CENTURY PARK TOWER

Working in collaboration with Humphreys and Partners Architects, and developer Procura, Arrow Engineering contributed Mechanical and Electrical services for Century Park Tower, an 18-storey residential tower located in Century Park, Edmonton. Century Park Tower is comprised of 168 residential units (one and two bedroom suites), with two levels of underground parking, and is heralded as the “epitome of cutting-edge environmental engineering and technology”. Featuring solar panels, triple glazed windows, high speed elevators, a fitness facility, a resident’s lounge and urban gardens, created for the use of residents, Century Park Tower offers downtown style living out of Edmonton’s downtown core.  Century Park Tower will utilize sourced heat and power using energy-efficient materials; the design of these systems required significant contributions by Arrow’s Mechanical and Electrical design teams, and provides residents with the opportunity to live in a cutting-edge, energy-efficient space.

Century Park Tower has experienced numerous owner-driven changes in both scope and project team representation at the owner level. This complex project has required that our team remain nimble and organized throughout the duration of design and construction, as is often the case in long term projects. This project was completed in 2019.

The Botanica mixed-use residential project demonstrates the capabilities of Arrow’s Mechanical and Electrical teams in the delivery of integrated engineering services throughout the delivery of a long-term, phased project.

The Botanica is intended to deliver a high standard of community-inspired living to residents of the City of St. Albert, boasting spectacular views and proximity to many of St. Albert’s amenities. Intended to honour the legacy of the Hole Family, Botanica was designed to create an environment which allows occupants to enjoy the outdoors with proximity to St. Albert’s renowned riverfront space.

Working collaboratively with Boudreau Developments, Arrow’s Mechanical and Electrical teams worked to deliver a new standard of design in luxury condominium living to residents of St. Albert. Botanica includes a two-storey Central Hall Lobby, complete with a water and botanical tribute to the late Lois Hole, a rooftop terrace, approximately 280 luxury single and two-bedroom units, a two-storey health and wellness centre and underground parkade.

Arrow’s Electrical team is currently in the midst of designing Botanica Phase II. Botanica Phase II is comprised of 118 units, along with three levels of underground parkade, and is located on the site of the original Botanica development in St. Albert, AB. Botanica Phase II is intended to deliver the same standard of luxury that Botanica Phase I has become known for.

Working in collaboration with Architecture Tkalcic Bengert, our team designed Bedford Village, a four-storey mixed-use residential project totalling approximately 63,271 SF. Part of the ‘Centre in the Park’ development in Sherwood Park AB, which combines municipal services, residential / retail space, and public spaces, Bedford Village Phase 3 is made up of assisted-living suites, commercial space and lounge space on the main floor, with standard residential suites located on the remaining three floors.

Because Bedford Village Phase 3 is part of a larger development, our team was able to utilize the existing district energy system, and tie in mechanical systems in order to optimize efficiency. Additionally, with efficiency in mind, we worked to incorporate heat recovery design into the ventilation system for all residential suites.

Our team worked through a redesign of required mechanical systems based to reduce overall project costs. Working collaboratively with the owner group and contractor, the Arrow team was able to assist in establishing what was important to the owner group in terms of proposed design and system; ultimately this exercise allowed our team to help save the owner group unnecessary expense.

Working alongside GEC Architecture, Arrow’s Electrical group has been contracted to finalize design of the luxurious West Block, located in Glenora, one of Edmonton’s most prominent neighborhoods. West Block is comprised of luxury condominium suites, and includes space for a rooftop dog run, two-storeys of commercial space at the base of the building, and ample terraces, with space for an ‘urban square’ located at the heart of the development. Located on a 3.5 acre site at the westernmost point of Glenora, West Block is within walking distance of a proposed LRT site, Edmonton’s River Valley, and minutes from Downtown.

West Block was formerly known as the ‘Glenora Skyrise’ project, a prominent development challenged with multiple setbacks. West Block formally commenced with a new project and ownership team in 2015, with Arrow’s Electrical team as lead Electrical Design Consultant. Upon change in ownership, West Block’s original design was diverged from; as such Arrow’s Electrical team worked to design electrical systems from scratch, all while considering existing foundation walls and other structural components. West Block is scheduled to go to tender in July of 2016, and construction is anticipated to commence shortly thereafter.

The Habitat for Humanity Neufeld build is the largest Habitat for Humanity Development in Canadian History and is located in Edmonton’s Rutherford community. Habitat Neufeld is intended to house 64 families upon completion in 2016. Given Arrow’s long-standing commitment towards Habitat builds, and emphasis on corporate social responsibility, our team was thrilled at the opportunity to contribute to the design of this significant historical build.

Working in collaboration with IBI Architects, Arrow’s Mechanical and Electrical teams designed a combination of stacked row housing and apartments, totalling 64 units. Many of these units incorporate barrier-free housing space on the main levels in order to facilitate wheelchair accessibility; the second and third floors are designed as bi-level split single-family homes.

Given the nature of Habitat for Humanity homes, all design for Habitat Neufeld Landing  was required to meet Built-Green standards, with the intention of of-setting energy costs for homeowners. With this in mind, Arrow’s Mechanical team designed systems to include high-efficiency furnaces and hot water heaters, while Arrow’s electrical team designed high-efficiency site lighting, coordinated site services, designed interior lighting layouts and more, all with sustainable standards in mind.

The Augustana residential tower adds to the list of high-rise residential projects altering the skyline of Downtown Edmonton. Augustana is comprised of 30-storeys of residential space, totaling 226 units, and is intended to deliver high-quality rental space for residents of Downtown. Augustana holds space for retail bays on the main floor, and contains a sizable parkade for the convenience of residents.

Working alongside the team from Dialog Architecture and with developer Pangman Development Corporation, Arrow’s Electrical team worked to deliver a an efficient yet highly stylized interior lighting design, along with the design of distribution equipment, including branch circuit panels. Arrow is contracted to work on the Augustana from schematic / design development all the way through to construction. Augustana is tentatively scheduled for construction in Fall 2016.

Located at off of the bustling intersection of Stony Plain Road and 170th Street, Mayfield Centre houses the Mayfield World Health Club. Comprised of approximately 27,071 SF, spread across two storeys, Mayfield World Health includes standard, open-concept fitness space with cardio and weight machines, as well as a child care centre, a Booster Juice location, administration spaces, fitness studios, and a women’s only workout area. Locker rooms in this club include showers, steam rooms and washrooms; design for laundry service was also required.

Arrow’s Mechanical team worked to design systems throughout this location. Specific consideration was given to the hot yoga studio, which was required to be high heat / high humidity. Our team designed radiant hearing panels, ensuring that the room could heat to the appropriate temperature, while designing systems which would disburse humidity when the room was out of use.

Arrow Engineering provided Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Services for the three new LA Fitness Facilities in Newcastle, Sunwapta and South Edmonton; each facility measures approximately 45,000 SF (4,200 SM). Intended to deliver fitness options for a variety of clients and preferences, LA Fitness designs incorporate large, open concept spaces with room for fitness equipment typical to traditional gym settings, in addition to basketball courts, racquetball / squash courts, a lap pool and spa / sauna facilities, and various aerobics spaces and weight rooms including circuit, cycling and cardio training equipment rooms. Additionally, each facility includes staff and administrative office spaces, a “Kids Klub” daycare space and a juice bar.

LA Fitness is a chain based out of California; given the prototypical nature of original designs, our team was faced with the challenge of creating a Canadian version of American prototypes, and worked collaboratively with the Architect, Owner and LA Fitness’ previous, California-based engineer in order to accomplish a high-quality Canadian version of the original designs. In addition to various changes in codes, design standards and requirements, Arrow’s Mechanical team was required to redesign with the cold Northern climate environment in mind, differing from the original design, intended for a much warmer, West Coast climate.

Significant collaboration and coordination were required with the pool designer, who, like the original engineer, was based out of the States. Arrow’s Mechanical team worked to coordinate their pool design into the overall design of each facility. Additionally, in two locations, our team was required to coordinate with the developer with regards to water pressure, and service connection points.

Arrow’s Mechanical team has a strong track record in the delivery of community recreation centres. Working alongside the team from Architecture Tkalcic Bengert, Arrow’s Mechanical team worked to design a new two-storey, multi-use recreational centre for the community of Valleyview, AB. A large, highly-functional pool area is made up of ‘competitive space’, a hot tub, a ‘splash area’, change rooms, a pool viewing corridor, steam rooms, and ‘party rooms’. An adjoining, multi-use field house provides space for three basketball courts or one indoor soccer field and can easily accommodate large private events, with easy access to a full commercial-grade kitchen. The second floor of the recreation centre field house contains a running track above the field house and a large fitness area, overlooking the basketball courts / soccer field; fitness-studio spaces, complete with studios, change rooms and washrooms. are also included within the second floor. Shared space within the facility is comprised of reception desks, a concession area complete with a small kitchen, a two-storey atrium in the entrance of the building, and small tenant lease space.

Arrow’s Mechanical team worked to design heating, ventilation and air conditioning for the field house, the pool area and administration areas, as well as plumbing throughout (with the exception of the pool mechanical systems). Our team also designed the fire protection systems for the building. Though this building was not required to meet specific LEED® standards, our Mechanical team have designed the mechanical equipment and systems with sustainability and energy efficiency in mind.

With increasing demand for entertainment space in West Edmonton, the owner group elected to renovate and expand existing casino space located at West Edmonton Mall. Starlight Casino is set to open in 2017, and will almost double the size of existing space, at approximately 106,300 SF of gaming, restaurant and entertainment space. Given the unique requirements of casino design, Arrow’s Mechanical and Electrical teams were required to work with a large assortment of specialized consultants throughout design and construction; these included AGLC, a specialty lighting consultant, security consultant, an AV consultant, and Gateway Casino’s internal IT group. The specific requirements of each of these groups required that our teams remain nimble and highly adaptable throughout the design process, considering the unique requirements of each group. The budget for this project proved its own unique set of challenges for our team, who were required to undertake extreme cost savings exercises for this project, forcing creative solutions throughout design in order to adhere to the extremely stringent budget. The expansion component of this project required the takeover of various CRU’s and Big Box Stores within the mall; our teams were required to incorporate and tie in existing systems into overall design in order to keep costs as economical as possible.

AGLC determines the number of gaming machines and their locations, so cabling locations are pre-determined and Arrow’s Electrical team were required to work the design of electrical feed around these locations, which sit on a raised floor base. Specialized server equipment was serviced by our team, with design inclusions for cooling, power, backup power and the design of backup generators to be located on the roof of the mall. Numerous high-security areas are spread throughout the casino, which required significant coordination with a specialized security consultant. Given the extremely high occupancy density and equipment loads, we designed high cooling systems and supplementary ventilation required in additional to conventional cooling systems. Mechanical systems were required to work in harmony with and tie into existing systems in expanded and existing space; considerations for these designs were made with the stringent budget in mind. Design of an enclosed ‘patio’ attached to the exterior of the casino required efficient, cost effective Mechanical design, and significant coordination with West Edmonton Mall.