ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING
Mechanical Option
3200 S. OCEAN BLVD.
Luxury Waterfront Real Estate in Highland Beach, Florida
General Building Data
Name: 3200 S. Ocean Blvd.
Location: Highland Beach, FL
Size: 103' tall totaling in 89,525 SF.
Number of Stories: 7 Above, 1 Below
Project Delivery Method: Deign-Build
Construction Duration: Oct. 2015 - Jun. 2017
Construction Type: Type 1-B (Fully Sprinklered)
Occupancy Type: Luxury Waterfront Condominium
Project Team
Owner :
Architect :
Landscape :
Contractor :
Structural :
MEP :
Civil :
Seagate Hospitality Group
Kobe Karp Architecture & Interior Design, Inc.
Design Studio Boca
Seagate Construction Group
ONM&J Structural Engineers
TLC Engineering for Architecture
Envirodesign Associates, Inc.
http://www.seagatehg.com
http://www.kobikarp.com
http://www.dsboca.com
http://www.seagatecg.com
http://www.onmj.net
http://www.tlc-engineering.com
http://www.envdesign.com
Applicable Codes
Building Code :
Mechanical Code :
Plumbing Code :
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Fire Code :
Florida Building Code - 2010 Ed.
Florida Building Code - 2010 Ed.
Florida Fire Prevention Code - 2010 Ed.
Florida Building Code - 2010 Ed.
Florida Building Code - 2010 Ed.
Architecture
Zoning
Data
Zoning - RMH (Residental)
Max Coverage - 40% site area
Proposed Coverage - 37% site area
Max Density - 27.4 units
Proposed Density - 20 units
Setbacks
A1A Front - 40'-0"
Rear - 25'-0"
Side - 20'-0"
3200 S. Ocean Blvd. is the newest addition to Highland Beach nestled between Delray Beach and Boca Raton offering a luxuries living experience with private boardwalk access to one of the best beaches Florida has to offer. In order to take in the oceanfront views, large energy efficient floor to ceiling windows along with sliding glass doors allow for panoramic views to be seen from each living space.
Each condominium features a custom European style kitchen with a large island overlooking the family space creating an open feel. Adjacent to the kitchens are large private balconies that give the guest a place to relax without having other residents present.
Besides the clean contemporary design and iron railing accents, 3200 S. Ocean Blvd. has many other elements that make this the best place to reside in Highland Beach. The roof consists of a deck with a heated pool and yoga lawn that allows for waterfront views to be seen from all around the property.
Other elements present within 3200 S. Ocean Blvd. is the 2nd floor clubhouse and outdoor deck / kitchen that allows for entertainment or just a place to barbeque that has a view of the intracoastal waterway. The 1st floor has your main lobby and fitness center. A parking garage beneath the building gives residence a secure covered place to park.
Building Enclosure
The Structure of this building is Cast in place concrete with a painted stucco finish to keep the contemporary feel. All the windows and doors used throughout this building are double insulated Low-E glass with aluminum framing to help reduce the amount of energy used. The extruding balconies are used as a shading mechanism to also cut back about the amount of energy used in the building.
Sustainability Features
Even though this is a luxuries waterfront condominium, there are a few sustainable features present. One of the main features is the yoga lawn and rooftop gardens that help insulate that section of the roof and also helps cut down on the amount of water runoff produced. Being that the condos are placed in each corner of the building, natural cross ventilation can but used by the tenant to reduce the amount of cooling needed. The last sustainable feature is the large balconies that surround each side of the building. These balconies not only increase the usable SF of each room but is also helps shade the windows and doors that are located beneath the balcony.
Mechanical
3200 S. Ocean Blvd. has multiple systems used throughout the building. To service the majority of these spaces, 19 ducted split system air handler units are installed in mechanical closets throughout the building using 208/1 power. The mechanical closets that house the AHU are used as a return plenum to reduce the amount of ductwork needed. Each of the condominiums has its own unit that way the tenants can control the temperature in each of their spaces. Between all the split system units, 896 total MBH are supplied to the building. In Southern Florida, heating is not as important as cooling in the mechanical design. For the few days were heating is needed, each split system has a 5KW electric heating coil.
Using the layout of the building, natural ventilation can be used for the majority of the spaces resulting in no outdoor air needing to be supplied as per the 2010 Florida Building Code. For the units that supply spaces that cannot use natural ventilation, outside air is brought into the AHU. Multiple exhaust fans are installed throughout the building in spaces that produce contaminated air. These places include bathrooms, kitchen hoods and storage spaces. To go with each AHU, a 5-ton condensing unit using 410A refrigerant is installed around the perimeter of the first floor or on the rooftop.
Lighting / Electrical
3200 S. Ocean Blvd. is serviced by 166.4 kVA from Florida Power and Light Company (FPL). In order to get this power into the building, a 120/208V, 3-PH, 4W utility transformer is installed on the site. The transformer feeds into a 120/208V Wye, 800A switchboard located on the garage level. From the switchboard, power is distributed to 22 different areas: one for each condo, one to the pools and one to the exterior of the building. Each of the condos has its own meter connected to a panel board to allow the tenants to only pay for the energy used by their own spaces.
The lighting used throughout the interior and exterior of the building is mainly WAC Lighting LED fixtures. The interior of 3200 S. Ocean Blvd. uses multiple square recessed fixtures to match the contemporary design of the building. Each of the condos has junctions placed in places like above dining room table that way each tenant gets a fixture to go with the interior design of the space. Due to the large amount of glazing, lights are not going to be used during the day because of the abundance of natural lighting. The exterior lighting consists of multiple wall sconces to highlight the entrance and balconies around each floor of the building.
Structural
3200 S. Ocean Blvd. is a total of 8 stories with an infinity pool on the rooftop which requires an interesting structural system. The waterfront property also has an effect on the structural system due to the soil conditions. The majority of this building is constructed from concrete. The 24” x 24” columns and beams are cast in place from 5000 psi concrete. 8.5” Post-tension slabs made from 5000 psi concrete are used to construct each floor. To fill the 20’ average span between columns, 8” concrete blocks are installed to help resist lateral loads applied to the building. Using CMU for exterior walls also creates the required fire protection needed for the building according to the 2010 Florida Building Code. Stucco is placed around the entire exterior of the façade to create the contemporary look.
Construction
3200 S. Ocean Blvd. started construction in Fall of 2015 and is expected to be complete in Spring 2017. The contract type used for this building is a design-build. Being that this building is owned by Seagate Hospitality Group, Seagate Construction Group is the general contractor for this project. Because of the location, construction started in the fall to element the chance of delay from weather. The fall and winter months have less rainfall in Southern Florida, making it an ideal time for construction. Multiple setbacks are enforced on the site which had an effect on the placement of the building. The final cost per square foot for 3200 S. Ocean Blvd. is confidential.