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Owner: Bloedel Reserve
Architect: James Cutler Architects
Completion: April 1991
Awards: AGC 1991 Grand Award - Construction Excellence,
National AIA Honor Award, Seattle Chapter AIA Honor Award, American
Wood Council Honor Award
Construction of this weekend retreat and educational center engaged
the full spectrum of Charter’s skills. From hoisting massive
architectural grade timbers to building a detailed stone fireplace
by hand, crews fulfilled the owner’s request for an awe-inspiring
facility rich in craftsmanship. The complex heavy timber structure
uses Douglas fir timber, evoking visions of a traditional Japanese
temple.
Because the structure was located in the middle of a functioning
horticulture reserve, Charter was unable to expand its work area
to more than five feet beyond the building line. Despite the stringent
site limitations, Charter still delivered the project on time and
under budget, garnering numerous local and national industry awards
for construction excellence in the process.
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