(Pictured Left to Right: Project Manager, Ronald Lanner, R.A., LEED AP, Pansy Cheng, P.A., C.I.D., LEED AP and Erik Heuler, R.A., LEED AP BD+C, LEED AP + Homes, of H2M architects + engineers with their award winning panel.)
MELVILLE, NY —
The American Council of Engineering Companies of New York (ACEC NY) hosted their 51st annual Engineering Excellence Awards Gala on April 7, 2018 at the Hilton Midtown in New York City.
Awards were presented to projects that encompass both the public and private sector in the following categories: studies, research, and consulting services; building/technology systems; structural systems; surveying and mapping technology; environmental; waste and storm water; water resources; transportation; energy; industrial and manufacturing processes and facilities; and special projects. Submitted projects are judged on rigorous set of criteria including complexity, innovation, and value to society. The projects are then granted either a Silver, Gold, Platinum, or Diamond Award.
H2M architects + engineers (H2M) submitted a total of eight projects this year and proudly received a Platinum Award for their historic renovation of the Marine Dining Hall on the second floor of the Jones Beach West Bathhouse.
The Jones Beach West Bathhouse has been in continuous operation for more than 85 years, serving millions of visitors each season. History and multiple generations have had a significant impact on the structure. In 2014, $65 million was appropriated to their refurbishment of the park. H2M was responsible for this initiative in terms of restoring the second floor Marine Dining Hall back to its original Art Deco period interiors, refurbishment of adjacent lobbies, and the addition of accessible toilet rooms.
To keep the elegance and finesse of the period associated with the West Bathhouse, it was essential the same techniques and minute detail be used when completing this project. While keeping true to the original design, H2M used sustainable design features. The adaptive reuse of the building conserved land and saves on energy and resources, while preserving the heritage. Taking it one step further, in order to meet the demands of the 21st century, H2M also incorporated LED lighting and air conditioning systems to accommodate special events opened to public and private parties. In addition, there was new ductwork and plumbing piping installed in inconspicuous spaces to avoid destroying character-defining spaces, features, and finishes.
The design team worked hard reviewing old photographs, site plans, and drawings of the original West Bathhouse to determine architecturally significant elements that needed to be preserved. A ton of effort went into incorporating modern technology in period interiors without destroying its historic character. The renovation breathed new life into this iconic landmark, securing the parks and conservation legacy for future generations.
H2M is honored to have attended such a distinguished event and to have been recognized with such a prestigious award.
ACEC New York is a proactive coalition of 270 firms representing every discipline of engineering related to the built environment — civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, environmental, geotechnical — and affiliated companies. Their shared goals are to further the business interests of their membership, enhance the quality and safety of the environment we all live and work in, and help ensure the vitality of our communities. For more information, visit www.acecny.org.
Celebrating 85 years, H2M is a full-service consulting and design firm offering the expertise of more than 390 architects, engineers (water supply, civil/site, structural, M/E/P, wastewater and environmental), planners, designers, inspectors, surveyors and scientists. H2M is proud of its long history of client service and consistent ability to meet architectural, engineering, and environmental challenges head on. H2M offers a practical approach, with creative results.
