Seneca Nation of Indians: Allegany Administration Building
Salamanca, New York
Project Description:
This
90,000 SF, 3- story administration building is tucked between two rolling hills
and features office space and meeting rooms for 190 employees. The building makes extensive use of natural
timber and stone materials for the interior and exterior spaces. The domed, wood framed Council Chamber is
built around 13 timber pole columns with 13 main glulam arch supports
signifying the 13 phases of the moon. A
sloped, 3- story main entrance window features a stylized depiction of The
Evergrowing Tree.
Siracuse
Engineer's Role:
Complete structural engineering
design for the facility including:
- Timber framed "wave"
entrance canopy
- Timber framed domed
roof at Council Chamber
- Structural steel
main building
Architect:
Kideney
Architects
200
John James Audubon Parkway
Amherst,
NY
Contact: Joe
Lenahan - Principal
(716)
636-9700
Website: www.kideney.com
Two
Row Architects
Ohsweken,
Ontario Canada
Contact: Brian
Porter - Principal
Website: www.tworow.com
Owner:
Seneca Nation of Indians
Project
Value: $30,000,000
Project
Size: 90,000
square feet
Completion: 2010