2023

_ Sgt. Clean Car Wash

Lakewood, Ohio

Designer: Blatchford Architects

Contractor: Fortney & Weygandt, Inc.

Converting a legacy car wash building in a historic building in Cleveland’s suburbs had its challenges. Working within the parameters of the job, the team gutted the building and narrowed the site, which required precise coordination of the schedule and subcontractors. The narrow site often prevented multiple subs from working on the project at the same time due to staging and material storage. Therefore, it had to develop a multi-phasing system to allow trades people to work unencumbered while also staying on schedule.

The Animal Cardiology Clinic }

Brooklyn, New York

Designer: FCA

Contractor: McAlpine Contracting

The clinic, which provides specialized cardiology care for dogs and cats, is located on the ground floor of a mixed-use 21-story building. One of technical challenges related to the plumbing and elevation of the floor slab. The treatment rooms required extensive underfloor drainage for sinks and other equipment. The original floor elevation was 10 inches below street level. The existing plumbing outflows were too high to connect gravity flow piping for the new equipment. The existing concrete slab then was channeled to create depressions for new piping, while the concrete floor was raised with 6 inches of insulation and a 4-inch thick concrete slab so the piping could meet code requirements.

_ Red, Wine & Brew

Westlake, Ohio

Designer: Jencen Architecture

Contractor: Paramount Construction

Known for its vast selection of craft beers, private label wines and cigars, the new Red, Wine & Brew (RWB) prototype goes beyond aesthetics. The new look is helping launch the RWB brand into new markets for expansion, both regionally and nationally. Notable branded moments include the glass front walk-in humidor and the “Welcome Friends” bar-style POP and tasting area, which is designed for four main functions, including checking customers out and hosting wine tastings. It also serves as a staging area where customers can place their items while shopping, and staging area for inventory deliveries. The custom butcher block-style countertop provides a soft industrial look, while the vertical, column-style chalkboard promotes wine-tasting events as well as new items to try or daily specials. From above, the open ceiling provides a light spacious feeling.