Siku Basin Army Family Housing

Fort Wainwright, Alaska

INNOVA worked with the contractor to provide design-build services for the U.S. Army for the full interior and exterior design and construction of Army family housing in the Siku Basin neighborhood at FortWainwright, near Fairbanks, Alaska. The scope of work included conceptual plans for entire site, including associated supporting infrastructure, and site development for utilities, roads, sidewalks, and play areas. The new housing units (126 total) are a mixture of 3, 4 and 5-bedroom, two-story, single-family, duplex, triplex, and quad-plex units.

Our design met the Army Corps’ goal of creating visually interesting and comfortable homes for Army families. The buildings contain unique elements and welcoming characteristics for each individual unit. We incorporated a variety of colors and patterns to give the buildings texture and depth, avoiding a monochromatic, repeating series of row houses.

We were involved in all aspects of the project, including providing full architectural design services, conducting site visits, site planning services and construction administration. The project was completed under budget and ahead of schedule.

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