Addition/Renovation
Completion Date: 2005
Location: Prince Albert

Overview:

Prakash Consulting was retained in 2003 to be a part of the consulting team to design an addition to the Communiplex Facility consisting of public areas, concessions, viewing areas, banquet rooms. Project was completed in a Stipulate bid approach with RNF Ventures Ltd. as Contractor.

Design Approach:

Selection of materials was key in the structural design of this project as was the durability of the material.

• The clear span superstructure was achieved with structural steel framing.

• Main floor was concrete grade supported slab. Second floor was composite cast concrete and structural steel to achieve the open spans.

• Load bearing concrete masonry block was the primary structural element throughout the building.

• Roof structure was a combination of steel joist and clear span frames