Rehabilitation of Haida House, Museum of Anthropology, UBC

Material procurement was a major focus of this project, and it was only when M&L salvaged and reconditioned the roof beams from a similar structure at the Royal BC Museum in Victoria, that the project could finally move forward.
Location Museum of Anthropology, UBC
Completed 2009
M&L Value $300K
Architect Ian Ronalds Architect, B.C.
Engineer Jim Mandelli Engineering, B.C.

Material procurement was a major focus of this project, and it was only when M&L salvaged and reconditioned the roof beams from a similar structure at the Royal BC Museum in Victoria, that the project could finally move forward. This building is used for cultural events teaching and ceremonies; and it is also an important art object within the museum collection.

The Haida House is situated among numerous (priceless) carvings and other artifacts, requiring M&L to lift and place the individual beams that weighed up to 5500lbs, with great care and attention.

Once the roof structure was rehabilitated, M&L installed 9ft long, hand-split cedar roof planks (also made by M&L) over the whole building. M&L completed the repairs on budget and on time, and the new exhibit will be opened in January of 2010.

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