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NAVFAC NAVY GATEWAY INN & SUITES

Convergent Technologies Design Group, Inc provided design services for audiovisual system electronics with associated supporting infrastructure design services for the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Navy Gateway Inn & Suites located in Naval Station Newport, RI. This project is to construct a new 200 guest room Navy Gateway Inn and Suites (NGIS) hotel. This new facility shall be the NAVSTA Newport Central Lodging facility serving as the main check-in point for all base lodging. This building will accommodate the majority of administrative, staff training, maintenance, and guest services functions to include an industrial laundry facility. The spaces to receive audiovisual systems will include Lobby Lounge, Reception Conference Room, and Industrial Laundry. Rooms will be able to operate in a stand-alone capacity, as well as centrally controlled via the Local Area Network. The lobby and reception areas will receive a flat panel display for informational and digital signage use. The conference room will serve as a platform for multimedia presentations and collaborations. For conferencing, the space will feature a wired conference phone and loudspeakers.

The system will include an integrated control processor with a wall dockable wireless touchscreen control panel. Project is to be completed in 2021.

LOCATION: Newport, RI
ARCHITECT: Michael Baker International, Moon Township, PA

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MGM International Resorts: MGM Springfield

[col3]Convergent Technologies Design Group has been asked to provide telecommunications cabling systems with associated supporting infrastructure for voice/data/RF video outlets, audiovisual system electronics with associated supporting infrastructure, room acoustics, interior sound isolation, HVAC noise control design services for the MGM Resorts MGM Springfield to be located in Springfield, Massachusetts. CTDG recommended Noise Criterion levels and room reverberation times for the following spaces: hotel, spa/fitness center, lobbies, retail spaces, suites, guestrooms, casino, banquet halls, food court, kitchens, hotel pool/deck, residential spaces, bowling alleys, cinema, restaurants/bars and church.[/col3]

[col3]Architect: Gensler
Location: Springfield, MA
Project Size: 841,933 GSF
Construction Cost: $80,000,000[/col3]

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MGM Resorts International: MGM National Harbor

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Architect:
SmithgroupJJR

Location:
National Harbor, DC

Project Size:
3,347,856 GSF

Construction Cost:
$925,000,000

 

Convergent Technologies Design Group, Inc. was engaged by SmithgroupJJR to provide Telecommunications, Acoustics, and Security design services for the MGM Resorts International National Harbor project located in Washington, DC. The new Building will be on 23 acres and will consist of 3,600 slot machines, 140 gaming tables, 300 suites, a concert theater, celebrity restaurants, spas, and high-end stores. The Telecommunications Structured Cabling System is comprised of multiple, physically discrete networks with specific purposes, including Gaming, Back of House, Hospitality, Security and Maryland Gaming. Due to the vast expanse of the building, this required special consideration Telecommunications Rooms and their associated infrastructure pathways. This project is scheduled for completion in July of 2016.

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Richardson Olmsted Complex: Core Project

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Architect:
Flynn Battaglia Architects

Location:
Buffalo, NY

Project Size:
480,000 GSF

Project Budget:
$56,400,000

 

Convergent Technologies Design Group, Inc. (CTDG) was engaged by Flynn Battaglia Architects to provide audiovisual, telecommunications, and security design services for the Richardson Olmsted Complex Core Project located in Buffalo, New York. The 140 year old renovated building will feature an 88-room boutique hotel, and 300-seat conference/ event center. The construction of the new building will begin 2014 and is estimated to be completed by 2016.

 

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National Aquarium in Baltimore – Main Cafe & Knott Harbor View Room

[col3]Convergent Technologies Design Group (CTDG) was asked by Design Collective, Inc. to provide audio systems design, room acoustics, and interior sound isolation analysis for the Knott Harbor View Room and Cafe at the National Aquarium located in Baltimore, MD. The unique architecture of the space required careful planning to ensure an even distribution of sound throughout the room. The final design included an extensive sound-reinforcement system including distributed loudspeakers, digital processing, wireless microphone capabilities, and an ability to handle a variety of audio sources. Analysis and recommendations were made regarding interior finishes, partition options, and design goals for background noise levels and RT60 times.[/col3]

 

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Architect: Design Collective, Inc.

Location: Baltimore, MD
Audio Systems Value: $30,000

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Kyma Restaurant – Room Acoustics/ Reverberation Time Analysis Project

[col3]Kyma Restaurant is a popular restaurant, bar and lounge located in Annapolis, Maryland. Convergent Technologies was asked to provide Acoustical Testing and Measurement services for Kyma Restaurant. The restaurant’s General Manager observed that noise levels when fully occupied were too loud and impeded normal conversations between diners. This project involved acoustical testing and measurement, sound isolation design, and treatment type recommendations. The purpose was to determine a means by which the reverberant noise could be reduced so as to provide a pleasant atmosphere for conversation. Scope of work included taking measurements during full occupancy, comparing to noise levels traditionally permissible in such environments and making recommendations to improve the acoustical quality of the restaurant by reducing noise levels. Recommendations included ceiling treatments for the first and second floors, window treatments and wall treatments. An acoustical report was developed outlining observations and recommendations. Included in the report was the suggestion of a phase implementation of the outlined recommendations and the recording of the results before proceeding to the next modification. This project has been complete since January 2007.[/col3]


[col3]LOCATION: Annapolis , MD[/col3]

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Hilton Hotels – Garden Inn of Annapolis

[col3]Convergent Technologies provided acoustics, noise and vibration control consulting for various spaces throughout the new 126 room Hilton Garden Inn, located in the heart of the Annapolis historic district. Services included conducting an analysis of various partition types. Recommendations were made for partition types including windows, operable partitions, and penetrations to be in keeping with desired sound levels. Spaces analyzed in this project included corridors, guest rooms, meeting room, pool/exercise room, mechanical/laundry room, and exterior areas. Convergent Technologies calculated STC ratings for custom partition types provided by the architect. The project has been successfully complete since 2006.[/col3]

 

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LOCATION: Annapolis Maryland

ARCHITECT: WGM Architecture + Interiors

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Chesapeake Bay Foundation – Gateway Conference Center

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PROPERTY:
Chesapeake Bay Foundation – Gateway Conference Center

LOCATION:
Annapolis, Maryland

ARCHITECT:
SmithGroup, Inc.

LOW VOLTAGE CONSULTANT:
FORTRAN Communications

CONSTRUCTION COST:
$7.2 MILLION

GROSS SQUARE FOOTAGE:
32,000 gross square feet

LEED CERTIFICATION:
Platinum

Description
The scope of this project included a $275,000.00 design to budget for audiovisual (AV) & multimedia systems to include: speech reinforcement, videoconferencing, audiovisual presentation and recording, along with custom conference room presenter’s station and associated infrastructure. The primary space to receive technology systems was a 200-Seat Conference/Training Room with videoconference capability and a master control/edit record room for the two spaces. Project responsibilities included: complete specifications for all audiovisual/multimedia and RF video cabling systems, complete acoustical analysis and room finishes criteria, project management through bidding & negotiations concluding with construction administration project management through systems testing and acceptance. The design scope commenced with a schematic design phase that included the development of preliminary design to cost estimates for the to be specified AV systems. The project was a three-year, multi-phase design project. The project has been successfully complete since January 2001.[/col3]