SNZP Bird House Revitalization

McMullan was tapped to provide the structural design for this comprehensive renovation of an historic building housing an immersive migratory avian exhibit with multi-zone humidity-controlled conditions. Its renovation included new structural framing to support a recreated ocean environment and new roof framing to support a rooftop mechanical unit inclusive of five chillers and two rooftop AHUs equating to 100,000 lbs.

The newly renovated Bird House has approximately 20,000 SF of floor area. Its inviting entrance is inspired by bird flight with a large overhang that represents a bird’s beak; the exterior curved walls with a cantilevered roof on each side of the building simulate the wings of a bird. The project is also LEED Gold certified.

(Above Photo Credits - © Geoff Livingston Photography, McMullan & Associates, Inc.)

Awards

• ABC Metro Washington & ABC Virginia Excellence in Construction Award for Historic Restoration

• Potomac ASLA Professional Award (Design/Unbuilt) for Experience Migration

• SEAMW Excellence in Structural Engineering Outstanding Project Award for Structural Renovation $25M - $75M

• WBC Craftsmanship Award for Scaffolding & Rigging

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