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Key Peninsula Middle School

Steel Building with Mass Timber Elements

Location:

Lakebay, WA

Year Built:

2024

District:

Peninsula School District

Type:

Modernization

Photos:

Exterior entrance: © Arthur Ross Photo; Exterior and Interior: © TCF Architecture

About this Project

This school modernization and major reconfiguration included a new 4,000 SF administration wing addition constructed with exposed CLT bearing on wide flange steel beams and columns, providing a marquee entrance to the school. A 2,500 SF gym addition and a 5,000 SF classroom addition was added to the school. The existing 1979 single-story precast wall with steel open web bar joists was seismically upgraded to current building code requirements.

Project Highlights

  • CLT Roof Panels

Building Statistics

  • Building Area: 68,000 SF
  • Areas featuring Mass Timber: Administration wing roof

Project Team

Architect: TCF Architecture

Structural Engineer: PCS Structural Solutions

General Contractor: Kassel & Associates

Timber Manufacturer: Structurlam

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