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National Aquarium in Baltimore – Pier 3 Conference Area

[col3]The National Aquarium in Baltimore is the most popular attraction in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. More than 1.4 million people visit the Aquarium every year. The scope of this project involved complete audiovisual systems design in the Pier 3 Conference Room. Specified systems include: video projection, remote controls, program and speech audio reinforcement and audiovisual recording and baseband distribution systems. Project responsibilities include: complete specifications for all audiovisual/multimedia systems, design of custom presenter’s lectern, design and coordination of supporting infrastructure, power and heat load information, project management through bidding & negotiations, and construction administration project management through systems testing and acceptance. This project has been successfully complete since April 2010.[/col3]

 

[col3]Architect: Hord/Coplan/Macht
Project: Pier 3 Conference Area
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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Morgan State University – New Communications Center Building

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LOCATION:
Baltimore, Maryland

ARCHITECT:
Anshen + Allen Architects

CONSTRUCTION COST:
$22 MILLION

GROSS SQUARE FOOTAGE:
78,600 square feet

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[col3]The scope of this project includes a $2.5 million dollar design to budget for educational technology systems to include: video production and recording, digital/analog audio recording, videoconferencing, audiovisual presentation and recording, along with the supporting inside/outside cable plant with associated infrastructure. A closed circuit IP based security system is also specified for the new building including a 16-channel high performance duplex multiplexer with remote control, and multiple high-resolution cameras for perimeter and interior surveillance. The types of spaces to receive audiovisual presentation systems include: WMSU and WEAA On-Air and Production Studios with associated control rooms and talent areas, audio/video engineering studios, forensics and electronic production laboratories, typical classrooms (30-50 seat), sub-dividable classrooms (140-seat), conference rooms, and collaborative group study type spaces. A 160-seat lecture hall and a room dedicated to distance learning (videoconferencing) were also included in the project scope. The broadcast technology studio in the building includes demonstration and post-production audio/video recording studios, audio/video record/edit suites and master control/production consoles. Scope of design work includes the complete specifications and project management for all audiovisual and telecommunications cabling for voice, data and RF video signals into the new building. Specifications include details outlining procedures and methods of connecting to existing campus telecommunications networks, as well as, the infrastructure to support the relocation of the campus Data Center from Banneker Hall to the new Communications Center. Additional responsibilities include the review of building criteria as they apply to acoustics, noise and vibration for all acoustically sensitive spaces, the development of acoustical criteria for HVAC equipment noise levels and sound isolation, and recommendations for room layout, shaping, and acoustical finishes. The project has been successfully complete since August 2006.[/col3]

 

 

 

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Montgomery County – Strathmore Performing Arts Center

[col3]Convergent Technologies Design Group (CTDG) was asked by Washington Professional Systems (WPS) to conduct an analysis of proposed audiovisual systems for the Strathmore Performing Arts Center located in Bethesda, MD. The analysis included quality control review of signal flow, control flow, furniture details, and plan and elevation details provided by WPS. Founded in 1981, Strathmore is located on a scenic 11-acre site and is committed to providing multi-disciplinary arts programming. It maintains a resident partnership with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, the national Philharmonic, and the Washington Performing Arts Society.[/col3]

[col3]LOCATION: Bethesda, MD

SERVICES PROVIDED FOR: Washington Professional Systems

SYSTEMS VALUE: $120,000

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Montgomery College – Bioscience Education Center

[col3]The Bioscience Education Center is part of a larger process to upgrade the Germantown campus of Montgomery College, in an effort to better meet the demands of thegrowing bioscience fields, and increase student capacity. Offering both degrees and certificates in Biotechnology and Life Science, the emphasis of the Biotechnology program is on applied laboratory skills relevant to the biotechnology industry. Introductory coursework in biotechnology, biology, chemistry and mathematics will be available in the new facility. For Convergent Technologies, the scope of this project includes telecommunications cabling systems with associated supporting infrastructure for voice/data/RF video outlets, and audiovisual systems infrastructure design services for additional classroom and laboratory space supporting students who wish to pursue bioscience courses (including biology, chemistry, biotechnology, etc). This project ensures that students have state-of-the-art facilities, housing new classrooms and laboratory spaces.[/col3]

 

[col3]LOCATION: Rockville, Maryland

ARCHITECT: The Lukmire Partnership

PROJECT BUDGET: $83 million

GROSS SQUARE FOOTAGE: 127,000 gross square feet

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Mercy Medical Center – Mary Catherine Bunting Center

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LOCATION:
Baltimore, Maryland

ARCHITECT:
Ellerbe Becket

CONSTRUCTION COST:
$292 Million

GROSS SQUARE FOOTAGE:
672,000 gsf

 

The scope of this project includes complete design services for telecommunications (voice/data) cabling systems, cable antenna television (CATV) systems, closed circuit video systems (CCTV), and acoustics, noise & vibration control for the new Mercy Medical Center replacement patient tower located in downtown Baltimore. The new 160-bed tower will house an emergency department, surgery department, intensive care unit, orthopedic medical/surgical units, obstetrics, neo-natal ICU, post-partum unit, imaging department, and out-patient services. Project opportunities include the design of a universal patching approach for voice and data station cabling to accommodate Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP), an IP addressable CCTV system monitored over the hospital’s Local Area Network (LAN), and interface wiring for CATV control through the nurse call system in patient rooms. Additional responsibilities include the development of acoustical criteria for isolation of the building structure due to structure-borne vibration including traffic vibration along St. Paul Street, HVAC equipment noise control, sound isolation, as well as, interior room acoustics for various spaces throughout the facility. The project was completed in spring 2011.

 

 

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Friends School of Baltimore – Dining Hall Renovations

[col3]The Friends School of Baltimore, founded on Quaker values and ideals, serves approximately 960 co-ed students grades Pre-K through 12. The scope of work for this project includes the complete renovation of the school’s dining hall. Convergent Technologies provided complete design services for audiovisual systems with associated supporting infrastructure to include large format presentation displays and a new sound system. System features include speakers placed within columns throughout the space. Existing skylights in the facility presented challenges with regards to contrast ratios and image quality. Additionally, budgetary constraints limited the ability to select equipment designed to address these difficulties. The unique shaping of the ceiling design also presented a challenge for the attachment of drop down audiovisual screens. Convergent designed a solution that addressed the unique challenges presented in this space. This project has been completed since September 2009.[/col3]

 

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LOCATION: Baltimore, Maryland

ARCHITECT: Ziger /Snead Architects

CONSTRUCTION COST: $1 Million

GROSS SQUARE FOOTAGE: 7,500 gross square feet

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Franklin Square Hospital – New Patient Tower

[col3]The scope of this project includes complete design services for telecommunications (voice/data) cabling, nurse call/code blue, audio paging, audiovisual presentation, access control, video surveillance, equipment tracking, and wireless infrastructure systems for the new five story Franklin Square Hospital patient tower. The new 291-room tower will house an expanded six zone emergency department, large intensive care unit, and four new medical surgical units. Project responsibilities included the development of a technology systems program manual outlining new and existing technology systems based on site surveys, inventories, and programming workshops with representatives from Franklin Square Hospital. Representatives from the hospital were divided into three focus groups  clinical engineering, facilities department, and information systems/technology – in order to streamline the process and gather the right players early in the design process. Project opportunities included more robust wireless networks enabling doctors and nurses increased mobility and productivity over legacy communications systems. This project has been successfully complete since November 2010.[/col3]

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LOCATION: Baltimore, Maryland

ARCHITECT: Wilmot Sanz Gaithersburg

MEP ENGINEER: Leach Wallace Baltimore, Maryland

GROSS SQUARE FOOTAGE: 356,000 gsf

CONSTRUCTION COST: $175 MILLION

OWNER REFERENCE: Dennis Kephart Sr. Director of ISS/Facility Management (443) 777-7254

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Enoch Pratt Free Library – Renovation & Annex Addition Children’s Garden Theater

[col3]The scope of this project included a $125,000.00 design to budget for audiovisual & multimedia systems to include: stereo surround sound program audio, videoconferencing, audiovisual presentation and recording. The primary space to receive audiovisual & multimedia systems was a 175-Seat Theater with projection/videoconference capability and a custom millwork equipment rack unit housing all audiovisual source, processing and loudspeaker systems. Project responsibilities included: complete specifications for all audiovisual/multimedia and RF video cabling systems, complete acoustical analysis and room finishes criteria, and project management through bidding & negotiations, concluding with construction administration through systems testing and acceptance. Systems that were specified for the theater included a six channel stereo surround sound program audio system that compliments a high light output projection system with touchpanel remote control. Design meetings included discussions with both design team project managers and the owner’s technical representatives to establish and verify existing standards for the to be specified technology components, as well as, value engineering exercises to maintain project budget. The project was a three-year, multi-phase design project. The project has been successfully complete since June 2002.[/col3]

 

[col3]LOCATION: Baltimore, Maryland

ARCHITECT: Ayers Saint Gross Architects and Beyer Blinder Belle Architects

CONSTRUCTION COST: $2 MILLION

GROSS SQUARE FOOTAGE: 10,000 gross square feet

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Coppin State University Physical Education Complex

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Architect:
Hord, Coplan Macht; Sasaki Associates

Location:
Baltimore, Maryland

Construction Cost:
$109 Million

Project Size:
234,000 gsf

The scope of this project for Coppin State University includes complete technology systems design services for: telecommunications cabling systems (voice, data, RF Video), audiovisual presentation systems, Local Area Network (LAN), Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP)/Private Branch Exchange (PBX), and Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) electronics. The types of spaces to receive technology systems include: a 4000-seat Arena, Auxiliary Gymnasium, Tape Storage/Review Room, Competitive Pool, Dance/Fitness Rooms, Multipurpose Room, Conference/Meeting Rooms, 40 & 50-seat Classrooms, Physical Education Computer Lab/Studio, and Outdoor Playing Fields. Scope of design work includes the complete specifications and project management for all telecommunications cabling for voice, data and RF video signals into the new building from existing campus distribution points. Specifications include details outlining procedures and methods of connecting to existing campus telecommunications networks. Additional responsibilities include the review of building criteria as they apply to acoustics, noise and vibration for the Arena and other noise critical spaces, the development of acoustical criteria for HVAC equipment noise levels and sound isolation, and recommendations for room layout, shaping, and acoustical finishes. Project scope includes complete programming narrative system overview descriptions and detailed per space cost estimating for all technology systems. The project is currently in the Construction Administration phase with construction scheduled to be complete Winter 2009.

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Coppin State University – Health and Human Services Building

[col3]The scope of this project includes a $3.5 million design to budget for educational technology systems to include: healthcare observation & recording, immersion classroom distance learning, internet based classroom teaching systems, audiovisual presentation and recording, program/speech audio reinforcement, custom instructor’s stations, telecommunications cabling (voice, data, RF Video), as well as network, wireless, and telephony electronics. The types of spaces to receive educational technology systems include: 100-seat lecture hall, general classrooms/laboratories, seminar classrooms, distance learning center, moot court room, technology center, computer labs, observation/exam rooms, demonstration/counseling rooms, and meeting/conference rooms. Design responsibilities include program verification, drawing documentation, specification preparation, and construction administration for all audiovisual systems, telecommunications cabling systems, and acoustics, noise & vibration control analysis. Specifications include procedures and methods for connecting existing campus telecommunications networks and expanding campus infrastructure to incorporate the 100% growth of outlet counts on the campus as a result of this new project. Additional responsibilities include the review of building criteria as they apply to acoustics, noise and vibration control for all acoustically sensitive spaces, mechanical systems, and a nearby railway line. Project opportunities include working with campus technical staff to incorporate cutting edge Internet based learning software [Tegrity] into classroom instructional technology systems, and the integration of audiovisual recording/monitoring over the local area network. This project has been successfully complete since spring 2009.[/col3]

 

[col3]LOCATION: Baltimore, Maryland

ARCHITECT: Design Collective, Inc.

CONSTRUCTION COST: $50 MILLION

GROSS SQUARE FOOTAGE: 160,000 square feet

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