Asbury Tower Senior Housing

LAN was retained to design a new exterior cladding system for an existing 26 story senior housing building located in Asbury Park, NJ. The new exterior wall system had to account for the building’s ocean front location by incorporating resistance to hurricane force winds and salt water into the new design.

The new design features a light gauge metal framed back-up wall assembly, with a breathable air/moisture barrier, an innovative flashing system at the relieving angles, and a new brick and cast stone veneer. All the exterior windows were replaced, and new energy efficient package terminal air conditioning units were installed in all apartments. These units are tied into a new energy management system to both conserve energy and to shed electrical load when required.

The scope of work also included the replacement of all existing HVAC panels in the apartments with new feeders and panels, installation of a new lightning protection system, new rooftop HVAC units, and VCT floors. New kitchen cabinets and appliances were installed in all apartments, along with bathroom renovations that included new fiberglass shower enclosures and fixtures. The existing fire suppression system was also expanded to ensure full sprinkler coverage.

Full-time construction administration services were provided to document and maintain the quality of all installed exterior/interior materials and labor included in the scope of work. This project was coordinated with the requirements of the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA) and the NJHMFA Green Homes Office and is in compliance with Energy Star Requirements for the Balanced Housing & Low-Income Tax Credit program.