New Building

Completion Date: 2008

Project Overview

Prakash Consulting was engaged in 2006 as part of the consulting team responsible for the design and development of a new hotel and events complex. The facility was designed to include guest accommodations, administrative offices, dining and kitchen facilities, banquet and conference spaces, a pool and spa area, as well as exterior deck structures.

The project was successfully completed in 2008 under a Construction Management delivery method, with RNF Ventures Ltd. serving as the General Contractor.

Design Approach

Material selection played a critical role in both the structural integrity and long-term durability of the development. The architectural vision emphasized the use of exposed heavy timber log framing, incorporating structural trusses, beams, and columns to complement and reflect the surrounding natural forest environment.

Key structural and architectural features of the project included:

• Cast spread footings and reinforced concrete basement walls, carefully integrated into the site design to provide a stable and durable foundation system.

• Precast hollow-core floor systems supported by load-bearing wood walls for the main and second-floor hotel guest room areas.

• Large open-span spaces above the banquet halls, conference rooms, and pool areas achieved through a combination of precast hollow-core systems and structural steel framing.

• Exposed timber roof and floor framing elements, finished to enhance the rustic architectural character and harmonize with the surrounding landscape.

Key Personnel

• Bradley Johnson, P. Eng.

• Jim Brown, Sr. Eng. Tech.