Rhodes Jordan Park

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.

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The Challenge

The Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation Department sought to add new facilities and make significant upgrades to Rhodes Jordan Park, a 163-acre regional park in Lawrenceville, Georgia. The ultimate goal of these improvements was to provide the community with more spaces to relax and play. The park is focused around a lake and is bordered by wooded areas that the City of Lawrenceville also wanted to incorporate into the design.

The Solution

Barge Design Solutions developed construction documents for all site design and construction phase services for the upgrades to Rhodes Jordan Park. The plan included:

new three-field soccer complex;
alternative synthetic turf multi-purpose fields;
two-court basketball facility;
tournament horseshoe facility;
two badminton courts;
2.1-mile multipurpose trail and boardwalk around the lake's edge that extends to various wooded areas of the park;
renovations of an existing playground to incorporate the lake trail;
new waterfront promenade and group picnic area;
new seawall.

The Result

The park experienced a resurgence in users due to its updated design and new facilities. A broad spectrum of park elements provided a diverse experience that creates a dynamic and safe community amenity.

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