A modern building with a sloped metal roof and wooden beams sits under a blue sky with scattered clouds. The entrance features a covered walkway, and landscaping surrounds the curved driveway.

Riverway Golf Clubhouse

The exterior elements of the Riverway Golf Clubhouse include a glass entrance canopy accented by exposed glulam columns and beams. Once inside, the interior banquet room showcases a 40-foot vaulted ceiling.

Client:
CITY OF BURNABY

Consultant:
MERRICK ARCHITECTURE

Contract Type:
STIPULATED SUM

Project Size:
11,500 SQ. FT.

Duration:
14 MONTHS

Project Value:
$6,200,000

A spacious room with high, vaulted wooden ceilings and exposed beams, featuring a large central fireplace, tall windows, and double doors letting in natural light.

Prior to construction, Bird faced the challenge of coordinating the tight fit of the complex geothermal, mechanical, and electrical systems beneath the building. The 24-inch diameter main heating duct that encompasses the entire underground building perimeter limited access for the installation of plumbing lines. Additionally, the high water table from the adjacent lake inhibited the commercial kitchen’s mechanical lines from being placed underground. To resolve these issues, Bird elevated the entire site plot by six inches with additional sand fill. To ensure the facility is not affected by the settlement of the surrounding sand, the clubhouse is situated on a raft slab with concrete beams.

Two views of a modern building with exposed wooden beams: the left shows a spacious, light-filled interior with high vaulted ceilings; the right shows the exterior with large windows and wooden pergola supports under a blue sky.