Addition / Renovation

Completion Date: 2005
Location: Prince Albert

Overview

Prakash Consulting was retained in 2003 as part of the consulting team for the design of an addition and renovation to the Communiplex Facility. The project included new public areas, concessions, viewing areas, and banquet rooms. Construction was completed using a stipulated bid approach, with RNF Ventures Ltd. serving as the contractor.

Design Approach

Material selection played a key role in the structural design of this project, with a strong focus on long-term durability and performance.

The clear-span superstructure was achieved using structural steel framing, allowing for large open spaces throughout the facility.

The main floor consisted of a concrete slab-on-grade system, while the second floor utilized composite cast-in-place concrete and structural steel framing to accommodate open-span requirements.

Load-bearing concrete masonry block walls served as the primary structural system throughout the building.

The roof structure incorporated a combination of steel joists and clear-span framing systems to support the facility’s large open areas efficiently.