Historic Restoration

Restoration, addition and renovation of historic projects require through knowledge of most systems within the mechanical and electrical disciplines.  Design must combine the latest technology available for life safety, environmental comfort, and communications into facilities that are designed for life expectancies of several years while simultaneously allowing for ease of maintenance during that period. Following a listing of related projects:

• Villa Vizcaya Farm Village, Miami, Florida – The Vizcaya Farm Village project consists of the restoration of the Garage, Dairy Building, Mule Stable, and Wagon Shed and in the garden to rear of Superintendent’s House, the Blacksmith Shop.MEP modifications for adaptive reuse of garage and blacksmith areas. Sub-consultants to R.J.Heisenbottle Architects, PA; $1.1M (2002/2006)

• Black Police Precinct & Courthouse Museum, Miami, Florida – Historic restoration and rehabilitation. MEP sub-consultants to R.J. Heisenbottle Architects, PA; $1.1M (2003)

• Florida Memorial College Theater for the Performing Arts – Complete rebuild and expansion of existing facility (auditorium seating is all that was kept of existing facility). New stage and support area, new lobby, new dressing rooms, new mechanical and electrical systems, new Black Box theater. MEP Sub-consultants to R.J. Heisenbottle Architects, PA; $8.2M. (2001)

• Gusman Center for the Performing Arts, Miami, Florida - Complete restoration of this 1926 Historical Landmark Theater. Complete HVAC renovation including new central chilled water plant, replacement of all AHU’s, replacement of existing electrical switchgear, increase electrical capacity for road shows, new sound system.MEP sub-consultants to R.J. Heisenbottle Architects, PA. $2.6M in a course of over 4 years. (2000-2005)

• Overtown Lyric Theater, Miami, Florida. Renovation and expansion of a historical building. New stage and support area. New lobbies, new artist’s dressing rooms. New mechanical and electrical systems. MEP sub-consultants to R.J. Heisenbottle Architects, PA. $5M.

(2000) 

• Athens Theater, Deland, Florida. Renovation and expansion of a historical structure. New stage and support area. New lobbies, new artist’s dressing rooms. New mechanical and electrical systems. MEP sub-consultants to R.J. Heisenbottle Architects, PA. $2.5M. (1997)

• Colony Theater, Miami Beach, Florida – Renovation and expansion of a historical building. New stage and support area. Renovated lobbies. New mechanical and electrical systems. MEP sub-consultants to R.J. Heisenbottle Architects, PA. $3.2M. (2002)

• City Hall of Miami, Commissioner’s Chamber.  Miami City Hall was originally built in 1913 as the seaplane terminal for Pan American Airways. Through the years various functions have utilized the building. Eventually the City of Miami purchased the structure and has used it for their administrative offices.  MEP upgrades. MEP sub-consultants to R.J. Heisenbottle Architects, PA. $1.5M (2003)

• Halissee Hall, Miami, Florida. The former Sewall residence was built in 1912 and it has through the years experienced many transformations. Today is the focal point of medical conferences, seminars and public information events sponsored by the University of Miami School of Medicine. Complete restoration, relocation and renovations. MEP modifications and upgrades. MEP sub-consultants to R.J. Heisenbottle Architects, PA. $4.1M (2002)

• Belleview Biltmore Hotel & Resort, Clearwater, Florida. The Belleview Biltmore Hotel & Resort is a four and half stories frame, 244 rooms with broad verandas and 13,000 SF Tiffany ballroom, built in its shingle architectural style in 1897.  Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 will be completely restored, upgraded and new constructions will be added. MEP sub-consultants to R.J. Heisenbottle Architects, PA. The currently estimated construction cost is $100M; completion date estimated in 2010. (Project on hold)