PROJECT OVERVIEW

The City and County of Broomfield, Colo., needed to replace its aging recreation and senior center with a centralized facility that would connect the city’s diverse population. The overarching goal was to create a landmark that would not only connect the physical building and lush open space to the existing city campus, but also be inclusive of all generations. The structure would also provide shelter and a safe, conditioned space during severe weather.

Read more about this project in the Fall 2022 issue of Ascent.

PRECAST SOLUTION

A complex, multiphase demolition and full rebuild of the existing facility was required, and precast concrete was selected as the best way to meet an accelerated construction schedule and deliver a modern, striking community facility.

Architect

Davis Partnership Architects

Contractor

Adolfson & Peterson Construction

Owner

City and County of Broomfield, Colo.

Structural Engineer

Martin/Martin Consulting Engineers

Precast Concrete Producer

Wells

Precast Concrete Erector

Wells

Key Project Attributes

• The total duration of the project was 14 weeks, two weeks less than the 16 budgeted by the owner.
• Total-precast concrete building comprises 62 percent of the entire project, which is 93 ft2
• Precast concrete eliminated the complexities of direct-burying utilities, which in turn will prevent future service disruption and protect the hanging plumbing lines while providing convenient access for maintenance and repairs.
• In 33 days, precast concrete structural and architectural building components were supplied and installed.

Project/Precast Scope

• Project includes 60,000 ft2 of space
• 326 precast concrete pieces, including 105 double tees, two beams, two columns, 66 wall panels. 122 insulated wall panels, 15 bleachers and flat slabs, four custom raker beams, and 10 column bases.
• Precast concrete components fabricated in vertical dimensions and spans helped address a grade change.