R.E. Dimond and Associates provided electrical infrastructure design for the recently renovated and historic Madam Walker Legacy Center, as well as MEP for second-floor restrooms. Electrical design included transformers dedicated to future theatrical lighting systems, an architectural style dimming system, and provisions for a future emergency system for house lighting.
The American Legion’s national headquarters was originally located on a five block plaza in Indianapolis, Indiana. Built entirely with Indiana limestone, the historic 777 N. Meridian building was included in the headquarters and renovated as part of an Indiana War Memorial Plaza development.
The redevelopment finished in early 2020 when the original American Legion National Headquarters building at 777 N. Meridian reopened as the Indiana Veterans Center.
The larger War Memorial Plaza project, funded in part by the State of Indiana, introduced new ADA-accessible ramps, restrooms, elevators, and other modern amenities at 777 N. Meridian. The building is now also home to all divisions of the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs.
R.E. Dimond and Associates was challenged to renovate and modernize this historic neoclassical structure with:
To achieve the building’s goals, save taxpayers money, and set the building up for long-term success, our teams used innovative techniques and design solutions.
$2,695.000
Construction Completion
Fall 2018
Challenge
Modernizing outdated HVAC systems and controls in the historic theatre.
Strategy
Complete renovation of building systems including replacement of steam boilers, hot water heat exchanger distribution system, and perimeter heat pumps, as well as replacement of air handling units and controls.
Completion:
2020
Challenge
Modernize a double balcony 1906 theatre to accommodate current needs including an additional movie screen, rentable entertainment space, full commercial kitchen, classrooms and programming space, all while maintaining historic character of building.
Strategy
Replacement of residential gas fired furnaces and abandoned steam boilers with a updated modernized HVAC system with AHU and fan coil units, as well as add technology updates and retrofit to the buildings lighting, electrical service, plumbing, fire alarm and fire suppression systems.
The top-to-bottom transformation of the historic theater won Indiana Landmarks’ 2022 Cook Cup award for outstanding restoration.
*Renderings provided by krM Architecture
Read more behind-the-scenes details about the Eagles Theatre renovation.
Cost $1.600,000
Size: 10,250 SF Renovation
Construction Completion:
Spring, 2018
Project Challenge
Delivering a energy efficient design in an historic challenging space with acoustical and aesthetic requirements and a tight budget.
Project Strategy
A common sense, budget minded mechanical design that is easy to maintain providing occupants with high level of temperature and humidity control. Insulated ductwork provided excellent sound attenuation.
Indianapolis, IN
$760,000
Fall 2015
Challenge
Replace and bring into code compliance existing heating and cooling systems of the historic building while being conscious of the limited budget.
Strategy
System design included replacement of existing equipment with more energy efficient equipment. Dedicated unit ventilators and fan coils heat and cool individual areas.
$14,000,000
38,000 SF
Challenge
Maintaining historic character of the oldest academic building at Indiana State University while renovating to accommodate new classrooms, offices, interviewing suites and commons area.
Strategy
New mechanical, cooling, plumbing and data networking was installed in the building as well as an electrical design featuring modern neoclassical lighting aesthetics from late 1800’s.
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Princeton, IN
$2,743,326
Size:
18,900 SF
Summer 2015
Challenge
Historic renovation of existing theatre including restoration of building façade and marquee, renovation of auditorium space and addition of community rooms for special events.
Strategy
Complete replacement of MEP systems including new single zone rooftop unit (RTU) for auditorium and stage, new variable refrigerant flow (VRF) system for Box Office and Community Rooms, all new electrical system, new LED lighting throughout, new plumbing fixtures and new fire protection system.
$414,000
Fall 2015
R.E. Dimond and Associates consulting engineers were proud to provide the mechanical and electrical design for the historic Stokely Mansion at Marian University in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Dimond provided the plans and schematics for the replacement system which
is comprised of high efficiency heat pumps with gas auxiliary heat, and a
dedicated outdoor air unit.
The Wheeler Stokely Mansion was constructed in 1911 by Frank Wheeler
who was a co-founder of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
94,000 SF
Summer 2016
Historic Whitlock Place, named an Outstanding Historic Preservation Tax Credit Investment by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Divison of Historic Preservation & Architecture, is an adaptive reuse development of apartments in the historic Culver Union Hospital.
R.E. Dimond and Associates designed mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and achieved LEED Silver level of the US Green Building Council for Energy Efficiency.