Trystate Mechanical Completes HVAC Retrofit as Part of Restoration of Historic Kings Theatre in Brooklyn

Douglaston, NY (PRWEB) January 27, 2015

Leading New York metro-area mechanical construction, service and energy services firm Trystate Mechanical is pleased to announce the completion of new cooling and heating systems for the restored Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, NY. Trystates HVAC design and installation contract was awarded by the projects general construction manager, Gilbane. Trystate has also been retained by ACE Theatrical Group, which operates the Theatre, to provide ongoing HVAC maintenance service.

The $95-million public-private project broke ground in January 2013, and the herculean task of its thorough restoration was recently completed. An icon of the golden age of New York City architecture that had been shuttered and neglected for nearly 40 years, the theater will hold its grand re-opening concert featuring Diana Ross on February 3.

Design-assist HVAC construction

Kings Theatre is a great example of Trystates approach to HVAC design-build / design-assist project delivery. Shortly after the developer was selected by the City of New York for the historic restoration and modernization of the theater, and more than 24 months before construction started, Trystate completed surveying of the existing buildings HVAC systems and worked with the owner, construction manager, and design team on HVAC system design, equipment selection, and energy efficiency. Trystates pre-construction services proved to be a strong financial investment, with its recommendations leading to the construction of an energy-efficient HVAC system that matches the operational needs of the theater with the comfort requirements of its visitors.

We could not be more pleased to have been part of this exciting and challenging project, said Trystate president Michael Liberta. And we were very pleased to be able to assign individuals from the surrounding community, both Brooklyn-based subcontractors and Brooklyn-based workers, said Liberta.

HVAC equipment and salvaged features

Trystate installed two air-cooled chillers in partnership with Trane, which provided controls systems, and four large packaged rooftop gas-fired units powered by natural gas. The chillers and boilers are connected to three air handling units controlled by advanced variable air volume (VAV) units. Refrigeration split systems were installed to provide spot cooling in critical high-heat areas such as projection booths.

Fortunately much of the original ductwork was able to be salvaged by Trystate, which worked with strategic partner TechClean to clean, repair, sanitize, and reline the existing ductwork. Additionally, a series of existing tunnels underneath the seating bowl was cleaned, sanitized, and coated so that they could serve as the return air system for the theater. These important steps reduced the need for demolition of the architectural ceilings, avoiding the associated cost, waste, and loss of important features.

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Trystate Mechanical Completes HVAC Retrofit as Part of Restoration of Historic Kings Theatre in Brooklyn