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Tukwila Library
Tukwila, WA-
Bldg system
Mass Timber
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No. Of Stories
1
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Sq. footage
10,000
Municipal and community buildings are some of the most rewarding projects, and the Tukwila Library allowed us to introduce cross-laminated timber (CLT) to the city, complementing Perkins&Will's architectural vision.
The team designed an innovative solution to support the CLT ceiling by incorporating steel members to support the load. This design delivered on the client’s desire to have a completely open floor plan: There’s only one exposed interior column in the entire space, achieved via perimeter columns and custom trusses. Coordinated closely with the architect, the low-profile truss system is delicate and clean, designed with the architect’s aesthetic in mind.
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Construction Cost:
$4,400,000
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Construction Type:
V-B
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Building Type:
Government
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Material Types:
Mass Timber, Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT), Hybrid (wood with steel or concrete)