Paul Bunyan Rifle & Sportsman's Club

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Award Winner : Modern Building Systems, Inc.

Architectural Excellence : This 5,200 square foot commercial, two-story, and multipurpose facility is the new home for the rifle and sportsmen’s club located in western Washington State. The space on the first level includes: extensive classroom and meeting spaces, a commercial kitchen and private offices. The entire second floor is composed of an indoor gun range. The structure features an interior traction elevator that maximizes occupant accessibility between floors. Alternative entrances extend out to the exterior of the building where custom ergonomic galvanized metal and concrete steps connect the two floors together. Exposed ceilings deliver on the client’s desire for an industrial warehouse look that shows off the impressive clear span beam structures of the rifle range. The exterior building envelope is wrapped in forest green steel insulated panels that tie aesthetically with the surrounding towering Douglas fir trees.

Cost Energy Effectiveness : The fully operational building was constructed within a much smaller time frame compared to traditional construction methods due to the synchronous work capability that is achievable through modular construction. Due to the popularity of the gun club, modular construction allowed the client to continue normal operations with a sizable building project within close proximity to their outdoor rifle range. Top of the line durable windows, roofing, and insulation reduces overall building energy expenses and long term replacement costs.

Design Firm Name : Modern Building Systems Inc.

Engineering Firm Name : Modern Building Systems Inc.

Installer Firm Name : Modern Building Systems Inc.

Occupied Date : 9/15/2016

Owner Firm Name : Paul Bunyan Rifle & Sportsman's Club

Production Start Date : 6/9/2016

Project Location City : South Hill

Project Location State Name : Washington

Technical Innovation : The building design features triple-pane all weather insulated window panels and rigid insulation under the siding mitigates gun noise and increase the energy efficiency during the harsh winter months of the Pacific Northwest. The deck and stairs located on the exterior perimeter of the building were designed and built in an off-site location in order to decrease on-site construction and overall ambient noise. Gun safety technology was implemented to capture and contain ammunition. The building also maintained strict environmental and energy saving standards by recycling their used bullet casings.

Total Square Feet : 5800