aviator

BROOKLYN, new york

Project details

ROLE: PROJECT DIRECTOR/OWNER REPRESENTATIVE
Duration: February 2004 - February 2007
Client: Aviator Sports & Recreation, LLC
Project Size: 170,000 sf

Project team

Renovation/Exterior Shell Architect: Ciardullo Associates, New York
Interior Architect: Jack Gordon Associates, New York
General Contractor: Iannelli Construction, New York
Co-Generation Plant Consultant: Energy Spectrum, New York
Co-General Plant Contractor: United Technologies/Carrier Corporation, New York
Business Branding/Marketing: Landor Associates, New York

Project narrative

Recreation and entertainment complex at Floyd Bennett Field (New York’s first commercial airport). Developed in response to the National Park Service (NPS) concession award for a recreation facility that would incorporate the adaptive re-use of four historic airplane hangars in what is now Gateway National Park, the facility encompasses, under one roof, two NHL-regulation hockey rinks with related ice refrigeration and locker facilities, one with seating for 2,300 spectators; a 16,000-square-foot gymnastics and dance center; a 14,000-square-foot fitness/performance training center with locker rooms and a lounge; an 18,000-square-foot field house with hardwood floors; an 8,000-square-foot food court with seating; a 3,000-square-foot sports bar area; and a 5,000-square-foot banquet hall. In addition, adjacent to the building, there are two fully lit, full-size soccer pitches with state-of-the-art synthetic turf, seating for up to 6,000 spectators, and a 3-acre event area. 

Innovations

The building receives all of its power and cooling from a $5.2 million, 1.4mW natural gas-fired micro-turbine co-generation plant, (CCHP) developed with Carrier/United Technologies Corporation. Heat is provided as a byproduct of the Ice Making Process for the hockey rinks.

Management responsibilities

Integrated project delivery coordination and management of all design and construction processes, including: Coordination of ownership group business and aesthetic desires/consensus building for direction of design/construction team; Creative design input; Identification and coordination with internationally renowned marketing/branding consultant to inform architecture, Coordination with NPS and New York State Historic Preservation Office for design and construction sequence approvals; Team building (identified and selected all contractors, interior design architects, and consultants), Development and management of overall budget and schedule; Negotiation of all construction general contract and Multi-Prime contracts (General Construction, HVAC, CO-Generation, Audio/Visual/Security, and Demolition/Asbestos removal); Negotiation of architect and consultant agreements; Intensive value-engineering efforts to maintain budget and schedule goals during fast-track construction sequence; Researching/recommending/completing buyout of all major sports surfaces and equipment, including synthetic turf and a 35’ x 70’ climbing wall; Coordinating design/construction of ice rink refrigeration; Researching, recommending and procuring historic full-scale airplane replica; Coordinating the design and construction of the facility’s restaurant/bar/banquet hall; Coordinating with Madison Square Garden for hockey farm club requirements for lockers, television broadcasting and seating issues; and Coordinating and Managing the building’s co-generation plant design/construction and controls integration with building HVAC and electrical systems, and coordination with Co-Gen Plant consultant to maximize NYSERDA development cost rebate program.