Projects: Commercial

BRIDGES

City of Da Nang Dragon Bridge - Principal-in-Charge/Lead Architectural Designer

Provided architectural and engineering concepts for the design of a new bridge spanning the Han River in Da Nang, Vietnam. The bridge design, which won an international competition for its historical flavor, is arched, resembling the back of a dragon. It features a double cantilevered road deck, fountains traversing the span, and a fully landscaped pedestrian park on the bridge next to traffic lanes. Mr. Anderson coordinated an international multidisciplinary design team for the project.

SITE DEVELOPMENT/URBAN DESIGN

Thanh Hoa Master Plan Update - Principal-in-Charge/Lead Architect

Provided urban, architectural, and engineering design for a 200,000-person city south of Hanoi, Vietnam. Mr. Anderson reviewed the master plan developed in 1999 and made recommendations to help to expand the city’s population to 500,000 by 2020. He provided design for the adaptive reuse of an historic site and design directions to extenuate the historic nature of the city and to make it more well-known throughout the country.

City of Lagos Island City Urban Design - Project Architect

Provided detailed urban design for 50 islands, the new “central business district,” of Lagos, Nigeria. Mr. Anderson provided conceptual design for island shapes, land uses, infrastructure requirements, and preliminary cost estimates.

UN Tanzania National Capital Centre - Project Architect

Provided design and preliminary cost estimates for the new 24-plot National Capital Centre in Dodoma, Tanzania. The United Nations (UN) complex includes ministries, offices, residences, a hotel, a convention center, a sports complex, and national monuments.

HEALTH RESORT

CHAM Island Health Resort, Da Nang, Vietnam – Principal in Charge of Design

This project is to design and construct a health and wellness resort on a UNESCO Biosphere diversity site that is net zero, utilized local building materials as well as natural flora and fauna as an integrated venue to re-build health for aging populations.  The resort will be built using local wood and clay from the site of the resort and will feature water supply and waste disposal using natural methods.  Being net-zero and on an island, electricity will be generated by wind, solar and wave action systems.  Local sea food and naturally occurring fruits and vegetables will be the center of resort supply.  The breath of medicinal plants on the island and in the surrounding areas will be harvested to treat ailments using a highly supervised combination of western and eastern medical procedures.  Backed by a team of practicing physicians, the resort will be the first in a series of wellness retreats to be built to accommodate an international aging population.

HOSPITALITY 

Hotel Cahuita The Bluff Club - Architect

Provided design for a new tourism complex in Costa Rica. Mr. Anderson aided in the design of the site, buildings, and landscaping. The hotel complex includes 26 ocean-view rooms, 12 bungalows, three suites, 11 one-and-two-bedroom villas, a presidential villa, a restaurant, a swimming pool, and a boutique.

International Conference Facilities

Bhutan International Conference Center - Principal Design Architect

Provided concept and design development for a new conference center complex built in Thimphu, Bhutan.  Center had large 500 seat assembly hall, VIP meeting facilities, delegates meeting facilities, business center, simultaneous translation facilities, Ministry of Foreign Affaires offices and full catering and banquet preparation and serving facilities.  Work involved design review by the chief monk in charge of building approvals and direct involvement by the King of Bhutan.

INSTITUTIONAL

NYCDDC Queens Museum of Art Expansion - Principal-in-Charge

Directed architectural design of a 137,000-sf New York City Department of Design and Construction (NYCDDC) project to double the exhibition space of the Queens Museum of Art in Corona, NY. The expansion gave the museum more visibility, and new gallery space improved educational functionality. The new space also includes a large public assembly area.

AVIATION

Second Bangkok International Airport ARFF/SRFF Facilities - Principal-in-Charge

Managed architectural and engineering design for three fire and rescue buildings and a new training facility at this airport in Bangkok, Thailand. Services included concept through construction documents and coordination with a multinational design team.

Siem Reap International Airport Expansion - Principal-in-Charge/Lead Architect

Provided extensive direction for the architectural and engineering design of a 4-gate international terminal addition at the Siem Reap International Airport in Cambodia. The terminal was designed to connect to the existing domestic terminal. Interior spaces of the new structure included check-in counters, passport control stations, security screening stations, airside retail and restaurants, and holding rooms. The portion of the building designated for arriving flights included immigration and customs control, baggage, retail, and guest waiting areas. Mr. Anderson oversaw the design of the concept site plan and building design and coordinated the design team.

MWAA Dulles International Airport Terminal Expansion - Principal-in-Charge

Directed structural engineering design efforts for the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) renovation of the original main terminal and a new baggage facility at Dulles International Airport in Chantilly, VA. The renovation included replacing the curtain wall system. The expansion included a 93,000-sf underground baggage facility and a multi-platform underground people mover station.

 Airport Authority of Thailand Bangkok International Airport Expansion - Project Director/Design Leader

Directed the architectural and engineering services for this fast-track design-build project to expand the international terminal at the Bangkok International Airport in Bangkok, Thailand. The project included a 581,250-sf expansion of the 3-level international terminal; a new 376,740-sf, 6-gate pier building with a connecting corridor to the international terminal; the rehabilitation of three existing piers to accommodate larger aircraft; and a new 90,420-sf north corridor extension to an existing pier. The construction was completed with minimal passenger inconvenience and no interruption to airport operation.

EDUCATION

USACE West Point Academy Prep School - Principal-in-Charge

Directing a complex design-build multi-program facility with very tight construction deadlines, Mr. Anderson is serving as the main senior oversight with the contractor client and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for the new United States Military Academy Prep School (USMAPS) at West Point, NY. The $108 million, 250,000-sf project will house 225 cadets and includes classrooms, dining facilities, a full athletic facility comprised of training rooms, indoor basketball, and volleyball courts, medical, and locker facilities. Adjacent facilities include an indoor football practice field and outdoor football, track, soccer, and lacrosse fields. The existing site was a landfill, requiring dynamic compaction and extensive cut and fill to create the proper surfaces for outdoor athletics. The buildings are located directly next to the landfill on difficult rock outcroppings which must be cut and terraced to receive the facilities. The school has a goal of LEED® certification to the Gold level and is being constructed under an aggressive two-phase occupancy schedule.

NYCSCA Net-Zero Energy School Competition - Principal-in-Charge

Managed the design process to produce a net-zero design for the New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA). The primary school, in Staten Island, NY was to serve as a prototype for future sustainable schools in the city. Net-zero facilities produce as much energy as they consume.

CUNY Hunter College Science Lab Renovations - Principal-in-Charge

Directing the approximately $2.5 million City University of New York (CUNY) renovation and modernization of several laboratory spaces in the Science Building at Hunter College in Manhattan. The 8th floor, which comprises 14,000 sf of biology, microbiology, and research laboratories, will include new neurophysiology and tissue culture research areas. The 14th floor comprises 16,000 sf of chemistry and graduate research laboratories.

NYCSCA Middle College High School - Principal-in-Charge

Providing senior oversight for the renovation of a 2-story, 48,300-sf building and the construction of a new 2-story, 24,480-sf addition to this high school in Queens, NY. The $32 million New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) project includes classrooms, science labs, offices, a new kitchen, and a cafeteria.

NYCSCA High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology - Senior Architect

Provided design for the New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) exterior restoration of this historic 135,000-sf high school in Brooklyn, NY. Mr. Anderson performed exterior documentation; design of probes, inspections, and rehabilitation; and specifications and cost estimates.

GOVERNMENT

USDOS Nigerian U.S. Embassy Compound - Principal-in-Charge

Served as the project director for the analysis and design of forced entry and ballistic/blast resistance for a new U.S. Department of State (USDOS) compound in Abuja, Nigeria, which is comprised of a chancery office building, a consular activities unit, a U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) building, marine guard quarters, and a general operations complex. The project included blast analysis and design of the chancery, consular, and USAID buildings. Facility areas which may be impacted by blasts were designed with extra protection in mind, including exterior glazing, exterior walls, roofs, columns, footings, and lateral resistance.

NPS Thomas A. Edison Historical Site Rehabilitation - Project Director

Directed the National Park Service (NPS) restoration of multiple facilities at the Edison National Historic Site in West Orange, NJ. Mr. Anderson managed the structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering services, and conducted a site utility assessment. The project included the adaptive reuse of historic buildings on the site, as well as the development of new facilities to display museum collections. The site comprises Edison’s 14-building laboratory complex and home, a 29-room mansion including a greenhouse, gardener’s cottage, barn, and garage.

Philippine Centennial Expo 1998 Corporation Centennial Exposition Complex - Project Director

Led architectural design efforts and oversaw architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering design for the site and amphitheater in Pampanga Province, Philippines, which was developed as part of the 100th Anniversary celebration of the Philippine liberation from Spain. Mr. Anderson also coordinated construction review and support activities for the 35,000-seat amphitheater. The exterior building design resembled a leaf from the Anahaw palm tree, the national symbol of strength and loyalty, and the interior seating area was fan-shaped. The site also included food courts and corporate pavilions.

HEALTH & SCIENCE

NYCDDC Richmond District Health Center Interior and Exterior Upgrades - Principal-in-Charge

Directing the inspection, evaluation, scope confirmation, and design for the New York City Department of Design and Construction (NYCDDC) interior renovation and exterior rehabilitation of this 40,000-sf health center built in 1939 in Staten Island, NY. All exterior masonry, roofing, and windows were restored, and the building envelope was waterproofed. Interior work involved renovating spaces to provide office and clinical areas, as well as a patient intake space. Power, cabling, HVAC, fire alarm, and plumbing systems were all upgraded. The renovated building is registered for LEED Silver certification.

MILITARY

USMA West Point Museum Renovations - Principal-in-Charge

Providing direction for all phases of the project design, from the kick-off meeting through 15%, 35%, 65%, 90%, and 100% submissions to the client for the renovation of the museum at the U.S. Military Academy (USMA) in West Point, NY. Mr. Anderson is coordinating the design activities and interaction with the project partner, and participating in client reviews. Construction administration services will follow the project award, during which he will also be responsible for project management. The museum contains military artifacts dating from the late 1700s. The renovations include an HVAC upgrade to help preserve the various museum collections, environmental services, a structural evaluation, and structural support to stabilize the museum tower.

DHS U.S. Coast Guard Buildings and Piers - Project Manager/Project Architect

Supervised the design and construction of various U.S. Coast Guard facilities throughout New York and New Jersey for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Mr. Anderson directed the design and construction of a new administration building and a new shop and wet room building, and the renovation of two residential buildings in Staten Island, NY. The project also included the design of a new 15,000-sf administration, shop, and storage building with a 45,000-sf storage yard at the Military Ocean Terminal in Bayonne, NJ. Mr. Anderson was responsible for conducting site investigations, design alternatives dealing with historic structures, development of concept through final design documents, site design and landscaping, and cost estimating, as well as investigation of alternative harbor sites for new facilities.

TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES

Shenzhen Metro Extension - Principal-in-Charge/Lead Architect

Provided executive oversight for the architectural, engineering, and urban designs for new stations to support the extension of the Metro subway system in Shenzhen, China. Services included concept architecture and urban design for new center-city stations and new integrated station and building designs for outside of the downtown area. Work included coordination with a multinational design team.