Corizon Healthcare at Rikers Island
Additional Info
Award Winner : Nadler Modular Structures
Architectural Excellence : The Nadler Modular Rikers Island project provides a blended balance of utility and function; an appealing exterior; the latest in modern technology for maximum comfort and enhanced security.
The Riker’s modular building consists of several customized module structures, housing all administrative functions carried out by NYCDOC employees responsible for the health of the large inmate population.
Specifically the structure includes: 15 private offices; 4 executive suites; a customizable conference room with removable walls; and a computer server room with an advanced cooling system.
Among the unique features of the structure are 22 enlarged windows to maximize natural lighting during the day; and 360-degree specialized exterior lighting to illuminate the structure for added security at night.
In addition there are specialty mirrors made of a custom polished metal design that that can bend without breaking; thus preventing the risk of the reflective surfaces being used as a weapon.
Cost Energy Effectiveness : The off-site, prefabricated manufacturing process of the Riker modular building delivered a variety of cost and efficiency benefits, while also maximizing quality control.
Constructing the structures in a controlled and protected environment allowed for increased building speed and quality – at a lower cost. There was no waiting for parts to show up, or unexpected delays due to weather or other environmental conditions.
In addition, preparation for the arrival of the modular structures on Rikers Island was conducted simultaneously during the off-site construction to maximize resources and time, and ultimately reduce costs to the client.
And finally, the structure has a unique vestibule that helps maintain the heat or cooling from a centralized HVAC system to minimize impact when anyone enters or leaves to facility thus keeping electrical cost at a minimal.
Green Building Description : The Rikers projects applied a variety of modern heating, cooling, and lighting design principles to reduce the building’s carbon footprint. This included a customized 8’X8’ vestibule to more efficiently control the interior climate, and air quality.
The structure also has electronically sensored interior lighting throughout all the modules to conserve energy costs.
On the exterior, the roof of each module is built with a White PVC-membrane to reflect heat and effectively reduce cooling costs.
Furthermore, the off-site construction of the modules in conducted in a highly efficient fabrication warehouse, with all the necessary materials onsite. This not only improves the construction efficiency, but also reduces the carbon footprint from suppliers and the energy costs that go into building the modules.
Occupied Date : 9/21/2015
Owner Firm Name : Corizon Health
Production Start Date : 5/1/2015
Project Location City : Astoria
Project Location State Name : NY
Technical Innovation : The Rikers project is a non-combustible all steel modular building, comprised of 10 connected modules, each sized 12’X60’. There is a specially designed bottom board made of galvanized steel; this design will increase the longevity of the building, and also protects against entry from the variety of small animals living in the area that can often enter through the bottom.
Another engineering innovation was the design of several centralized utility and networking columns going from the ceiling down to the floor, and providing a hidden hub for connectivity to the numerous surrounding office cubicles. Together this offers an interesting design feature, while providing an efficient, and very clean way to bring all the different power, cabling, and communication equipment together that’s needed by the office staff.
The modular structure also has a state-of-the-art IT server room, equipped with a dedicated primary and redundant cooling system to protect the 24X7 operational servers.
Total Square Feet : 7200