeffrey Gerwing, - IALD, LC, IESNA, LEED AP Electrical Engineer: Lokman Abbas, PE, LEED AP Project Manager: Kevin Shultis, AIA, LEED AP Specifications: Tony Wolf, RA, CCS, LEED AP Interior designer: Landscape designer: Tim McCormack Engineer(s): Civil: Johnson & Anderson, Inc. Consulting Engineers Consultant(s): General contractor: Photographer(s): Laszlo Regos Photography Renderer(s): CAD system, project management, or other software used: Autocad, 3D Viz, 3D Max, Photoshop
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ProductsStructural system: “SI-Story” and “Unit Structures LLC” – exposed douglas fir glu-lam columns-rafters and roof decking; “Trex” exterior observation deck Exterior cladding: Metal/glass: “UnaClad UC-3” – standing seam copper; “Marvin” – fixed and casements stacked units for window-walls Concrete: exposed horizontal plank profiled foundation walls Wood: SI-Story” and “Unit Structures LLC” – exposed douglas fir glu-lam columns-rafters and roof decking Roofing: Metal: “UnaClad UC-3” – standing seam copper Windows: Glazing: Insulated-panel or plastic glazing: “Reynolds Polymer Technologies” – Pond Rm dome and Pond Level Corridor observation windows Doors: Metal doors: “Steelcraft” - hollow metal Wood doors: “Eggars” (interior only) Hardware: Hinges: “Ives” and “Select” Closers: “LCN” Exit devices: “Von Duprin” Interior finishes: Folding partitions: “Hufcor Spectrum” Cabinetwork and custom woodwork: “Cimerron Services” Paints and stains: “ICI Dulux” – paint; “Nelson” – clear stain Wallcoverings: “Quiet Concepts” – acoustical panels Plastic laminate: “Nevamar” Special surfacing: “Corian” and “Formica” – solid surfacing Floor and wall tile: “TerraGreen and TerraTraffic” - ceramic (Toilet Rms.) Resilient flooring: “Forbo” – linoleum Carpet Tile: “Constatine” Window shades: “Draper Access Flexshade” Furnishings: Tables: by Owner Lighting: Exterior: “Bega” – observation deck; “Paragon” – site walkways Controls: “Lutron” Conveyance: Plumbing: “Crane” – lavs, water closets and urinals; “Haws” - electric water cooler
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