Hatch Design Architecture specified metal roofing, and metal soffit and ceiling panels to meet requirements for aesthetics, durability and maintenance for World Center for Birds of Prey’s Global Raptor Education Center (GREC) in Boise, Idaho.
Jeff Hatch, AIA, LEED AP, principal at Hatch Design, says, “The project was designed to relate contextually to the campus as a whole, as well as the natural environment and specially the world of birds of prey education and conservation. The roof line was designed to emulate the spread wings of a bird of prey. Also, the ceiling and soffit was designed to emulate the spread wings of a bird of prey.”
On the roof, Precision Steel and Gypsum Inc. installed 344 m2 (3,700 sf) of Metal Sales Manufacturing Corp.’s 24-gauge steel standing seam roof system in Kynar Colonial Red.
At soffits and continuing into the interior as the ceiling, Precision Steel installed 214 m2 (2,300 sf) of Longboard Products’ 152 mm (6 in.) wide Tongue and Groove aluminum panels with the V-Groove profile in Light Cherry.
At an interior retail space, Precision Steel installed 299 m (980 ft) of Longboard Products’ 102 mm (4 in.) wide flat aluminum panels in Light Cherry.
“Metal was selected for the ceiling and soffit for an effortless transition from interior to exterior space so the ceiling and roof soar over the visitors,” Hatch says. “The metal ceiling adds a warmness to the space, and an engaging ceiling for the retail area. The retail area used metal to maintain a modern, contemporary look, while not having to worry about the maintenance and warping that can occur with using wood.”
The GREC expands the center and functions as the main entrance to the campus. The 196 m2 (2,108 sf) building houses a lobby, reception space, retail space, storage space, offices and restrooms.
“It is the landmark entrance building welcoming the public, creating a sense of wonder, curiosity and imagination of flight,” Hatch says. “The goal of the project was to expand the site, contribute to enhanced programming, bring increased awareness to the conservation cause that the World Center for Birds of Prey strives for on a daily basis, as well as enliven the spirit of the visitors through the thoughtful use of form, material and space making.”
Owner: The Peregrine Fund, Boise, Idaho
Architect: Hatch Design Architecture, Boise, Idaho, www.hatchda.com
General contractor: Jordan Wilcomb Construction Inc., Boise, Idaho, jordan-wilcomb.com
Installer: Precision Steel and Gypsum Inc., Boise, Idaho, (208) 375-3166
Metal ceiling/soffit panels: Longboard Products, Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada, www.longboardproducts.com
Metal roof panels: Metal Sales Manufacturing Corp., Louisville, Ky., www.metalsales.us.com
