Tucker Recreation and Parks Master 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.

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The Challenge

After its incorporation, the City of Tucker, Georgia, saw the need to create a strong municipal identity. One way the City hoped to better establish its identity was through the standardization and improvement of the parks and recreation system that it inherited from the County, which had limited maintenance and inconsistent quality.

The Solution

Barge Design Solutions partnered with planners from PROS Consulting and the ETC Institute to prepare the Tucker Recreation and Parks Master Plan. The team conducted inventories of existing parks and recreation assets that were inherited by the city from the county. Barge also engaged with the public and compared existing conditions to national standards. The research ultimately showed a lack of awareness around the existing parks and recreation options, subpar connectivity to/between parks and neighboring areas, and a shortage of Mini Parks, Neighborhood Parks, Community Parks, Sports Complexes, and Special Use Parks.

The Result

The master plan covers the identification of undeveloped land currently owned by the City that would be appropriate for the creation of new parks to meet community needs, as well as the creation of trail networks to connect neighborhoods and parks throughout the City. The plan also includes recommendations on maintenance, programming, park facility improvements, and funding to help Tucker develop and perpetuate a strong and accessible parks and recreation system over the next decade.

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