CLIENT:
MCPc | Owner
Krill Co. | Design-Build Contractor

SCOPE:
Phase I: 60,000 SF

CONSTRUCTION COST:
$9,400,000

COMPLETION DATE:
September 2017

AWARDS:
- AIA Cleveland / Cleveland Restoration Society Innovative Adaptive Use Award

- The State Historic Preservation Office of the Ohio History Connection Award of Merit. 2017

The Foundry Project Owners purchased a historic, industrial manufacturing complex on the banks of the Cuyahoga River with the goal of transforming the buildings into a new high-performance, state-of-the-art training and education center for the local rowing population. KAI provided Conceptual Master Planning through Contract Administration Services for the renovation and rehabilitation of the historic complex. 

The Phase I Scope of Work most notably included the renovation of a one-story brick structure to house two state-of-the-art rowing tanks, allowing for indoor rowing simulation year-round. KAI’s Phase I design also incorporated a new Main Entry two-story Stair/ Elevator Vestibule Addition, new Boat Storage areas, new Locker Rooms, the renovation of an existing Apartment, and new parking lots.

Phase II plans included additional Boat Storage Areas, a Parents’ Lounge, Classrooms and Student Study Areas, Meeting Room/Event spaces, and a public Boardwalk.

KAI’s efforts included careful planning to accommodate ongoing training activities on site, as well as phasing strategies which were critical to achieving the Owner’s schedule and budget objectives.

CLIENT:
Walsh Jesuit High School

SCOPE:
7,500 SF Addition, 450 SF Renovation

CONSTRUCTION COST:
$1,820,000

COMPLETION DATE:
December 2021

The project consisted of a new 7,500 SF, one-story addition to the existing WJHS school building for use as a New Weight Room & Fitness Center. The project also included the renovation of approximately 430 SF to convert a small portion of an existing Locker Room into new Weight Room Offices.  KAI designed the exterior architecture of the addition to blend seamlessly with other recently completed projects at the WJHS Football Stadium.

The new facility is equipped with Sorinex weight training equipment, an indoor synthetic turf training surface, and several resistance training machines. KAI and its engineers worked extensively with the WJHS Athletic Staff and equipment manufacturer to maximize the building area and the efficiency of the equipment layout within the limited available footprint while staying within the established budget. 

Prior to completion of the full Building Permit Package, the KAI A&E Team prepared a preliminary Site, Foundation, & Framing Package. This early package was part of the overall effort by the Project Team to expedite the construction process and to help mitigate the various potential supply chain issues encountered on the project.

Client:
Canton City School District / IRG Realty Advisors

Scope:
26,500 SF Addition

Construction Cost:
$6,500,000

Completion Date:
August 2020

KAI was retained by repeat client, IRG Realty Advisors, to provide A&E Services for this project serving the Canton City School District.  The new 26,500 SF sports facility sits on the Canton McKinley High School amongst the existing School Building and Natatorium. 

The addition includes a 4,000 SF Weight Room with customized equipment that will be utilized primarily by the perennial powerhouse Canton McKinley High School Football Teams.   Multiple customized Locker Rooms, Training Rooms, and Meeting Rooms are also included for all use by all sports teams at the school. The school district plans to also use the space as a community meeting room and for staff training.  

The facility includes large Back-of-House spaces to support the daily functions of the athletes. A large Laundry Room is provided with commercial-grade washers, dryers, and chemical equipment. An oversized equipment Storage Room serves the Locker Rooms with moveable shelving units and a wall of equipment cubbies that will allow players to retrieve their gear more efficiently.

The building exterior utilizes a combination of materials to provide a new fresh look while also complementing the existing buildings on campus.

Client:
Walsh Jesuit High School

Scope:
New Main Entry, Ticketing Booth, Home & Visitor Bleachers, Press Box, Concessions, Restrooms, Spirit Shop & Site Work

Construction Cost:
$3,000,000

Completion Date:
Fall 2017

KAI provided architectural design services for improvements to the Conway Memorial Stadium at WJHS. The project scope included a new Main Stadium Entry including a new Ticket Booth and Plaza; new Home and Visitors Bleachers and Press Box; a new Concessions, Restroom and Spirit Shop building; new perimeter fencing and extensive Site Work.

A new Team Room and Training building was also designed by the KAI A&E Team, to be constructed at a future date.

Client:
Urban Squash Cleveland / Urban Community School

Scope:
New 9,900 SF Youth Development Center

Construction Cost:
$2,440,000

Completion Date:
Fall 2018

The new 9,900 SF, one-story building on the campus of Urban Community School serves as the new home for Urban Squash Cleveland. The facility features four squash courts, including an all glass court surrounded by over 2,000 SF of observation and teaching space.  A 50’ x 30’ classroom divisible into two smaller rooms provides flexible education areas.  The new business office serves as Urban Squash Cleveland’s headquarters.  Additional program support space includes locker room and storage facilities.

The building is prominently located at the corner of W. 47th and Lorain Avenue, and the KAI north elevation design redefined the street edge that formally was consistent throughout the historic Lorain Avenue Landmark District.  The exterior materials include brick and stone accented by areas of metal and glass to complement existing school campus.

Client:
Pinnacle Sports

Construction Cost:
$2,900,000

Completion Date:
2008 (Phase I)

KAI recently developed a Master Plan for existing and newly acquired Pinnacle Sports properties. Phase I of the Master Plan was completed in 2008 and consists of a new outdoor, fully illuminated, multi-purpose synthetic athletic training surface and baseball field. The Gross Square Footage for the new synthetic turf surface is approximately 142,000 SF.

Understanding that the turf selection would be critical to surface water run‐off system estimate, the KAI/Consultant/Owner/Contractor Team researched multiple synthetic field surface manufacturers and products to ensure that the Owner would realize the best value in terms of playability, quality, and cost. KAI and its Civil Engineer, Campbell & Associates, worked closely with synthetic field surface manufacturer to assess the permeability of the new surface and the affect of same on the retention pond design. Multiple schemes were also studied and developed for a variety of baseball field orientations, lighting, and grading options before the final design was ultimately executed. The baseball field portion of the facility included a new backstop, dugouts, fencing, and concrete spectator seating areas.

A new access road and a deceleration lane into the Pinnacle Sports drive from State Route 18 were provided and parking was augmented to provide a total of 304 stalls. KAI also completed the design of a Flag Plaza which incorporates landscaping, flags, and a raised, triangular platform decorated with the Pinnacle Sports logo. As part of the Project Team, KAI endeavored to deliver a product which would satisfy the Owner’s request for premier athletic training fields while respecting the rural and residential character of Granger Township.

Client:
Case Western Reserve University

Construction Cost:
$375,000

Completion Date:
2010

KAI recently provided comprehensive architectural services for a new stadium for Case Western Reserve University’s Varsity Women’s Softball Team. The stadium was built at the existing softball diamond in its current location on the Case campus, near the intersection of Mistletoe Drive and Wade Park Avenue. KAI designed the entire site, inclusive of new concrete walkways and a new entry gate along Mistletoe Drive.

The new stadium includes a Press Box, grandstand seating, and bleacher seating behind the existing backstop. The project also includes the installation of perimeter backstop drainage.

KAI designed Mather Park with respect to the existing materials and facades of the nearby Nobby’s Ballpark, the adjacent football stadium, and North Quad student housing, thereby contributing to the unified campus aesthetic desired by the university. Accordingly, the exterior façade incorporates a combination of brick, metal panels, and ground‐face CMU. Sconces which provide accent lighting are also included on the exterior and match those used at Nobby’s Ballpark.

Client:
Walsh Jesuit High School

Construction Cost:
$2,900,000 (Ricco Fieldhouse)

Completion Date:
1995, 1999, 2001

The pre‐engineered Fieldhouse contains one full basketball court with three half courts and four volleyball courts. The 30,000 SF project completed phase one of the WJHS Master Plan. The initial design included shell space for four future classrooms located above the locker rooms. In 1999, KAI completed the construction documents and the classrooms were built. Two suspended batting cages are also housed in the Fieldhouse, capable of being raised and lowered for use. Additional support areas include coaches’ offices, varsity locker rooms, and equipment storage rooms.

Subsequent projects for the athletic department completed by KAI include a 4,300 SF Wrestling Addition, Baseball Press Box & Concession Stand, and Soccer Locker Room Addition Projects.

Client:
Pinnacle Sports

Construction Cost:
$2,300,000

Completion Date:
2004

Completed in 2004, the 46,000 SF Baseball building is attached to the Pinnacle Sports complex. The facility is a “state of the art” complex featuring an indoor baseball/softball field with capabilities of high school infield regulation dimensions, 12 batting cages, weight room, and multiple personal training areas. The 40’ ceilings are brightly illuminated, and other amenities include synthetic grass, a Pro‐Batter virtual reality pitching machine, observation platforms, and a conference room.