FBI Gun Range Building
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Award Winner : Satellite Shelters, Inc.
Architectural Excellence : The building structure was comprised of (2) 14’x70’ modules with a custom floor plan to provide a congregating area with a large training room to accommodate the agents and officers.
An exit door was provided out of the classroom to access the gun range upon completion of the training.
Two offices were provided for the gun range supervisors with windows that faced the gun range for observing the field training and for individual meetings.
The entry room was provided with vinyl composition tile for ease of cleaning. The classroom was provided with suspended ceiling and carpet for acoustics.
A coffee bar area was provided for breaks through out the day during training.
On the front of the building a textured block was provided for durability and for aesthetics.
Cost Energy Effectiveness : The climate in Minnesota required upgraded building specifications with 2”x6” exterior wall studs with a continuous air infiltration barrier and R-19 insulation. The roof system was provided with a vapor barrier and R-38 insulation.
Wall mounted HVAC units were provided with 15kw heat strips and 3 ton air-conditioners with commercial room ventilators.
An access was provided in the mechanical room for ease of access to the underside of the building for any needed maintenance.
Design Firm Name : Whitley Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Occupied Date : 11/15/2007
Production Start Date : 9/1/2007
Project Location City : Rosemount
Project Location State Name : MN
Technical Innovation : In the past the agents and officers met in the large parking lot and conducted training out side at the gun range. A climate controlled training facility would be a much needed upgrade.
The site was in a remote location with an entrance and parking lot with water drainage problems. In developing the site and civil plans for the building we took the opportunity to re-design the parking lot and area around the building to provide proper drainage.
Although the building was provided for temporary use the owner did not want elevated wood or aluminum steps. With the amount of agent and officer traffic to the building a smooth flow of access was required.
A poured wall on the front of the building was installed to accommodate backfilling which would allow a sidewalk entry.
Municipal sewer and water was not available and the connections were made to a well and septic system on site.
Total Square Feet : 1960