Olympia, WA

Nisqually Indian Tribe Elders Center

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Cross Laminated Timber (CLT)
Heavy Timber Construction Entry
LEED Gold
Wood Framed
Celebrating community and tribal heritage through sustainable, mass‑timber design

The Nisqually Elders Center includes the design of a new 24,500 SF two-story community gathering building that provides the tribe with spaces for fitness, dining, crafts, offices, and classrooms/conference rooms. The property includes a timber entry canopy, 3,700 SF second floor storage, and mechanical room space. AHBL provided structural engineering services for the project that is wood framed, incorporating Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) roof panels at the high-vaulted roof and entry porte cochere, with expressed heavy timber construction. The project was awarded LEED Gold in 2023.

 

Photos: Doug Walker

Drone Photo: Korsmo Construction

Teaming Partners

  • Owner: Nisqually Indian Tribe
  • Architect: KMB Architects
  • Contractor: Korsmo Construction

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