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Designing operation facilities with coastal resiliency in mind

At a Glance

  • 34K

    Square Feet

  • $15M

    Construction Value

Location
Cape Coral, Florida
Offices
Client
  • City of Cape Coral

Cape Coral Southwest Water Reclamation Facilities (SWWRF)

Constructed in 1995, the original operations building at the Southwest Water Reclamation Facilities (SWWRF) had been deemed uninhabitable due to safety concerns. With their wastewater operators working out of a trailer, the City of Cape Coral knew they needed to act. They reached out to our team to design two new buildings for the site.

The Operations and Maintenance Building is a two-story building that replaces the existing, abandoned building. We located Maintenance on the first floor and dedicated the second floor to Administration and Operations. With structural resilience in mind for this south Florida coastal building, the exterior materials include tilt-wall concrete construction and a covered area on the second floor for a generator and mechanical equipment.

The second building we designed for the site is a Generator Storage Building, which is a pre-engineered metal building with large canopies running the length of each side of the building to provide cover for portable generators. A bridge crane runs the length of the interior of the building.

These new buildings will allow SWWRF’s employees to safely continue operations whatever the weather—including Category 4 hurricanes and their associated storm surges.

At a Glance

  • 34K

    Square Feet

  • $15M

    Construction Value

Location
Cape Coral, Florida
Offices
Client
  • City of Cape Coral

Meet Our Team

Ken Anderson, Vice President, Buildings, Civic Sector Leader

Architecture has the ability to speak to the human soul. We have a responsibility with every project to create innovative, resilient spaces that connect people to the greater spirit of living.
Ken Anderson Vice President, Buildings, Civic Sector Leader Read More

Greg Shipley, Principal, Senior Project Manager

Approaching each design with a people-first mentality and developing the project holistically sets the course for a successful project.

Rachel Fitzgerald , Principal, Discipline Lead, Lighting

I love that my work blends science and technology with design and experience.

Jared Weismantel, Senior Associate, Senior Designer

I thrive in an environment focused on exploration and collaboration with a commitment to efficient and holistic design solutions.

Chris Brockmeier, Senior Principal, Community Development

Having grown up in the Panhandle, I am personally committed to projects that strengthen and sustain this region, and it shows in my designs and client service.

Meghan Cronin, Senior Associate

I love working with our team to successfully complete each project and to build relationships with clients.

Ken Anderson

Vice President, Buildings, Civic Sector Leader

Greg Shipley

Principal, Senior Project Manager

Rachel Fitzgerald

Principal, Discipline Lead, Lighting

Jared Weismantel

Senior Associate, Senior Designer

Chris Brockmeier

Senior Principal, Community Development

Meghan Cronin

Senior Associate

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