Innovation May-June 2023

PROJECT HIGHL IGHTS 2022•2023

MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY GREAT HALL SEISMIC UPGRADE

The centrepiece of the project is the reconstruction of the iconic and historically significant Great Hall at the Museum of Anthropology, originally designed by Arthur Erickson. In collaboration with Nick Milkovich Architects, Equilibrium developed a structural scheme consisting of post-tensioned concrete frames with a state-of-the art base isolation system—a first in Canada. The design team focused on retaining the original character of the building with minimal intervention to the visual appearance and to the visitor experience of the massive carvings within the space. The base isolation system offered the least architecturally intrusive solution for the seismic upgrade while providing a significantly more resilient structure compared to the original construction. The exposed concrete members, together with the distinctive glazed façade and roof lights, will provide long-term protection to significant artifacts and wood carvings. Participants: Equilibrium Consulting: Eric Karsh, M.Eng, P.Eng; Craig Fowler, P.Eng,, Alejandro Coronado, P.Eng. Kerr Wood Leidal designed and constructed the daylighting and realignment of Kilmer Creek in North Vancouver using innovative techniques that reduce the risk of flooding and erosion while restoring fish access and creating a newly naturalized creek within a very narrow corridor. The team designed a natural stream bed, an enhanced, fish-passable culvert, and bioengineered streambanks incorporating vegetated soil wraps, all while increasing flood conveyance. The design allows salmon to access Kilmer Creek, piped under Argyle school for over 70 years. Pool-riffle sequences and instream habitat complexes provide new aquatic and riparian habitats for local biodiversity. Dense riparian plantings filter runoff to the stream, reducing sedimentation. Owner: School District 44 Project Partner: District of North Vancouver Participants: Andrew Kolper, P.Eng., Clayton McBride, P.Eng., Caroline Charbonneau, P.Eng., Sonya Oetterich, RPBio, Patrick Lilley, RPBio, Alan Jonsson; Kontur Geotechnical Consultants inc.: Matthew Yip, M.Eng., P.Eng.; Van der Zalm + associates inc.: David Jerke, ASLA, IMBA, BCSLA; Contractor: D.G.S. Construction Company Ltd. KILMER CREEK DAYLIGHTING AND CULVERT REPLACEMENT