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Scope of Project:
The Spa and Fitness Center was the first major expansion to this world famous hotel property in 100 years. The new 30,000 square foot facility needed to be designed to complement the historic architecture and also to meet the environmental stewardship goals of the family owned resort.

Summary:
The facility is designed in three levels and is connected to the main hotel through an enclosed walkway. The building is designed with a pool level, a spa level and a fitness level.

An indoor pool of 60 ft long and 40 ft wide is housed in a light filled space with natural stone and wood finishes. There is also an outdoor whirlpool that is heated in the winter and the surrounding deck is provided with a radiant snow melting system for ease of guest use year-round. The HVAC system incorporates a dehumidifying heat pump system and distribution ductwork hidden within the architecture and underground.

The Spa Level includes 16 separate treatment rooms. There are single message rooms, double rooms, wet, dry and hot stone therapy rooms. Each room has individual temperature and humidity control with some rooms containing gas fire places. The Spa level also includes saunas, steam rooms and foot message rooms. Included is a women’s and men’s verandas for post activity or treatment relaxation with beautiful views of Mohonk Lake and the surrounding mountains.

The Fitness Level includes state-of-the-art fitness equipment as well as free weights. Instructional movement rooms are provided for aerobics and Yoga classes. The fitness level also includes locker rooms and showers.

The entire building is heated and cooled with a closed loop geothermal heat pump system. The system also provides domestic hot water, snow melt capacity and pool space conditioning. This system was selected both for its energy efficiency as well as the advantage of no visible or noisy exterior mechanical equipment.

The lighting throughout the facility has been completely integrated into the architectural design vernacular and succeeds in both visual impact and low energy use.

 

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Scope of Project:
Provide a new air and lighting design to facilitate the complete remodel of the existing ballroom at the Gideon Putnam Resort with minimal impact on existing systems.

Summary:
Taking special consideration for the architectural “clouds” and chandeliers featured in this renovation, an air distribution system was designed that would provide sufficient throw and diffusion without having adverse effects on the suspended ceiling features.  By utilizing linear bar style diffusion both occupant comfort and ceiling aesthetics were improved without causing any unwanted movement of the chandeliers. By re-using existing ductwork mains and rerouting branch ductwork where possible, the HVAC alterations were able to be done with minimal time and cost.

The lighting distribution was designed while taking into consideration the various configurations of the room that would be possible. Multiple levels of light and controls were incorporated with full dimming of the LED light fixtures specified, from full power light levels for detailed conference table work down to just a twinkling of light for more intimate occasions.

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