Salt River First Nation Gas Station & Convenience Store

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Award Winner : ATCO Sustainable Communities Inc. (ASCI)

Architectural Excellence : The objective of the Salt River First Nation was to create a premiere market quality branded gas station and convenience store servicing the local community of Fort Smith and highway travelers, positioning them as a local market leader. A beautiful convenience store with three gas pumps will become an attractive architectural landmark and proud legacy for the Nation. Due to its remoteness, the facility also accommodates the operator’s private quarters in the back. Two additional leasable offices will provide additional revenues to the station’s owners. The interior features a variety of finishes, combining vinyl-covered drywall with custom painted wall areas and bulkheads to provide strong branding of the facility. Ceramic tiles, extra-large restrooms and a generous entry space complete the upscale image of the store. The roof of the building is metal clad and very steep to prevent snow build-up, sloping towards the back to prevent snow from sliding onto the front access area.

Cost Energy Effectiveness : The offsite construction allowed for the site services and foundations to be completed during the manufacturing of the units for an accelerated construction process. Utilizing modular construction allowed Salt River First Nation to meet the needs of its community on time and on budget.

Due to the remoteness of this Northern community and resulting scarcity of cost-effective materials and labor, most parts of the project were modularized, including the building, the pump island canopy and the utility systems.

Design Firm Name : ATCO Sustainable Communities

Engineering Firm Name : J+B Engineering

Installer Firm Name : ATCO Sustainable Communities

Occupied Date : 9/30/2015

Owner Firm Name : Salt River First Nation

Production Start Date : 6/10/2015

Project Location City : Fort Smith

Project Location State Name : Northwest Territories

Technical Innovation : The design of the courtyard, canopy and the extended roof covering the walking areas surrounding the store provide shelter to the commercial tenants and accommodation suite occupants in this demanding Northern environment.

Energy efficient features include R28 building envelope walls, R40 roof, triple glazed windows, and oil fired glycol heating system complete with air conditioning.

Total Square Feet : 3243