New Fairfield Senior Center

Additional Info

Award Winner : Comark Building Systems, Inc.

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.

This building was added on to an existing structure that was completely renovated and redesigned to match the new Comark modular building. This resulted in making it one complete Senior Center. Rooms include a large activity room, computer room, craft room, reading room, exercise room, and reception areas.

Cost Energy Effectiveness : Designed for functionality, this addition was cost effective, saving time and money with factory-built construction. Construction off-site minimalized the 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.

Design Firm Name : Lazarus & Sargent, Architects, Ltd

Occupied Date : 7/1/2009

Production Start Date : 2/17/2009

Project Location City : New Fairfield

Project Location State Name : CT

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 create the connection between the modular and existing building. Factory-built trusses were utilized to accommodate the roof design for handling weight load, spacing and wind factors.

Total Square Feet : 6665