The Never Never Land was a unique amusement park, dedicated to classic children's fairy tales. It opened its doors on July 4, 1964, being the creation of canadian Alfred “Al” Pettersen.
The Never Never Land is long gone, and only traces of the foundations, covered in vegetation are the only signs of its existence.
Humpty Dumpty, perched upon this stack of giant books, welcomes visitors to this enchanting ten-acre storyland park. Beyond this colorful entrance, a fabulous world of fairytale fantasy unfolds midst the deep, green forest truly a make-believe paradise for the young of all ages.
An invitation to modern living is graciously expressed with West Coast Lumber for this Tacoma, Washington, apartment building. Designed for relaxed and informal living, the
19 two-bedroom apartments are located along each side of the 118'x132' two-story structure. Each apartment faces an inside court that is accented by a swimming pool with adjacent lawn areas.
Off street privacy is gained with a single pedestrian entrance onto the court and a parking area at the rear of the building. Five well-located stairways lead to spacious covered decks connecting all second floor apartments.
Supporting the conventional 2"x8" joist system for the first floor are nail laminated beams made of three 2x12s spaced 12' o. c. and supported by 6"x6" posts in the partial basement and crawl space. The second floor framing system is composed of 4"x8" solid beams supported by 4"x6" posts and joists of 2x8s. The built-up roof is built over 2"x6" joists on a similar post and beam framework.
The staggered application of 2"x4" wall studding on 2"x6" top and bottom plates has been used between apartments to make space for application of sound deadening material. The exterior walls are framed with 2x4s.
The 33' driveway leading to the off street parking area is spanned by six 7"x1912" glue laminated beams of West Coast Douglas Fir spaced 8' o. c. and supported by 7"x4" glue laminated columns.
The pleasing pattern of the exterior walls results from the application of 1"x8" double channel Western Red Cedar siding colored with a pigmented stain.
ARCHITECTS: Robert Adair Parker, A.I.A.
Russell N. Garrison
The intimate charm of a modern residence has been designed into this Bellevue, Washington medical center, located in a residential area. It features the imaginative use of standard sizes and grades of West Coast Lumber. Built on a hillside site, the structure provides 4,850 square feet of space on two floors for five individual office suites and an apothecary shop.
The privacy screen of Western Red Cedar takes its pattern from the simulated folded plate roof which runs immediately above it, horizontal to ground level. The screen provides a visual division of the offices from the upper-level, 16-car parking lot, while allowing a full view and diffusion of early morning and late afternoon sunlight. Character is subtly added to the building by the pattern of the folded plate roof, the function of which is weather protection for the outside entrance corridor.
The apothecary shop and clinic blend into the relaxed suburban atmosphere. The rich, natural appearance of West Coast Lumber offers an impression of friendly welcome to patients, replacing the conventional "sanitary white" for such structures. This building is the second of a medical "complex" planned for the area. This striking and imaginative interpretation of modern architectural ideas has been accomplished with maximum economy through the practical use of West Coast Lumber's many sizes and grades. You'll find a limitless field of design applications for versatile, practical West Coast Lumber. Your local retail lumber dealer is a convenient supply source.
