Case Study: New Fairfield Senior Center
Commercial Modular Building |
Building Project Information New Fairfield, CTNumber of Modules: 9Average Size of Modules:
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Architectural Excellence
The Town of New Fairfield needed a quick renovation and additional
space
for the existing community Senior Center. The challenge in the project
was to
provide a seamless addition to the current structure and create an
integrated
architectural design for both old and new sections of the building.
Using a
combination of interior steel and wood beams, the 6,665 square foot
addition
included mixed height ceilings, intricate doors, and high end windows.
The
construction challenges included vaulted ceilings, a decorative canopy,
and
4:12 pitched shingle roof. Rooms include large activity room, computer
room, craft room, reading room, exercise room, and reception areas.
Technical Innovation
Comprised of (9) 14 x 62 modules, the perimeter foundation conformed to the hillside landscape. Extensive design and planning took place in order to accommodate a roof top HVAC unit with an on-site installed pitched roof to maintain the buildings aesthetic. This also makes it possible for maintenance work to occur without disruption to activities in the building. Another foundation wall had to be installed to create a breezeway to connecting the modular and existing building. Factory built trusses were utilized to accommodate the roof design handle weight load, spacing and wind factors.
Cost Effectiveness/Energy Efficiency
Designed for functionality, this addition was cost effective saving time and money by utilizing factory built construction. Construction off-site minimalized the disruptive impact on the existing center and the environment during the construction process. Site waste was also significantly reduced by using factory built construction. The trusses came prefabricated and also helped to minimalize construction cost and time.
