Milton Park System Comprehensive Plan

Location: Ohio
Market: Federal Government
Services: Architecture / Interior Design / Engineering

The Challenge

In 1934, Building 23 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base was constructed as an aircraft hangar and test facility. More than 70 years later, the U.S. Air Force wanted to renovate the building to provide a modern lab facility for state-of-the-art energy research. It requested a design that retains the historic feel and aesthetic of the original building, while also creating a modern interior that meets security and force protection requirements.

The Solution

A three-story facility was created within the existing brick shell, adding new spaces for material processing, data acquisition, operations, and fabrication. The design also had special acoustical needs due to the use of vibration-sensitive equipment such as lasers and optical equipment. The superstructure is composed of a structural steel frame and designed to resist collapse in accordance with Antiterrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) requirements.

Barge Design Solutions provided HVAC, plumbing, steam, lighting and power distribution, communications and security, utilities, storm drainage, lighting protection, and fire protection. Site work included sidewalks, curbs and gutters, access drive control systems, and site upgrades to meet AT/FP requirements. Architectural and interior design were also included as part of the project.

The Impact

The renovation of Building 23 was a testament to Barge's engineering expertise and commitment to excellence. Barge successfully transformed a historic asset into a modern, sustainable, and secure facility, meeting the evolving needs of the U.S. Air Force. The team's ability to balance preservation with innovation while also prioritizing sustainability and security positioned Barge as a valuable partner in this critical project. The project exceeded the original goal of designing to a LEED Silver level, making it the first LEED Gold building on the base.

Gallery

Select a plate to enlarge

The Challenge

The City of Milton, Georgia, Parks and Recreation Department develops and maintains a system of parks and recreational resources to enhance the well-being of residents, welcome visitors, and promote the area as an attractive place to call home for both residents and businesses alike. In order to preserve this distinctive community's rural character and heritage while meeting the needs of a growing population, the City needed a Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan, which included master planning for Providence Park, an existing 42-acre passive recreation city park.

The Solution

Barge Design Solutions partnered with planners from PROS Consulting and the ETC Institute to develop the master plan. To ensure an accurate representation of the community’s needs for parks, trails, and green space, the team completed a demographic analysis, program assessments, and administrative and financial reviews. Furthermore, several public outreach opportunities were coordinated throughout the planning process, including surveys, interviews with stakeholders, and public input meetings.

The Result

The master plan provides a roadmap for the City of Milton to improve its parks and recreation system, including a vision and guiding principles for park land and trails, facility development, program and operational expansion, staffing, and partnerships with other organizations.

The planning process revealed a need for more programming around youth sports and active fitness, which led to a key component of this project. Through agreements with the Fulton County Schools, the City was permitted to use the school system's existing recreation facilities, expanding the City's access to necessary resources without an immediate need for the acquisition of additional land.

Planning

Land Development

No items found.

Thank you!

Your message has been submitted

Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

We're collaborative by design. Let's team up.

Begin your project development journey today by contacting us.