Retail
Thor Properties – 2 Beekman Street
AK Engineering worked with Thor Properties on the MEP design for their 2,000 square foot retail space at 2 Beekman Street. Located in the heart of the Financial district, 2 Beekman Street offers tenants the opportunity to occupy space in one of the most sought after markets in Manhattan. AK Engineering was responsible for the mechanical and electrical design for the “white box” renovation that included new a new air conditioning system and new utilities. The relationship with Thor Equities and AK Engineering has also included engineering design services for projects at 209 Smith Street, 587 5th Avenue, 25 West 39th Street and 680 Madison Avenue, among many other locations for the real estate developer.
Sprinkler systems infRastructure
Avenue Property Group – 587 Fifth Avenue
When the NYC Department of Buildings passed Local Law 26 of 2004, they mandated that all office buildings 100 feet or more in height require full building sprinkler systems by July 2019. AK Engineering has developed designs for several property owners to comply with the fire protection requirements, including Avenue Property Group’s office and retail building at 587 Fifth Avenue. The 10-story building includes approximately 34,000 square feet of gross floor area and houses office and retail commercial spaces. AK Engineering provided the sprinkler, electrical and fire alarm system design to include new fire sprinkler service, fire protection infrastructure, backflow prevention and the related distribution systems.