Art Anderson Associates was the design firm teamed with Triton Marine Construction on this design/build project to construct a new Environmental Education Center for the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge in Olympia. The facility encompasses worker space, common equipment rooms, meeting and instruction space, storage, utilities and occupant services.

AAA was responsible for schematic design documents consisting of preliminary drawings and other documents illustrating design criteria. Specific attention was given to customer value and program and budget alignment. To accomplish this, AAA and Triton reviewed alternative design and construction approaches and developed a mutually-agreeable program.

The scope of work for AAA included preliminary (35%) drawings consisting of floor plans, exterior elevations, section views; site plan review and coordination; summary of program findings; support for the contractor cost estimate; development of performance standards, including architectural, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, security, fire protection, video and data; and a schedule for follow-on design work. A second phase of the project included the provision of 100% design drawings for the EEC building, an alternative breezeway design, write-ups for sustainable design, construction support services and complete as-built drawings.