Iconic steel projects receive the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction’s prestigious 2014 National Steel Design Awards of Excellence Winning projects showcase the engineering feats, architectural versatility and sustainability features that are possible with steel.
WireService.ca Press Release (10/08/2014) Markham, ON – The Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) announced the winners of its biennial National Steel Design Awards of Excellence competition during its Annual Conference in St.John’s, NL last week.
The prestigious CISC National Steel Design Awards are open to architects, engineers, developers, owners, contractors and other stakeholders involved with a building, bridge, industrial or other steel work project in which engineering demands, architectural considerations or sustainability requirements influenced the designer’s choice of steel as the most appropriate structural solution.
The awards are a culmination of a two year competition that brings together regional winners from across the country in four award categories: Architectural, Engineering, Sustainability and Bridges. The award winners for 2014 are:
1. Engineering:
Canadian Museum for Human Rights, Manitoba Located in the geographical centre of Canada at the forks of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights’ iconic architectural forms resulted in significant structural complexity including large column free spaces, unconventional load paths, long cantilevers, and highly stressed connection points between steel forms and concrete walls, all necessitating the use of structural steel. Structural steel was used to overcome numerous design and construction challenges for the architecturally complex museum superstructure. Project Team a. Owner: Canadian Museum for Human Rights b. Structural Engineer: Yolles, A CH2M Hill Company c. Architect: Smith Carter Architects/Antoine Predock Architect PC d. Project Manager / General Contractor: PCL Winnipeg e. Fabricator, Detailer and Erector: Walters Group Inc.
2. Architectural:
Capilano Cliffwalk, British Columbia As part of its vision to create experiences that people are amazed by, the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park in North Vancouver, BC produced CLIFFWALK, an eco-adventure that allows people to access the face of a 90-metre high granite cliff on a labyrinth-like series of narrow steel cantilevered bridges, stairs and platforms through an old-growth West Coast rainforest. Due to its first-of-a-kind design and site constraints, each piece was custom designed and built through an intricate step-by-step process that would minimize as much as possible its impact on the surrounding area. Project Team a. Owner: Capilano Group of Companies b. Structural Engineer: Morrison Hershfield Ltd. c. Project Manager / General Contractor: Marc Luc Lalumière d. Fabricator and Detailer: Solid Rock Steel Fabricating Co. Ltd. e. Erector: Marc Luc Lalumière, Solid Rock Steel Fabricating Co. Ltd.
3. Sustainability:
Nova Scotia Power Corporate Headquarters, Nova Scotia The Nova Scotia Power Corporate Headquarters site occupies a prominent location in downtown Halifax, with significant frontage on the public boardwalk that lines the western edge of Halifax harbour. The project involved the retention and adaptive reuse of a former power generating plant to become the headquarters for the provincial electrical utility. The building is the first in Atlantic Canada to achieve the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification. This designation was received from the Canada Green Building Council and is one of the nation’s most well-recognized certifications in green building design and construction. Project Team a. Owner: Nova Scotia Power Incorporated b. Structural Engineer: BMR Structural Engineering Limited c. Architect: WZMH d. Fabricator and Erector: Marid Industries Ltd.
4. Bridges:
Peace Bridge, Alberta The Peace Bridge spanning the Bow River in Calgary has become a favorite with photographers since it opened in May 2012. The stunning structure is a pedestrian/cyclist bridge that connects the vibrant neighbourhoods of Sunnyside and Hillhurst to the city’s downtown core. The bridge structure is a sleek helix-shaped steel truss system developed over a semi-elliptical cross-section in a single span of 126 metres. Due to the challenging design criteria of a long span, wide bridge deck, and low structural depth, structural steel was chosen for its high strength-to-weight ratio. The Peace Bridge has become an instant icon of the city and has vitalized the surrounding neighbourhoods. Project Team a. Owner: City of Calgary b. Structural Engineer: Santiago Calatrava LLC/Stantec Consulting Ltd. c. Architect: Santiago Calatrava LLC d. Project Manager / General Contractor: Graham Infrastructure Ltd. e. Erector: Norfab Mfg. (1993) Inc. Project profiles on the winning projects can be found at: http://cisc-icca.ca/awards/national/2014 The CISC thanks the following top level sponsors of the 2014 Annual Conference & National Design Awards: • Presenting Sponsor: Prodevco Industries • Steel Sponsors: Canam Group, MacDougall Steel Erectors • Platinum Sponsor: Russel Metals
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About the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC):
The CISC is Canada’s voice for the steel construction industry, providing leadership in design and construction efficiency, quality and innovation. The CISC promotes the use and benefits of steel in construction, adds value to the construction and design community and supports the needs of the membership and industry through education and training, research and development, industry codes and standards, certification, and advocacy.
Media contact:
Tareq Ali Director of Marketing, Communications & Membership Services Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) Tel: (905) 946-0864 ext.113 tali@cisc-icca.ca
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