This $18 million facility houses Burien’s City Hall and King County Library System’s Burien Branch Library. At a total of 49,000 SF, the Library occupies the first and second floors, with the City Hall located on the third floor. Offices, meeting rooms, council chambers, and shared spaces are incorporated around both the City Hall and Library Spaces. In addition, an associated two-level concrete parking garage, community open space, and a new city park is located adjacent to the building. This GC/CM project is LEED® Silver certified.

These design–build projects for the King County Library System included five new libraries in five different locations: Black Diamond, Carnation, Fall City, Auburn, and Snoqualmie. This is the first time that KCLS has used the design-build delivery method. The project included demolition of the existing facilities as well as coordination of owner move-out and move-in activities. The five libraries, ranging in construction cost from $1.8 - $2.2 million each, feature community gathering spaces and meeting rooms.

Although these projects are not LEED® certified, they are all LEED® compliant. Sustainable elements include enhanced stormwater design, energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, commissioning, onsite recycling, and recycled materials. BNB also incorporated bicycle racks, public transportation access, reduced heat island effect, reduced light pollution, water efficient landscaping, water use reduction, lighting controls, and daylighting.

The new Elder Center is a 24,000 SF, two-story structure designed to include elements of Pacific Northwest Native American architecture. The facility provides basic services and activities for Tribal Elders. Administration areas accommodate office/conference/support functions as well as facility maintenance. A Health and Wellness Center features a fitness center and space for physical therapy, including a therapy pool and spa. Additional amenities throughout the facility include a commercial kitchen, banquet room, classrooms, arts/crafts room, and library.

The new Community Youth Multi-Purpose Facility will be located adjacent to the Chief Leschi School on the Puyallup Indian Tribe’s campus and will accommodate a variety of Tribal events. The 32,200 SF facility will house a basketball court, running track, Great Room for events, offices, meeting rooms, reception area, full-sized commercial kitchen, youth center, exercise rooms, and a wellness center.

Completion of this project is anticipated for October 2010.