Project Overview
BKBM provided structural engineering services for Waters of White Bear Lake, a four-story, 166,000-square-foot senior living facility featuring 136 units. The design delivers a supportive and engaging environment for residents, complete with a full suite of amenities.
Project Highlights
- Comprehensive Senior Living Design:
- Facility amenities include a restaurant, salon, spa, gathering rooms, and a dedicated fitness center.
- Structural layout supports a variety of common spaces and private residential units, designed for comfort and accessibility.
- Robust Structural System:
- Foundation includes a slab on grade and CMU foundation walls.
- One level of precast at the main level sits over a partial basement, providing strength and stability for the superstructure.
- Four floors of conventional wood framing span from exterior walls to corridor walls, topped with a sloped wood roof for architectural interest.
- Partial basement and non-stacked walls in the first floor common areas required creative structural solutions for both gravity and lateral load design.
Engineering Solutions
BKBM addressed the complex support needs created by extensive amenities and non-stacked wall layouts through tailored gravity and lateral systems. The design maximized open, welcoming spaces for community activities while ensuring long-term performance and safety.
Results & Impact
Waters of White Bear Lake is a model of modern senior living, offering high-quality residences and abundant amenities in a carefully engineered structure. BKBM’s innovative solutions allowed for flexible, beautiful common areas and private units, enhancing both resident experience and facility resilience.
1967
15,000+
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Minneapolis & Denver