Preserving the Quality of Experience From Start to Finish
Loven Contracting’s extensive management of safety procedures enabled the Kolb Studio to remain in operation and open to the visiting public throughout construction without impacting the quality of experience for the visiting public or National Park Staff.
Attention to Detail, in Partnership with Conservators
Finishes on the exterior of the building required abatement prior to refinishing with historically appropriate – as identified by conservators – linseed oil glazing compound and paint.
Ensuring Long-Term Integrity
Loven Contracting replaced-in-kind damaged logs, shingle siding, and structural beams to ensure long-term integrity of the structure.
The preservation scope of work for Kolb Studio at the Grand Canyon National Park was designed to address degradation and the effects of increasing visitation to the historic site. Our team repaired and replaced-in-kind damaged log and shingle siding, structural beams, gutters, and wooden porches to ensure long-term integrity of the structure in the harsh Northern Arizona climate. Finishes on the exterior of the building required abatement prior to refinishing with historically appropriate linseed oil glazing compound and paint, as identified by historic preservation specialists. Loven Contracting also rectified drainage problems related to public sidewalks and corresponding retaining walls.
Throughout construction, Kolb Studio remained in operation and open to the visiting public. Loven Contracting’s extensive management of environmental controls and safety measures enabled the successful implementation of each phase of the project without impacting the quality of experience for the visiting public or National Park staff.
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The two-story, 8,900SF Science & Resource Management Building is a USGBC LEED Platinum-certified facility that incorporates the National Park’s architectural styles.
Energy Efficient Lighting Sources Throughout The Building
The NPS Science & Resource Management Building interior features both natural and LED lighting for efficiency.
Sustainable Features In Every Space
The building incorporates exhibits, office spaces, conference rooms and laboratories, all of which incorporate sustainable features and real-time tracking of the buildings energy systems.
Site Redevelopment
During preconstruction, it was determined that re-siting the building to an existing brownfield would produce significant savings for the National Park Service and would garner additional points in the LEED Certification process. This new site also enabled a re-orientation of the planned structure to maximize solar benefits.
This project earned 19 out of 19 LEED points in the LEED Optimized Energy Performance category and was recognized for its exemplary regional design response to local Arizona conditions. This project also earned a Sustainable Building Award from Coconino County.
The Science and Resource Management Building at Grand Canyon National Park, AZ, is an award-winning Design-Build, USGBC LEED-Platinum certified, and federally-funded project. The SRM Building was built in collaboration with Flagstaff-based Civil Design & Engineering (CDE).
CDE and Loven Contracting worked together to design the two-story, 8,900SF building, focusing on sustainability and incorporating the surrounding park’s architectural styles. Our construction services on the Science and Resource Building included office spaces, conference rooms, laboratories, a gray water collection system, a rainwater collection system, solar panels, and LED lighting throughout. The end-product is an environmentally friendly facility that blends into the landscape of the Grand Canyon National Park.
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The Buckey O’Neill Cabin, individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places, sits on the precipice of the South Rim of the Grand Canyon in historic Grand Canyon Village. The completed project is an exceptional example of public/private partnerships in preservation, returning the structure to its 1935 condition and garnering both Engineering News Record (ENR) and Governor’s Heritage Preservation Awards.
Buckey O'Neill Cabin: Pre-Preservation Condition
The Buckey O’Neill Cabin structure was at risk from compromised structural members, poor drainage, end-of-life roof, and the absence of eaves, gutters, and downspouts. Existing windows, doors, frames, and paint were not historically appropriate.
The Oldest Historic Building in Grand Canyon National Park
Built circa-1890, the Buckey O’Neill Cabin is the oldest surviving historic structure on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park. The cabin is considered one of the earliest examples of adaptive reuse of a historic structure.
Buckey O'Neill Cabin: Evaluation of Log Elements
To begin, each log/crown feature was evaluated for reuse or replacement. Due to widespread insect damage and decay, much of the total existing log material was slated for replacement in-kind.
Buckey O'Neill Cabin: Replacement Matching
Replacement matching was a multi-step selection process. Once a similar log was selected for reuse, it was sized to the exact matching diameter and shaped to closely resemble the piece slated for replacement.
Buckey O'Neill Cabin: Southeast Log Crown
Southeast log crown before and after the preservation process illustrating preserved logs. Our team’s carpenters took great care to accurately select all logs for repairs and duplicate their historic shape and tool marks.
Buckey O'Neill Cabin: Northwest Corner
The northwest corner exhibited some of the most extensive damage and a completely buried stone foundation. In addition to the aforementioned log preservation efforts, these images illustrate board and batten wood siding, wood shakes, the excavated stone foundation, and the addition of a fully reversible copper gutter and downspout.
Buckey O'Neill Cabin: In-Process Log Assembly
Preservation required multiple rounds of assembly and disassembly of log crowns prior to the finishing process. Bracing was utilized to ensure the integrity of the historic structure throughout the historic preservation process.
Buckey O'Neill Cabin: Historically Accurate Finishes
Loven Contracting worked with conservators to identify a historically accurate log finish as well as the original chinking materials and daubing composition.
The Buckey O’Neill Cabin is individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is located just feet from the South Rim at the Grand Canyon National Park. Built circa 1890 by a key figure in both Arizona State and U.S. National history, the Buckey O’Neill Cabin is one of the earliest examples of adaptive reuse of a historic structure.
A multi-disciplinary partnership, including Loven Contracting’s Historic Preservation Team, was formed with the following goals:
To ensure the integrity of the cabin for the next 129 years and beyond;
To return the cabin to a condition reflective of its appearance in 1935, when it was purchased by the Fred Harvey Company and incorporated into the Mary Colter-designed Historic Bright Angel Cabins and Lodge Complex;
To complete this preservation in a manner worthy of an important state and national landmark, utilizing best-in-class information, analysis, and construction techniques, while adhering to NPS Historic Preservation guidelines.
The team undertook an extensive preservation process, including painstaking materials matching, modification of contemporary tools to more accurately replicate the marks made by Buckey O’Neill during the original construction, and diligent documentation of every step to ensure accuracy. The result is truly exceptional. Loven Contracting is honored to share in the stewardship of this national icon and preserve it for future visitors to this UNESCO World Heritage Site and National Park.
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Loven Contracting partnered with Highlands Fire District to construct a 4,000SF addition to their administration building as well as new headquarters for the Bear Jaw Wildfire Hand Crew.
Highlands Fire District Additions
New conference facilities within the addition double as a community meeting space.
Highlands Fire District Additions
The administration building includes new Apparatus Bay parking.
Highlands Fire District Additions
New Bear Jaw Wildfire Crew quarters offer a much needed upgrade for staging and gear maintenance.
Highlands Fire District Additions
During construction our team identified a leak in the fire loop and drainage challenges that were causing failure of the surrounding pavement. The issue was mitigated via a 3’ over-excavation and substrate rebuild to support heavy vehicle traffic.
Loven Contracting worked with Highlands Fire District on the Design+Build delivery of a 4,000SF Fire Administration Building addition to the existing Fire Station and a 2,400SF Pre-Engineered Metal Building for the Bear Jaw Wildfire Hand Crew.
Construction took place during a heavy monsoon season, requiring 8-foot over-excavation, fill, and compaction to prepare the site. During construction, our team identified a leak in the fire loop and drainage challenges that were causing failure of the surrounding pavement. Loven Contracting mitigated these issues via a 3’ over-excavation and substrate rebuild to support heavy vehicle traffic. Completing this concurrently with the original scope of work enabled our client to achieve meaningful savings and completed the project on schedule.
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Our experienced Loven Contracting Historic Preservation Division staff always exceed client expectations and National Park Service guidelines for preservation.
Commitment to Historic Techniques
Loven Contracting ensured that all paints were matched using National Park Service guidelines.
Historical Accuracy Via Modern Tools
Loven Contracting self-performed intricate carpentry work to replicate the historic textures of the original logs/vigas via modified modern tools for efficiency and accuracy.
Loven Contracting’s historic preservation carpentry team replaced the roofs and repaired key historic elements on the historic Bright Angel Cabins located in the historic Grand Canyon Village on the South Rim of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
Key to the success of this project was a site management plan that ensured minimal impact on the activities of park visitors and staff in a high-volume visitation zone. Specific components of the management plan included a phased project schedule that enabled us to reduce the size of the work area, screened fencing, and an adjusted work schedule to minimize work during high visitation days.
Loven Contracting’s ability to self-perform intricate carpentry work was utilized to replicate the historic textures of the original logs/viga via modified modern tools for efficiency and accuracy. Additionally, all paints were matched using NPS guidelines, and the original cedar shingles were replaced with in-kind materials for historical accuracy. Sustainable practices included the evaluation of and re-installation of salvageable original materials and meeting all client requirements.
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The Mercedes-Benz of Flagstaff is a 75,223SF, state-of-the-art automotive dealership.
Mercedes-Benz
The facility features an HVAC design with two distinct climate control zones in the customer and service areas, specially adapted for Northern Arizona’s temperature extremes and offering significant long term operational savings to the owner.
Mercedes-Benz
Front of house facilities includes the Mercedes-Benz identity package with high-end architectural finishes throughout.
Mercedes-Benz
The service area includes a luxurious client lounge with service area-viewing.
Mercedes-Benz
Office and conference spaces reflect the corporate brand standards of Mercedes-Benz.
Mercedes-Benz
The service areas are equipped advanced technologies throughout, including standard and oversized van lifts.
Mercedes-Benz
Ultra-durable materials in the service bay, such as the German Clinker tile, reduce long term maintenance costs.
Loven Contracting partnered with long-time client Martin Automotive Group to construct a 75,223SF state-of-the-art automotive dealership in Flagstaff, Arizona.
The architectural masonry facility is equipped with advanced technology features, including standard and oversized van lifts, ultra-durable Clinker tile, and an under-slab car exhaust system. Other features include interior glass walls and glass doors with in-floor door closers and full-height hardware throughout, as well as a machine room-less elevator to increase useable square footage.
The Mercedes-Benz of Flagstaff features two distinct climate control zones in the service and customer/office areas to enhance staff and customer comfort. To maximize cost savings, Loven Contracting worked closely with the architects to successfully adapt the specialized dealership architecture from electric to gas heat to align with Northern Arizona’s climate demands and produce significant long-term savings for the owner.
The project site also features three underground storm retention fields to maximize available parking space for the dealership. Loven Contracting installed LED lighting technology that complies with Flagstaff’s Dark Sky City ordinance while minimizing lighting costs.
