Location: Chetwynd, BC

Area of modular portion of building: 8,750 sf

Number of building modules: 8

Features:

Chetwynd was the location of the first project completed as part of the innovative Olympic Legacy Affordable Housing program. Britco’s in-house design and project management teams worked closely with BC Housing, and the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Winter Games to design and build the facility.

The one-storey, 12-unit Assisted Living complex is compromised of 6 suite modules and 2 common area modules. The complex incorporates a commercial kitchen, dining and lounge areas separated by a see-through fireplace, office and meeting room, scooter storage as well as laundry and mechanical rooms.

The building was designed for heavy snowfall and incorporates architectural features reflective of the mountain region including heavy solid timber beams and roof detailing with broad overhangs. Extensive windows and patio doors overlook exterior covered decks and resident gardens.

Designed to meet the accessibility needs of senior residents, the individual suites include small kitchens with an eating area and living room. The modules were constructed with special consideration for the comfort, safety and security requirements of the residents and include high-tech nurse-call wiring and individually controlled heating systems. The window and door hardware as well as the plumbing fixtures and controls were all selected based on ease-of-use by elderly and handicapped residents.