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Architecture

Projects by Country

At Sheladia, we are an integrated team of design and planning professionals committed to creativity with strategic and unique design solutions that are tailored to meet our client’s needs. Subsequently we support our customized services with values and benefits that our clients deserve as part of a total design package.

Our expertise ranges from medium to large scale projects, a few of which are listed here below:

Institutional Facilities

Sheladia’s experience ranges from new construction and comprehensive renovation to general upgrading and repair of a broad range of institutional building types for various clients including the University of Maryland, George Mason University, Morgan State University, Bloomsburg University, City of Baltimore Public Schools, and Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.


George Mason University Parking Facility


Subsection:
Institutional Facility
Country:
USA

The project consists of an extension to an existing 6 level parking structure. The expansion added approximately 91,000 sq. ft. of area, and over 300 new parking spaces.
The project included:

  • Structural precast concrete units consisting of columns, beams, spandrel beams, shear walls, double tee-floor slabs,
  • Brick veneers,
  • Dry fire suppression system,
  • Ventilation system,
  • Lighting, etc.
  • A network of conduits for fiber optic cables for closed circuit television camera security system, security call box system and telecommunications was also provided.
  • The site work involved grading of the area adjacent to the expansion, widening of entrance access roads,
  • Relocation of ticket booths to outside the garage,
  • The addition of a stairwell/elevator tower with a handicapped-accessible route to Pohick Lane,
  • Extensive landscaping. The surface runoff and foundation drainage from the expansion area is collected in a closed stormdrain system.
  • The wetland area lying southwest of the garage presented a significant constraint in the expansion and construction work areas.
  • Sheladia provided design and construction management services.




Healthcare Facilities

Sheladia has worked on various healthcare projects, including high and mid-rise hospital projects.

We have successfully completed many healthcare projects for a broad range of clients, such as the Office of Central Services, Prince George’s County, Vesta Inc, FDA Laboratory, Medical Cold Storage Facility, the Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District Department of Navy-CHESDIV, and District of Columbia.

Housing Facilities

Sheladia’s housing experience ranges from new construction and comprehensive renovation to general upgrade, repair and maintenance work for a broad range of housing types. Sheladia has worked on various housing projects, including high and mid-rise housing projects, town-homes, duplexes, and single-family homes.

We have successfully completed many housing projects for a broad range of Public and Private clients such as the Housing Authority of the Prince George’s County, Department of Community Development Prince George’s County, District of Columbia Housing Authority the City of Annapolis and the Rockville Housing Authority.


Modernization of Judiciary House, Washington D.C., D.C. Housing Authority


Country:
USA

The Judiciary House is a 10-story building, about 30 years old, with 225 dwelling units for Senior Citizens. SHELADIA provided remedial design to restore concrete balconies that have deteriorated to an unsafe condition.




Park Morton Public Housing Development, Washington D.C., D.C. Housing Authority


Subsection:
Housing
Country:
USA

Work performed n this site included site survey, parking lot redesign, building renovation, security system design, electrical system, yard lighting, and interior design.




Security Fencing at Garfield Terrace Public Housing Complex, Washington D.C., D.C. Housing Authority


Subsection:
Housing
Country:
USA

The objective of this project was to provide security to Garfield Terrace Public Housing Complex, located at 2301 11th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. The complex comprises of a multistory senior’s apartment building, garden apartments and grounds.

Garfield Terrace Public Housing Complex

Work included:
Planning of Interiors
Security Systems
Handicap Ramps
Relocation of Lighting Elements
Tenant Improvement.





Modernization of Public Housing


Subsection:
Housing
Country:
USA

One of our successful recent housing projects is the Modernization of Housing of Five Sites for the Department of Housing and Community Development of the Prince George’s County.

The project included:

Owens RoadImproving Energy Efficiency for Building Envelope
  • Replacement of existing roof with energy-efficient hybrid roof with high “R” VALUE
  • Security system upgrades
  • Interior Public areas modernization
  • Tenant’s unit’s upgradation meeting the HUD’S Modernization program.

We have completed several projects for these agencies. All of these projects were designed in full conformance with HUD standards.

Kimberly Gardens Rolling Crest





A/E Design Services for new construction of Mc Guire House, Elderly Housing for Housing Authority of Prince George’s County


Subsection:
Housing
Country:
USA
McGuire House

The housing Authority of Prince George’s County (HAPGC) in its mission to provide quality housing for the residents.
HAPGC has goal to design and develop a new residential facility for the elderly and disabled. The project will house population aged 62 and older, consisting of 200 dwelling units with recreational and support spaces. This project offers a series of complex challenges, that include issue of economy, aesthetics, maintainability, and most importantly the challenge of creating a facility that avoids institutional appearance and an environment that promotes socialization, conducive to comfort, secured and well being of the elderly population.




Illustrative List of Projects

PROJECTS

Education:
Fire Department Training Center,Upper Marlboro, MD
Benjamin Franklin Middle School Modernization, Baltimore, MD
Golden Ring Middle School, Baltimore, MD
Morgan State University Science Complex,Baltimore, MD
University of Maryland Academic Center,Princess Anne, MD
Bloomsburg University HandicappedImprovements,Bloomsburg,PA
Alexander Hamilton Library, Waynesboro, PA

Residential:
Aberdeen Proving Ground Family Housing,Aberdeen, MD
Bachelors Officer’s Quarters,Fort Belvoir, VA
Building 507, 508, & 509,Fort Belvoir, VA
McRee Barracks Renovations,Fort Belvoir, VA
Visiting Officer’s Quarters,Fort Belvoir, VA
Vesta Extended Care Facility,Prince George’s County, MD
Energy Audit of Housing Units,Prince Georges County, MD
Modernization of Housing Units,Prince George’s County, MD
Edgewood Terrace Reroofing,Washington, DC
Fort Dupont Housing Complex,Washington, DC
Garfield Terrace Security System,Washington, DC
Park Manor Housing (DPHA),Washington, DC
Supplemental A/E/ Housing Contract,Washington, DC
US Soldiers & Airmen Home, Washington, DC

Health care/Laboratories:
Vesta Extended Care Facility,Prince George’s County, MD
Cheverly Health Clinic,Prince George’s County, MD
FDA Laboratory/Offices Prospects,Baltimore, MD and other counties
Medical/Cold Storage Facilities,
Dover Airforce, Anne Arrundel County, MD

Business:
University of Maryland Academic Center,Princess Anne, MD
Cheverly Health Clinic,Prince George’s County, MD
Crescent Lawn at Canal Place,Cumberland, MD
Baltimore City Jail Offices, Baltimore, MD
New Jersey Bus Operation Facilities,Maplewood, NJ
FDA Laboratory/Offices Prospects,Baltimore, MD and other counties
Modernization of Army Intelligence Offices,Fort Meade, MD
Building 184 and 36, Naval Exchange,Washington, DC
Douglas Memorial Church Annex,Baltimore, MD
Appraiser’s Store II, Baltimore, MD
Fallon Building Prospectus Study,Baltimore, MD
MVA Loveville, Loveville, MD
MVA Elton New Facility, Elkton, MD
MVA Gaithersburg Bathroom Renovations,Montgomery County, MD
MVA Westminster, Frederick County, MD
Strawberry Square, Phase III, Harrisburg, PA
FDIC Architectural Space Planning,DE, MD, NY, NJ, PA, and Puerto Rico
Outdoor Plaza Rehabilitation,
Boggs Courthouse, Wilmington, DE

Transportation:
Hilton Bus Maintenance Facility,Maplewood, NJ
Consolidated Transit Facility,Prince George’s County, MD
Pier D/Y Addition, BWI Airport,Anne Arrundel County, MD
Camden Yards Station Report,Baltimore, MD
Darcy Road Maintenance Facility,Prince George’s County, MD

Garages/Service/Industrial:
Hilton Bus Maintenance Facility,Maplewood, NJ
Medical/Cold Storage Facilities, Dover Airforce, Anne Arrundel County, MD
Pulaski Highway Maintenance Building,Baltimore, MD
Fallon Building Garage Rehabilitation,Baltimore, MD
George Mason University Parking Garage Addition, Fairfax, VA
Building 1089, Recycling Center,Fort Belvoir, VA
University of Maryland Marine Science Laboratory, Prince Anne, MD
Warehouse Facility, Mission Support Activity,Fort Belvoir, VA
Buzzard Point Generator, Washington, DC
Carrollsburg Dwellings Pumping Station,Washington, DC
Recycling Facility, Anacostia Naval Station,Washington, DC
Baltimore City Jail Offices, Baltimore, MD
New Jersey Bus Operations Facility,Maplewood, NJ

Clients

Governmental Agencies, Federal:

  • U.S. Department of State
  • U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USCOE)
  • U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
  • Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
  • U.S. General Services Administration, Region III (GSA)
  • U.S. General Services Administration, NCR
  • U.S. Army Garrison, Ft. Belvoir, VA
  • U.S. Department of Defense (Army, Navy, Airforce)
  • U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL)
  • Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
  • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
  • Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA)

Educational Institutions:

  • University of Maryland
  • George Mason University
  • Morgan State University
  • Bloomsburg University
  • City of Baltimore Public Schools
  • Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education

Governmental Agencies, Local:

  • City of Baltimore DPW
  • City of Baltimore Jail Board
  • DC Department of Environmental Services
  • Prince George’s County DHCD
  • Office of Central Services, Prince George’s County
  • Maryland Stadium Authority
  • Pennsylvania Department of General Services
  • Alleghany County, Department of Aviation
  • Montgomery County, Department of Facilities and Services
  • Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
  • MD National Parks and Planning Commission City of Rockville
  • Canal Place Preservation and Development Authority

Transportation Agencies:

  • Maryland State Highway Administration
  • Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration
  • Maryland Transit Administration
  • Maryland State Aviation Administration
  • District of Columbia DPW
  • Prince George’s County DPW
  • Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority
  • Septa Railworks

Housing Authorities:

  • DC Housing Authority
  • Housing Authority of Prince George’s County
  • Rockville Housing Authority

Private Sector:

  • Harristown Corporation
  • Douglas Memorial ChurchVESTA Inc.
  • Potomac Electric Power Company,Verizon
  • New Jersey Transit Bus, Inc.
  • Fulton Baptist Church
  • Eight Park Inc.
  • Parks Sausage Co.
  • PETC
  • Independent Cement Co.
  • Hindu Temple Committee
  • St. Philips Episcopal Church
  • Vaishnav Samaj of N. America
  • Douglas Development Corp.
  • New Jersey Transit Bus Inc.
  • Com-Site International
  • Rite Aid Corp.

International Agencies:

  • The World Bank Group
  • Asian Development Bank
  • African Development Bank
  • Inter-American Development Bank
  • United Nations Development Program
  • United Nations High Commission for Refugees
  • Southern Africa Development Community
  • Various Government Agencies Worldwide
  • IFAD/KfW/DFID

Commercial

Sheladia is responsible for architectural design services and engineering support for renovation, rehabilitation, addition to their existing facilities and also New design of MVA facilities.

Renovation of Baltimore Full Branch Office


Subsection:
Commercial
Country:
USA

The 31,000 sq ft building houses a community service center besides the main MVA functions. Sheladia is responsible for renovation of this facility including reconfiguration of existing space layout, replacement of casework including finishes and upgrade of existing infrastructure. The renovated facility will include a training center. The existing roof will be evaluated and replaced if necessary with a new flat roof.



Design/Build for Elkton (Full Branch Office)


Subsection:
Commercial
Country:
USA

The project involved programming, space planning, interior design, and related mechanical and electrical work. The project, construction documents were developed in a fast track methodology concurrent with the construction of the shell and required close coordination with the developer.



New Design for Loveville (Full Branch Office)


Subsection:
Commercial
Country:
USA

Sheladia designed a contemporary high volume space that complimented the rural setting. This environmentally conscious design solution maximized use of natural light, two level lighting, thermal efficiency of building envelope by use of high R valve, cavity wall construction, low E glazing, sunscreens, use of light sources, electronic ballasts etc. The building materials were selected based on AIA environmental resource guide. Site improvements involved new automobile test course, additional parking, site drainage, landscaping and general upgrade of the existing parking lot.



Headquarter Escalator Replacement, Glen Burnie


Subsection:
Commercial
Country:
USA

The design developed involved enlarging the shaft to provide an atrium space with skylights and curved glass guardrails with elevated planters to provide an aesthetic and well lit core space. The work was designed to permit construction without any interruption to the fully occupied and functional office.



New Design for Westminster (Full Branch Office)


Subsection:
Commercial
Country:
USA

This project entails design and construction management of a new storied 9840 sq ft drivers service facility at the Maryland State Police Barracks in Westminister, MD. The scope also included sitework including new parking lot, drive aisles, landscaping, sediment and erosion control. The facility was designed in full compliance with ADA.



Historical

Canal Place Preservation


Subsection:
Historical
Country:
USA
Canal Place Logo CPPDA Building The Crescent Lawn Project is one the most significant components of the plan as it integrates all the components. It includes five major sub-components:
  • The Festival Grounds were the venue for various activities which provide large vistas and open spaces
  • The Amphitheater is the focal point. It serves as a meeting place for 100-200 spectators and a starting/resting area for visitors, and dictate the overall circulation design.
  • Exhibit Areas detail the area’s history and rich heritage to address one of the key goals: education. Canal Place is a prime destination for schools throughout the region.
  • Three Buildings on the site are: a museum; ADA compliant restrooms and tenant space; and ticketing area with offices, storage and gift shops.
  • The Basin Plaza is the prime location for canal-related exhibits and displays and the staging area for canal boat rides.

Sheladia is responsible for implementation of the master plan; sensitive historical analysis to showcase the area’s rich historic heritage for recreation, tourism and economic development; sensitive environmental analysis to promote green architecture. The building design utilizes green products, including the use of certified wood products for the primary framing. We developed the building envelope utilizing Department of Energy’s COM check software that exceeds ASHRAE standards for energy conservation.

Recreational Facility
Crescent Lawn



Sheladia’s Historical experience is most significantly experienced in their project “Crescent Lawn”, for the Canal Place Preservation and Development Authority (CPPDA).
The task was to revitalize Cumberland , Maryland by showcasing its historic heritage.
Sheladia is responsible for implementation ofthe master plan;
sensitive historic analysis to showcase the areas’s rich historic heritage for recreation and education to promote tourism and economic development of this area; sensitive environmental analysis to promote green architecture.Our design takes into account all aspects of the LEED rating system.

Site Design and Landscaping

Extended Care facility


Subsection:
Site Design and Landscaping
Country:
USA

This project involved design of new duplex housing complex and Activity Center for mentally disabled patrons for Vesta Inc. Site Design work included extensive landscaping of a 5 acre lot including outdoor activity areas, playgrounds, flower gardens, vegetable garden, walks, wet pond for Storm-water management, onsite parking and new utilities.



Renovation of Cheverly Clinic


Subsection:
Site Design and Landscaping
Country:
USA

Site design work for this project included renovation and upgrade of existing parking facility, design for additional 160 parking spaces on a challenging site that involved extensive regrading and provision of new parking deck, design of new bus stop, site landscaping, design of on site vehicular and pedestrian circulation, utility upgrades, design of bio-retention ponds for storm-water management, and security lighting.



Sheladia has been working continuously over the last ten years performing site improvements for the Prince George’s County,Goverment. The work has included design of new parking facilities, renovation and upgrade of existing parking facilities, landscape design for a variety of projects, provision of new site utilities, upgrade of existing parking facilities, landscape design for a variety of projects, improvision of existing site utilities, design of retaining structures, perimeter fencing, pavement design and other site improvement work.