PROSPECT PIER
St. Petersburg, Florida
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PENTAGRAM
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CIVITAS
TILLOTSON
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FALLER
MESH
DAVIS
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VICKSTROM
ARUP
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CC&A
PROSPECT PIER
Contents
1 .
Project Overview and Concept
2 .
Team
2.1
2.2
3 .
Analysis
3.1
History and Context (St. Pete Cultural Identity)
3.2 Urban Analysis
4 .
Design
4.1
Program Aspiration Checklist
4.2
Activities Calendar
4.3
Urban Concept
4.4
Building Concept
4.5
Branding and Signage Strategy
4.6
The Uplands
4.7
Pier Design
4.8
Planting Palette
4.9
The Pyramid
4.10
Pubic Spaces and Circulation
4.11
Section
4.12
Plans
4.13Elevations
4.14
Facade
4.15
Sustainability Concepts
4.16
Structure Re-use
4.17
Lighting
5 .
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Selected Project Experience
Organization Chart
Construction Technologies
5.1Structure
5.2
Sustainability
6.
Permitting and Operations
6.1
Permit Compliance with Federal, SWFWMD and Pinellas County
6.2
Building, Fire and Zoning Official Information
6.3
Environmental Permitting Aspects
6.4
Utility Systems
6.5
Operation Impacts of the Concept
7.
Schedule and Budget
7.1 Design and Construction Schedule
7.2 Projected Construction Costs
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1. Project Overview and Concept
EL CASTILLO | 800 AD
PYRAMIDS OF EYGPT | 2600 BCE
PROSPECT PIER
HISTORY
THE SYMBOLISM OF THE PYRAMID
The first record of a pyramid dates back to 2650-2600BCE in Egypt, serving as a tomb for the common people and royalty
alike. In America, the pyramids of Mesoamerica date back to as early as 250-300CE, representing mountains and man’s
attempt to reach closer to the realm of the gods, as the first architectural heritage on the continent. The legacy for creating
monumental, aspirational architecture predates us all; the pure shape of a pyramid stands for a timeless, powerful and bold
statement for the generations to come.
THE INVERTED PYRAMID OF ST. PETERSBURG
In 1973, the City of St. Petersburg commissioned architect William B. Harvard Sr. who turned the iconic pyramid over, pushing
the shape to its structural limits. Industry rose to the challenge of studying this shapes inherent qualities to devise a system for
supporting it along with a program of usable space.
INVERTED PYRAMID | 1973
MARKETPLACE ADDITION | 1987
For decades, this Pier has proven itself worthy of occupation. In its heyday the Pier captured the magnificence and joyous spirit
of St. Petersburg. A sign of innovation, strength and pride, the building has sustained the test of time to provide generations of
people with memories, good times and pleasure.
Built during a specific era of architecture, when the use of concrete and structural experimentation reigned, the Pier as it is
today appears bulky, heavy and layered. In the spirit of entering a new era defined by sustainability and reuse, the 21st century,
the Pier shall become a reinvention of itself for a contemporary setting.
PROSPECT PIER TRANSFORMS THE LEGACY
Rather than start anew, Prospect Pier recognizes the legitimacy of the original pier shape in society. Far ahead of its time, the
inverted pyramid shape has been proposed over and over again in recent years through competitive international competitions
involving acclaimed design teams. The beauty of the context of St. Petersburg is that the Pier need not be reinvented from
scratch; instead, the Pier can be transformed, modernized and optimized to rise to the needs of a new audience.
Founded in Mexico, home to some of the world’s earliest Pyramid settlements, FR-EE finds significant beauty and inspiration
in the elegant form of St. Petersburg’s original Pier. Moreover, FR-EE’s team believes wholeheartedly in the necessity to be
stewards of the environment, protectors of a unique setting and supporters of a new vision of the City.
PROSPECT PIER | 2017
TULUM MUSEUM | 2012
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Without compromise, Prospect Pier has the potential to deliver St. Petersburg with a bold new vision for its Pier and to serve
the community and new audiences alike. The following proposal is a responsible, economical, sustainable and contextual
response to the City and community’s agenda for reinventing the Pier. We are excited about what potential it holds and are
equally eager to engage with seeing this vision become a reality over the next few years.
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2. Team
PROSPECT PIER
2.1 SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
2.2 ORGANIZATION CHART
ST. PE TERSBURG PIER
MUSEUM PARK, MIAMI | CIVITAS
SOUMAYA MUSEUM, MEXICO CITY | FR-EE
FR-EE
Design Architect
Fernando Romero, FAIA
Lead Designer/Principal
Sergio Rebelo
Design Director
THE SALVADOR, ST. PETERSBURG | MESH
SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY, SEATTLE | TILLOTSON
Unai Artetxe
Project Manager
CIVITAS
MESH
ARUP
Landscape Architect
Executive Architect
Engineering
Mark Johnson
Principal-in-Charge
Tim Clemmons, AIA
Principal Architect
Dan Brodkin
Principal/Structural Engineer
Chris Parezo
Design Principal
Jenny Miers, AIA
Project Architect
Raymond Quinn
Lead Mechanical Engineer
Patrick Green, RA
Project Manager
Gary LaMonica
Electrical Engineer
Igor Kitagorsky
Plumbing Engineer
TILLOTSON
PENTAGR AM
Lighting
Graphic / Interactive
Suzan Tillotson
Principal-In-Charge
Natasha Jen
Partner-In-Charge
Vincent Lee
Civil Engineer
Cameron Thomson
LEED/Sustainability
Sanjeev Malhorta
Geotechnical
Leonie Van Ginkel
Facade
OSAKA MARITIME MUSEUM, JAPAN | ARUP
HIGHLINE, NEW YORK CITY | PENTAGRAM
CORE DESIGN TEAM
VICKSTROM
FALLER DAVIS
CC& A
Civil
Environmental
Cost Analysis
Daniel Vickstrom
Engineer
Nicole Cribbs
Environmental Scientist
Robert A. Kaupp
Cost Estimator
Bruce Hasbrouck
Environmental Scientist
CORE CONSULTANT TEAM
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3. Analysis
PROSPECT PIER
3.1 HISTORY AND CONTEXT (ST. PETE CULTURAL IDENTITY)
3.2 URBAN ANALYSIS
2023
phase 3
future development
waterfront
= prime real estate
HISTORY
CONTEXT
INTEGRATING THE PIER
Founded in 1888, the city of St. Petersburg has always
been defined by its waterfront setting. After a few fitful
years of attempting to establish an industrial waterfront, St.
Petersburg made the eventful decision to convert the entire
downtown waterfront to public park in 1907. Between 1908
and 1923 the small but rapidly growing town floated $1.3
million in bonds to acquire and improve over 50 acres of
public park. Today, cities all over the world are working to
convert their urban waterfronts into public parks, but at the
time this was a bold and radical concept. Acknowledging this
visionary undertaking, John Nolen, the most prominent urban
planner of his day, labeled St. Petersburg America’s Riviera.
St. Petersburg, a city of approximately 250,000 people, is
currently working with citizens and a multifaceted team to
create its first master plan for the downtown waterfront since
the early 1900s.
Recognizing that a new comprehensive waterfront
masterplan is well underway, we offer these thoughts for how
the new Pier can be integrated into the greater downtown.
2nd Avenue North offers a unique framework in which to
connect the city’s public waterfront with its urban core.
Stretching approximately one mile from the Pier (an manmade island surrounded by water) to Mirror Lake (a natural
body of water surrounded by land), 2nd Avenue boasts a
rich diversity of assets. It divides neatly into four zones of
roughly equal length with a significant public space marking
the transitions. Between Mirror Lake and Williams Parks is
the city’s governmental center as well as an impressive array
of religious and educational institutions. Continuing down
2nd Avenue to Straub Park is a vibrant retail and lifestyle
center featuring Sundial and Beach Drive. From Straub Park
to Spa Beach is the Uplands, a potentially spectacular public
park that is currently underutilized. And the last quarter mile
consists of the pier bridge culminating in the city’s iconic
symbol.
PROPOSED PEDESTRIAN AXIS
CITY BUILDINGS
RELIGIOUS
Recent consensus from the meeting on November 13, 2014
suggests that the public’s vision and desire to make the
waterfront “A National Model for Waterfront Stewardship,”
showing interest in only small changes to the waterfront.
Anticipated to be adopted on July 1, 2015, the dimensions
and themes of the plan encompass:
1. Stewardship of the Waterfront Environment - A sustainable
relationship between the natural and built environments;
The park system was expanded and improved throughout
the 20th century through the creation of the Pier Uplands
and Demen’s Landing as well as the creation of a “cultural
corridor” featuring a performing arts center, sports stadium,
marinas and three museums. Over time waterfront parks
were added north and south of downtown and today there
is over seven miles of public shoreline in the city’s core.
Collectively they represent the third largest urban waterfront
park system in North America and are considered to be the
city’s greatest physical asset.
2. Enhancing the Experience of the Water - Expanding St.
Petersburg as a waterfront destination for boaters and non‐
boaters;
3. An Active Waterfront Parks System - Diversifying the
activities of the waterfront to meet a growing community
4. Vibrant Downtown Places along the Water - Leveraging the
economic potential of in‐water and upland areas along the
waters edge; and
Landscape and lifestyle define this unique American city.
St. Pete’s legacy of civic commitment continues today with
the city undertaking the development of a comprehensive
waterfront master plan while simultaneously creating a new
Pier. And as it has since 1889, it is our vision that the new
Pier will celebrate St. Petersburg’s special history, geography
and culture as a subtropical waterfront city.
5. A Connected, Accessible Downtown + Waterfront Continuous linkages, service oriented parking + transit,
increased public access.
PARKING
2018
phase 2
cultural
corridors
marina
REAPING THE FRUITS
phase 1
beach +
event space
pier + inverted pyramid
One of the main goals of the significant public investment
in the waterfront is to spur continued private investment
within the downtown core. Initially this can be encouraged
by establishing a park-once transportation philosophy for
the 2nd Avenue North corridor. A new trolley line should be
established in conjunction with the re-opening of the Pier that
will allow for the Pier, the Uplands, Beach Drive and Sundial
to be marketed as a single destination for both locals and
tourists. This will allow for a consolidation of parking facilities
allowing for reduction of surface parking within the parklands
and redevelopment of prime downtown land. The third phase
will see the continued beautification of 2nd Avenue South
with the main goal being the creation of St. Petersburg’s
Ramblas – a major pedestrian friendly boulevard seamlessly
blending new and historic architecture into a vibrant mix of
commercial and civic uses. Once established, phase four will
take place organically with continued spin-off development
radiating north and south.
SECONDARY CONNECTIONS
EDUCATION
Our team contemplates
four phases
SUNDIAL ST PETE
PROPOSED CLOSED PATH
CULTURALof urban revitalization.
The first phase focuses on the deliverables of the
competition including re-inventing the Pier, re-building
the pierhead and bridge and creating small “light touch”
interventions on the Uplands. Phase two would consist of the
improvement of the remainder of the Uplands as well as the
implementation of the recommendations of the waterfront
masterplan. In addition to the east-west connection via
2nd Avenue North, we recommend the city enhance the
park system in the north-south direction with an improved
boardwalk along North Shore Drive and eventually pedestrian
bridges connecting the Uplands to both Demen’s Landing 2023
phase 3
and Vinoy Park.
future development
PIER+ PYRAMID
UPLANDS INTERVENTION
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT
2018
phase 2
waterfront
= prime real estate
cultural
corridors
marina
phase 1
beach +
event space
pier + inverted pyramid
STUDY OF THE URBAN CONTEXT AND 2ND AVENUE INCLUDING FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS
SUB PIER PARK
1879 NAUTICAL CHART OF TAMPA BAY
PROPOSED PEDESTRIAN AXIS
CITY BUILDINGS
RELIGIOUS
PARKING
EDUCATION
PHASE
III CONNECTIONS
SECONDARY
SUNDIAL ST PETE
CULTURAL
futurePROPOSED
developmentCLOSED PATH
PHASE II
waterfront
= prime real estate
cultural
corridors
TIMELINE OF PHASED DEVELOPMENT ACCORDING TO IMPACT ON THE URBAN FABRIC
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PHASE I
marina
beach +
event space
pier + inverted pyramid
THE PIER’S HISTORY OF TRANSLATING ITS CONTEXT
PROSPECT PIER
1889
1906
1926
1973
1987
2017
THE RAILROAD PIER
THE ELECTRIC PIER
THE MILLION DOLLAR PIER
THE INVERTED PYRAMID
MARKETPLACE ADDITION
PROSPECT PIER
Constructed the year after the city
was founded, the Railroad Pier was
built in the current location of Demen’s
Landing. Originally intended to
support shipping, it quickly became a
sightseeing destination for locals and
tourists.
Due to the popularity of the Railroad
Pier another pier was built. Extending
3,000 feet into Tampa Bay the Electric
Pier was the first that aligned with 2nd
Avenue North.
After the previous pier was destroyed
by a hurricane in 1921, a new concrete
pier was constructed and terminated
with a Mediterranean Revival style
building that featured a central atrium
and continuous viewing arcade on the
second floor.
The Million Dollar Pier building was
demolished in 1967 to make way
for the innovative Inverted Pyramid
(the 1920’s pier and pier head were
retained). With 40,000 square feet of
interior space, the large fifth floor roof
deck offered expansive views of Tampa
Bay and the downtown skyline.
In keeping with the then popular trend
of “festival marketplaces”, retail space
at the pier was more than doubled with
a large first floor addition. A prominent
glass enclosed elevator was added to
the front of the structure.
Due to the severe deterioration of
the 1920’s bridge structure, a new
pedestrian-friendly pier will be
constructed. At the landside end of
the pier, the Pelican parking lot will
become a new 5-acre park featuring a
5,000 person capacity event lawn. The
Inverted Pyramid will be re-imagined
and transformed into a potent symbol
of the City of St. Petersburg for the 21st
century, absorbing all the history and
projecting into the future.
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4. Design
PROSPECT PIER
4.2 ACTIVITIES CALENDAR
13%
A.
7%
B.
14%
C.
D.
E.
F.
28%
21%
An actively ever-changing programmed pier with both indoor and outdoor activities and spaces targeting the local and
visiting population
17%
17%
A place79%
that becomes emblematic of memorable moments
Continuous programming along the full length of the pier and not only at the pier head
Both commercial and recreational uses
54%
49%
Considerable recreational activities for a variety of ages
Transportation options to make the programming more accessible.
COMMERCIAL
AT THE END
BOTH
NON-COMMERCIAL
ON LAND
RESIDENTS
NO OPINION/NOT SURE
BOTH
TOURISTS
NEITHER/NOT SURE
HIGHEST RATED ELEMENTS FOR THE NEW PIER
(MOST IMPORTANT + SECOND MOST IMPORTANT)
COMMERCIAL OR NON COMMERCIAL PIER
COMMERCIAL OR NON COMMERCIAL PIER
OpinionWorks Survey (Dec, 2013)
CHART OF PIER WORKING GROUP
VS. PROPOSED DESIGN
LOCATION OF PIER PROGRAMMING
LOCATION OF PIER PROGRAMMING
WHO SHOULD THE PIER PRIMARILY SERVE
28% 17%
1. Fine dining or destination restaurants 13% 21%
13%
21%
10%
7%
2. Air conditioned
spaces
17%
17%
7%
10%
3. Observation
and 79%
viewing areas
14%
17%
79%
9%
4. World class
14%design that will be a landmark 49%
54%
8.5%
5. Open-air casual dining
49%
8.5%
6. Areas for walking, jogging, and cycling
COMMERCIAL
AT THE END
BOTH
7.5%
7. FishingNON-COMMERCIAL
ON LAND
RESIDENTS
NO OPINION/NOT SURE
BOTH
TOURISTS
7.5%
8. Shopping and retail space
NEITHER/NOT SURE
6%
9. Space for special
events and entertainment
COMMERCIAL
AT THE END
5%LAND
NON-COMMERCIAL
ON
10. Environmental
education
NO OPINION/NOT
SURE
BOTH
OpinionWorks
Survey
(Dec,
2013)
Pier Working Group Survey (July, 2014)
4.5%
11. Boat and watercraft access
NEITHER/NOT SURE
17%
3.5%
1.
Fine
dining
or
destination
restaurants
1. Observation
areas DEC 2013)
12. Amusement
activities
VOTER PREFERENCES
FOR A NEW PIER
(OPINION WORKS
SURVEY,
10%
2. Air conditioned spaces
2. Open-air casual dining
2.5%
13. Snack
barsand
and
fastareas
food
10%
3. Observation
viewing
3. Cycling / Jogging / Walking
9%
4. World class design that will be a landmark
Total
8.5%
5. Open-air casual dining
8.5%
6.OpinionWorks
Areas for walking, jogging,
and (Dec,
cycling 2013)
Survey
RESTAURANTS/RETAIL
7.5%
7. Fishing
7.5%
8. Shopping and retail space
NATURE/SPORTS
1.
Fine
dining
or
destination
restaurants
6%
9. Space for special events and entertainment
OTHERS
5%
10.
education
2.Environmental
Air conditioned
spaces
4.5%
11. Boat and watercraft access
3.
Observation
and
viewing
areas
3.5%
12. Amusement activities
4.Snack
World
design
landmark
13.
barsclass
and fast
food that will be a2.5%
Total
5. Open-air casual dining
6.RESTAURANTS/RETAIL
Areas for walking, jogging, and cycling
NATURE/SPORTS
7.OTHERS
Fishing
8. Shopping and retail space
9. Space for special events and entertainment
10. Environmental education
11. Boat and watercraft access
12. Amusement activities
13. Snack bars and fast food
RESTAURANTS/RETAIL
NATURE/SPORTS
4. Tram / Trolley
100%
5. Fishing
6. Bike / Water rental
7. Courtesy docks
8. Performance stage
17%
9. Flexible event space
10%
10. Marine discovery center
11. Cafe / Snack bar
10%
12. Water taxi
9% 13. Environmental education
14. Picnic area
8.5%
100%
15. Non-motorized Boating
8.5%
16. Shopping
7.5%
17. Community space
18. Fine dining
7.5%
19. Amphitheater
6%
20. Motorized boating
21. Exhibition vessel berth
5%
22. Support retail
4.5%
23. Family entertainment
24. Kiosks
3.5%
25. Spa Beach to Vinoy bridge
2.5%
26. Amusement / Ferris wheel
27. Water park
100%
Total
28. Banquet space
29. Fast food
30. Hotel
REQUIRED
OTHERS
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PROPOSED / INCLUDED IN THE
CURRENT DESIGN PROPOSAL
WHO SHOULD THE PIER PRIMARILY SERVE
Pier Working Group Survey (July, 2014)
1. Observation
28% areas
2. Open-air casual dining
3. Cycling / Jogging / Walking
17%
4. Tram / Trolley
5. Fishing
54%
6. Bike / Water rental
7. Courtesy docks
8. Performance stage
9. Flexible event space
BOTH
RESIDENTS
10. Marine discovery center
TOURISTS
11. Cafe / Snack bar
12. Water taxi
13. Environmental education
14. Picnic area
15. Non-motorized
Pier Working
Group SurveyBoating
(July, 2014)
16. Shopping
1. Observation
areas space
17. Community
2. Open-air casual dining
18. Fine dining
3. Cycling / Jogging / Walking
19./ Amphitheater
4. Tram
Trolley
20. Motorized boating
5. Fishing
21./ Water
Exhibition
6. Bike
rentalvessel berth
22. Support
7. Courtesy
docks retail
8. Performance
23. Familystage
entertainment
9. Flexible
event space
24. Kiosks
10. Marine
discovery
25. Spa
Beachcenter
to Vinoy bridge
11. Cafe / Snack bar
26. Amusement / Ferris wheel
12. Water taxi
27. Water park
13. Environmental
education
28. Banquet
space
14. Picnic
area
29. Fast foodBoating
15. Non-motorized
30. Hotel
16. Shopping
17. Community
REQUIREDspacePROPOSED / INCLUDED IN THE
CURRENT DESIGN PROPOSAL
18. Fine dining
19. Amphitheater
20. Motorized boating
21. Exhibition vessel berth
22. Support retail
23. Family entertainment
24. Kiosks
The spaces allocated for programmed activities are dispersed along the length of Prospect Pier. Each element of the Pier
however was designed to be actively flexible encouraging social interaction. Lighting design was integral to support the
transitions between spaces as well as the activation of its program and uses.
PROPOSEDMONDAY
WEEKLY PROGRAMMING
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
Maintenance
Maintenance
Maintenance
Maintenance buildings.
Maintenance
Maintenance
Maintenance
Preceding
the design, we analyzed
the potential
uses of the surrounding
The table below
is a speculative
exercise
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on how the population can explore this new destination.
MORNING
It was evident that some of the important factors were:
The Prospect Pier is designed to accommodate a variety of age groups, inclinations and schedules. It provides a platform upon
and in which the events of peoples lives happen. From formal and informal gatherings of diverse sizes, to recreational activities,
educational experiences, opportunities for exercise in groups or alone, entertainment and spectacle.
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EVENING
AFTERNOON AFTERNOON
MORNING
Through surveys with the local population of St Petersburg, the desired use, programming, and clientele became evident. As
the Prospect
Pier
is designed
people
of St.
Petersburg’s continual use through
all seasons,
our team
designed
COMMERCIAL
OR NON
COMMERCIAL
PIER primarily for the
LOCATION
OF PIER
PROGRAMMING
WHO SHOULD
THE PIER PRIMARILY
SERVE
the program directly from these surveys.
EVENING
4.1 PROGRAM ASPIRATION CHECKLIST
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12
8
2
10
4
12
6
2
8
4
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Tai Chi
Mayor’s Breakfast
MONDAY
Pilates
TUESDAY
Stretching
WEDNESDAY
Meditation
THURSDAY
Yoga
FRIDAY
School Field Trip
Maintenance
Kayak Tour
Mayor’s Breakfast
Yoga
Maintenance
Walking Tour
Pilates
Sea Observation
Yoga
Pilates
School Field Trip
Mirror Lake Tour
Yoga
Food Fest
School Field Trip
Food Fest
Mangrove walk
Stretching
Kayak Tour
Neighborhood
Meeting
Pilates
Mangrove Walk
Walking Tour
Walking Tour
Mangrove Walk
Pilates
Kayak Tour
Yoga
Farmers Market
Mirror Lake Tour
Science Lecture
Food Fest
Happy Hour
Food Fest
Daily Movie
Kayak Tour
Blues Night
Stretching
Stand-Up Comedy
Mangrove Walk
Jazz in the Park
Walking Tour
Movie Night
Pilates
Wedding Banquet
Paddle Board
Lessons
Shakespeare
Late Fitness
Astronomy Night
Neighborhood
Meeting
LED Light Show
Late Fitness
Science Lecture
Museum Night
Happy Hour
Blues
Night
Cultural
Stand-Up Comedy
Food
Nature
Jazz
in the Park
Music
Movie Night
Shakespeare
in the Park
Jazz in the Park
Astronomy Night
LED Light Show
Late Fitness
Museum Night
Cocktail Demo
Movie Night
Sea Observation
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Daily Movie
Sports
Late Fitness
Sports
Cultural
Food
Nature
Mangrove walk
Maintenance
Kayak Tour
Meditation
SUNDAY
Yoga
Maintenance
Mirror lake tour
Tai Chi
Kayak Tour
Mirror lake tour
School Field Trip
Maintenance
Mangrove Walk
Stretching
Fishing
SATURDAY
Walking Tour
Maintenance
Farmers Market
Yoga
Paddle Board
Lessons
Walking Tour
Sea Observation
Maintenance
Family Fest
Fishing
Fishing Lessons
Sea Observation
Mangrove Walk
Family Fest
Fishing Lessons
Jazz in the Park
Mangrove Walk
in the Park
Yoga
Cocktail Demo
Wedding Banquet
Movie Night
Music
ANNUAL SCHEDULE
The building lighting system will accommodate celebrations of the city’s most festive events.
Grand Prix
of St. Pete
Movies in
the Park
Saturday
Morning
Market
Jan
Feb
Mainsail
Arts Festival
Mar
Grand Prix
of St. Pete
Saturday
Morning
Market
Sunshine
Blues Music
Festival
Jan
Feb
Apr
May
Mar
American
Stage in
the Park
Sunshine
Blues Music
Festival
American
Stage in
the Park
Apr
Regata del Sol
al Sol Fiesta
May
Jun
Movies in
the Park
Jul
Aug
AIDS
Walk
Sept
Oct
Jun
Jul
Aug
Fish-O-Thon
4th of July
Fireworks
Festival of
St. Anthony’s
Regata del Sol
States
Triathlon al Sol Fiesta
Sept
Walk
for Life
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Race for
the Cure
Oct
Paddles Up
Boat Race
Race for
the Cure
Fish-O-Thon
4th of July
Fireworks
First
Night
SnowFest
Ribfest
Nov in St. PeteDec
Florida
Orchestra
in the Park
AVP Beach
Volleyball
Open
Walk
for Life
St. Anthony’s
Triathlon
Florida
Orchestra
in the Park
AVP Beach
Volleyball
Open
Mainsail
Arts Festival
Festival of
States
Ribfest
in St. Pete
AIDS
Walk
Paddles Up
Boat Race
First
Night
SnowFest
Nov
Chillounge
Night
Dec
St. Pete
Boat ShowChillounge
Illuminated
Boat Parade
Night
St. Pete
Boat Show
Illuminated
Boat Parade
4.3 URBAN CONCEPT
PROSPECT PIER
COMPONENTS OF 2ND AVENUE PROMENADE
1.Mirror Lake & Civic Buildings | The lake’s beauty and surrounding civic buildings begin the urban narrative towards the Pier.
2.Williams Park | Along with the adjacent churches, this park is a symbol of the city’s rich history.
3.Transportation/Parking | In conjunction with improving the pedestrian experience, new clean transportation systems will
include electric buses and bike rentals.
4. Waterfront Commercial Center | Together Sundial and the Beach Drive boutiques and restaurants are a regional destination
for lifestyle shopping and entertainment.
5. Cultural Corridor | Stretching the entire length of downtown’s waterfront is an incredible collection of public spaces and
cultural destinations all with views of Prospect Pier.
6. The Uplands | Once it is improved this 25-acre park will define St. Pete’s relationship with its beautiful waterfront setting.
7. Prospect Pier | The culmination of the 2nd Avenue Promenade, it is both a symbol of the city and a community gathering
place offering spectacular views of skyline and sunsets.
URBAN NARRATIVE
The renovation of the Pier creates an opportunity for a mid- and long-term strategy for the redevelopment of St. Petersburg’s
city center. Prospect Pier will be the catalyst for this transformation. Extending one mile from Mirror Lake to the Pyramid, 2nd
Avenue North creates a narrative that reveals St. Pete’s relationship between city and water. This promenade sits at the heart
of the city and is framed by many of St. Petersburg’s most important institutions, private buildings and public spaces. Divided
neatly into four quarter-mile long segments, Phase 1 entails the rejuvenation of the eastern end. Building upon this success we
envision 2nd Avenue North as a world class Promenade gathering together both locals and visitors to enjoy its natural beauty
and vibrant urbanity.
Mirror
Lake
Children &
Families Dept.
City Hall
Church
Williams Park
Museum of
Fine Arts
Sundial St Pete
Museum of
History
Central
Yacht Basin
Electric Bus
Route
VINOY
PARK
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MIRROR
LAKE
2ND AVENUE NE
CITY BUILDINGS
RELIGIOUS
PROPOSED PEDESTRIAN AXIS
PARKING
EDUCATION
SECONDARY CONNECTIONS
SUNDIAL ST PETE
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LANDING
PARK
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Prospect
Pier
4.4 BUILDING CONCEPT
PROSPECT PIER
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3 LANDSCAPE
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natural ventilation
6 ICON OF SUSTAINABILITY
Integrate a sophisticated façade
design and sustainability strategy to
further enhance the iconic character
of the building while maximizing its
performance.
PROSPECT PIER
AERIAL VIEW
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4.5 BRANDING AND SIGNAGE STRATEGY
PROSPECT PIER
The iconic shape of Prospect Pier offers a branding
opportunity for the city. The pyramid of St. Petersburg is
part of its history while offering a new vision for its future.
Prospect Pier represents its citizens and translates the city’s
topicality and proximity to the water. Beyond the graphic
logo, the branding and signage strategy for Prospect Pier
develops a digital platform that engages the community
in an active manner. The digital interaction encourages a
symbiotic exchange between St. Petersburg’s citizens and
the pier administration. The branding and user interface
developments offers an iconic design, experience, and
landmark to propel a new vision of St. Petersburg.
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4.6 THE UPLANDS
PROSPECT PIER
The design for the Uplands and Pier is fundamentally about
connecting people to their precious resource, their waterfront.
The design is simple and pure. It creates a half mile long
promenade that maximizes human experience, transitioning
from an urban environment, through a Coastal waterfront
landscape, to the Pier and the Pyramid. The Pyramid itself is
designed as an extension of the Pier and the city.
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THE UPLANDS PROGRAM PLAN
PROSPECT PIER
THE 2ND AVENUE PROMENADE
THE THRESHOLD
The 2nd Avenue Promenade is designed to be a grand vehicular and pedestrian link from the inland Cityscape to the
waterfront. A formal ‘allee’ of Medjool Palms and pedestrian lighting lines the ¼ mile long street creating a grand sense of
arrival while framing the Pyramid building at the end of the Pier. Pedestrian walks, bike lanes and vehicular access are carefully
designed to maximize access to the History Museum, Spa Beach Park and the Pier entry itself. 2nd Avenue Promenade
terminates at the Entry Plaza. The Plaza included trolley stops and an automotive drop-off turnaround and demarks the
beginning of the Pier approach accessible to pedestrians, bicycles, and trolleys.
Situated between Spa Beach and the Event Lawn, the ‘Threshold’ is the ceremonial entrance to the Pier. Demarcated by
inwardly tilted lawn planes, the Threshold frames the distant view to the Pyramid while referencing the sky and the open and
expansive nature of the bay. It is designed to be beautiful and functional, connecting the Uplands to the new Pier elevation, as
well as connecting Spa Beach and the Event Lawn with a series of terraced beach and lawn planes.
PHASE 1
FUTURE PED. BRIDGE
ELEVATED TURF LAWN
COMPARISON OF PIER FOOTPRINT
/ VIEW TO PYRAMID
EXISTING PIER
PROPOSED PIER
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2
PALM GROVE,
CRUSHED SHELL BEACH
LIVE OAK SAVANNAH
TURF LAWN
WITH PALMS
3
4
ALLEE
1
2ND AVENUE PROMENADE
3
SPA BEACH
PHASE 1
SLOPED LAWN
(FRAMES VIEW TO PYRAMID)
5
1
2
2
6
TERRACED LAWN PANELS
4
EVENT LAWN
7
5
FUTURE PED. BRIDGE
(TRANSITIONS PIER RAMP
TO EVENT LAWN)
1
DEDICATED BIKE PATH
1
ENTRY PLAZA
2
ELECTRIC BUS STOP
2
BEACH VOLLEYBALL COURTS
3
RENOVATED PARKING
3
SPLASH PAD
4
SERVICE ACCESS / LOADING AND
UNLOADING FOR EVENTS PARK
4
CHILDREN’S PLAY AREA
5
TERRACED BEACH
5
TRANSIENT DOCKS
6
KAYAK / PADDLE BOARD RENTAL
(TRANSITIONS PIER RAMP TO BEACH)
6
(FOOD & DRINKS AND BEACH/PARK EQUIPMENT: LAWN GAMES,
VOLLEY BALL AND BIKE RENTAL, FISHING POLES AND BIKE)
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CONCESSION BUILDINGS W/ CAFE STYLE SEATING
STAGE / PAVILLION
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES PLANS
PROSPECT PIER
1. THE LIVE OAK COASTAL SAVANNAH
The Live Oak Coastal Savannah is a glade of coastal Live Oak trees that arise out of a coastal Savannah that features a variety of
grasses, forbes and shrub lands. This shady environment will serve to create a threshold to the waterfront at the end of the 2nd
Street Promenade. Along this linear journey to the end of the pier the scale must be broken down into spatial segments that not
only create diversity and interest along the way but it also serves to create compression and then release. This principle is critical
to the experience of this linear spine all the way from Bayshore drive to the end of the Pier. The Savannah landscape environment
is not only a shady retreat from the heat it is also an environment to experience nature while strolling, picnicking and relaxing.
volleyball nets and lawn games and temporary kayak and paddle boat rental center, with water access from the new transient
dock located to the south, until a dedicated boat rental facility is built.
2. THE KAYAK AND PADDLEBOAT RENTAL PAVILION AND DOCKS
Conveniently located on the Western side of the Spa Beach Park is the Kayak and Paddleboard rental Pavilion and docks. This
facility will offer park visitors an opportunity to experience the bay via small water craft in open and calm waters. Facilities will
include restrooms, seating patios and small concession. The relationship to the Coconut Grove Lawn and Spa Beach will offer
park visitor’s convenient amenities that makes this park a favorite destination for both residents and visitors to St. Petersburg.
6. COMPACTED BEACH TERRACES
Transitioning the vertical difference of the Pier to the Spa Beach is a series of terraces beach planes that are separated by
concrete seat walls. This environment offers beach visitors flattened beach environments in an elevated position to enhance
views and the water experience. The terraces will offer movable shade umbrellas that add a pop of color and atmosphere to the
beach.
3. CONCESSIONS
Two concession buildings are located just south of the Pier approach. These could include a small café / coffee shop, a
microbrewery, lawn game equipment rentals or bike rental facility.
7. THE TERRACED LAWN PANELS
On the opposite side of the pier ramp is the terraced lawn panels. Like the compacted beach panels the lawn terraces vertically
transition the Pier ramp down to the Events Lawn environment. Offering a wide array of park uses such as picnicking, elevated
concert viewing and views to the boat slips, the terraces are pivotal to the park function.
5. PALM GROVE CRUSHED SHELL BEACH
This crushed shell environment will create a visually distinctive floor that is excellent for hosting public events, strolling and
relaxing. This feature offers sand volleyball facilities and movable furnishings that allow for people sit and enjoy the bay and
beach activities.
4. THE LAWN
The Lawns mark a bold visual transition from the Live Oak Savannah to the Spa Beach water environment. This environment is
designed to support and supplement the festival capacity of the ‘Events Lawn’, by being able to host tents, portable restroom
facilities, concessions and multiple stage setups. The Lawn also features a world class children’s play environment featuring
maritime themes, water play and elements that are educational, fun and engaging for children of all ages. A Concessions
Pavilion with café seating and shade structures offer people a tremendous vantage point to view and enjoy the multiple park
and maritime activities. The pavilion will also serve as the point source of information, restrooms and rentables such as; bikes,
8. THE EVENTS LAWN
The Events Lawn, edged by a continuous bay walk is a two acre living room of the community. This space is designed to host
multiple public events with a wide range of scale and capability. The space features a grand open lawn that can support music
festivals, pick-up sports, arts and crafts fairs, movie nights and community gathering. A grand stage is located on south edge
of the space against a dramatic backdrop of the transient boat dock marina. This location takes advantage of the terraced
lawn steps as elevated viewing platforms and allows all passers-by on the pier approach to have an elevated view of all events.
PICNIC
1
SHAKESPEARE
IN THE PARK
2
MUSEUM
NIGHT
SCHOOL
FIELD TRIP
MANGROVE
WALK
KAYAK
TOUR
VOLLEYBALL
PADDLE
BOARD
5
MEDITATION
YOGA
FITNESS
CHILDREN’S
PLAY
4
JOGGING
CYCLING
FISHING
SEA
OBSERVATION
ASTRONOMY
NIGHT
FISHING
LED LIGHT NEIGHBORHOOD MOVIE
SHOW
NIGHT
MEETING
SPA BEACH
6
3
7
PICNIC
8
BIKE
PATH
ELECTRIC BUS
STOP
ELECTRIC BUS
STOP
JAZZ IN
THE PARK
PARKING
BIKE
RENTAL
CAFE
TAI CHI
WATER
TAXI
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BLUES
NIGHT
FOOD
FEST
BIKE
RENTAL
SCIENCE
LECTURE
HAPPY
HOUR
COCKTAIL
DEMO
FARMERS
MARKET
PILATES COMMUNITY MOVIE
GATHERING NIGHT
BOATING
SPORTS
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CULTURAL
FOOD
NATURE
MUSIC
THE UPLANDS SITE PLAN
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BE A
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RIVE
NE
PROSPECT PIER
2ND AVENUE NE
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THE UPLANDS CIRCULATION
PROSPECT PIER
AUTOMOBILE CIRCULATION
BICYCLE CIRCULATION
P
P
TROLLEY CIRCULATION
PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION
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4.7 PIER DESIGN
PROSPECT PIER
1
CROSS SECTION 1 - THE UPLANDS
2 3 4 5
6
CROSS SECTION 3 - PALM TREE GROVE
45’
45’
PRAIRIE
EXIST
GRASS
WALK
+
PALM TREES
BIKE
PATH
DRIVE
LANE
DRIVE
LANE
PRAIRIE
GRASS
+
PALM
TREES
EXIST
WALK
EXIST PARKING
PALM TREE GROVE
PIER
APPROACH
PALM TREE GROVE
45’
EXISTING CURB TO CURB
CROSS SECTION 4 - THRESHOLD
CROSS SECTION 2 - LIVE OAK COASTAL SAVANNAH
At the west end of the events lawn the pier
begins a gentle ascent. Over the next 400
feet the pier approach raises 4.5 Feet in
order to elevate the new pier above the
flood zone and accommodate potential sea
level rise during the next century.
BEACH
45’
LIVE OAK FOREST
PIER
APPROACH
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26.50’
45’
SLOPED
LAWN
PIER
APPROACH
LIVE OAK FOREST
33
26.50’
10’
SLOPED TERRACED
LAWN
LAWN
STEPS
EVENT
LAWN
OUTDOOR MULTIPURPOSE SPACE LAYOUT FLEXIBILITY
EVENT LAWN PROGRAMS
SEATED PERFORMANCE VIEWING
1
2 3 4 5
6
EVENT LAWN ACTIVATED FOR LIVE PERFORMANCES
FOOD TRUCKS INTERSPERSED WITHIN THE PALM TREE GROVE
CROSS SECTION 5- THE SPRINGPOINT
+/-500 BLANKETS , +/- 5,000 PEOPLE
BLANKET (6’X6’)
FOOD TRUCK
STAGE
STANDING PERFORMANCE VIEWING
EVENT LAWN ACTIVATED WITH CONCERTS
FOOD TRUCKS INTERSPERSED WITHIN THE PALM TREE GROVE
+/- 3800 PEOPLE, STANDING
PEOPLE
FOOD TRUCK
STAGE
CRAFT FAIR / FOOD FESTIVAL
BEACH
45’
75’
PIER
APPROACH
TERRACED LAWN STEPS
EVENT LAWN ORGANIZED FOR ART/FOOD FESTIVAL
EVENT
LAWN
+/- 136, 10’x10’ POP-UP TENTS
10’X10’ TENT
TEMPORARY LOADING/UNLOADING
CROSS SECTION 6 - THE PIER
RECREATION VOLLEY BALL
EVENT LAWN ACTIVATED WITH RECREATIONAL VOLLEYBALL
+/- 14 RECREATIONAL VOLLEYBALL COURTS
CHILDREN’S RECREATION SOCCER
EVENT LAWN ACTIVATED FOR CHILDREN’S SOCCER
+/- 18 RECREATIONAL SOCCER FIELDS (6 VS. 6 PICKUP SOCCER)
10.5’
24’
EDGE PROMENADE
45’
PIER
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10.5’
EDGE
The 24’ wide promenade is primarily a pedestrian/
bicycle zone. Trolleys will provide frequent service
between the pier and downtown. Service vehicles will
be limited to early mornings on a scheduled basis.
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PROSPECT PIER
PROSPECT PIER
THE ST. PETERSBURG PIER
The desired objective is only possible if the width of the pier is reduced from 100’ to 45’. This results in two very important
experiential effects. First is the narrow width reduces the visual foreground depth of the hardscape to create a feeling of being
completely enveloped by the bay thus maximizing the visual connection to the water on both sides of the pier. Second, the
narrowing of the pier dramatically improves the visual proportions of the pier and amplifies the dramatic sense of perspective
to the Pyramid building and the pier head. The reduction in pier width also results in significant cost reductions that allow for
the implementation of more pedestrian amenities.
SHADE STRUCTURES
The design of the pier itself features elegant linear concrete and wood seating/shade elements that serve to provide for
pedestrian amenity and protection from trolley traffic simultaneously. The spacing of these sculptural elements finds its
inspiration from the nearby Albert Whitted Airport to the south. Air traffic controllers still use Morse code to identify airports.
Using Morse code to spell St. Petersburg creates a seemingly random pattern that provides porosity from one side of the pier
to the other. An interesting rhythm and cadence is created for the pedestrian to experience as the procession to the Pyramid
building is experienced.
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4.8 PLANTING PALETTE
PROSPECT PIER
UPLANDS LANDSCAPE
LIVE OAK SAVANNAH
LIVE OAK, QUERCUS VIRGINIANA
(80% OF UPLANDS FOREST)
GUMBO LIMBO, BURSERA SIMARUBA
(10% OF UPLANDS FOREST)
RED SILK COTTON/KAPOK TREE, BOMBAX CEIBA
(SELECT LOCATIONS)
CABBAGE PALM, SABAL PALMETTO
(10% OF UPLANDS FOREST)
ENTRY PALMS
PALM GROVE
MEDJOOL PALM, PHOENIX DACTYLIFERA
CABBAGE PALM, SABAL PALMETTO
LIVE OAK SAVANNAH
PALM GROVE
ENTRY PALMS
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PROSPECT PIER
UPLANDS LANDSCAPE
PRAIRIE GRASSES
MUHLY GRASS,
MUHLENBERGIA CAPILLARIS
CORDGRASS,
SPARTINA BAKERI
WHITE FOUNTAIN GRASS,
PENNISETUM
PERENNIAL PEANUT,
ARACHIS GLABRATA
TURF 1
TURF 2
SEASHORE PASPALUM,
PASPALUM VAGINATUM
BAHIAGRASS,
PASPALUM NOTATUM
CRUSHED SHELLS
PRAIRIE GRASSES
TURF 1
TURF 2
CRUSHED SHELLS
CRUSHED SHELLS
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PROSPECT PIER
MUHLY
PYRAMID ROOF LANDSCAPE
MUHLY GRASS,
MUHLENBERGIA CAPILLARIS
CORDGRASS
CORDGRASS, SPARTINA BAKERI
WHITE FOUNTAIN GRASS
MUHLY GRASS
CORDGRASS
WHITE FOUNTAIN GRASS
WHITE FOUNTAIN GRASS, PENNISETUM
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4.9 THE PYRAMID
PROSPECT PIER
The new Prospect Pier will provide an active, iconic
urban amenity for the city. Both a destination and a hub
for innovation, the enlivened structure shall exceed the
expectations while meeting the vision. A multi-modal pier
with enhanced Uplands and water access will activate the
body, while the Marine Discovery Center and various cuisines
in the Pyramid will stimulate the mind and senses.
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4.10 PUBLIC SPACES AND CIRCULATION
PROSPECT PIER
CANOPY
THE JOURNEY CONTINUES
By extending the roof of the original inverted pyramid form, Prospect Pier acts as a new canopy for the pier head. Prospect
Pier provides additional shaded space to create comfortable areas for outdoor activities on the pier head in addition to
increasing the size of the rooftop observation deck. The studies below illustrate the shadows cast at 9 AM, 12PM, and 4PM
during the four seasons of the year.
The masterplan for Prospect Pier creates a new urban narrative for St. Petersburg. As a culmination of this narrative, Prospect
Pier redefines the relationship between the city and its waterfront. The current Pier and Pyramid does not allow a continuous
path to experience the city, the bay and the sky. Prospect Pier, however, creates a new, grand public stair up to and through
the core of the building thereby creating a fluid connection between the City, Uplands, Pier and Pyramid. This path finally
terminates on an enlarged rooftop observation plaza that is oriented to focus views back to the starting point of one’s journey.
More than just a beautiful building, Prospect Pier reaffirms the Pyramid as the symbol of a new St. Petersburg.
FALL
SUMMER
WINTER
SPRING
UNITING CITY, SEA, AND SKY
The Pyramid is framed by three new beautiful public places. As one approaches the Pyramid the pier widens into City Place.
This square is the reception area for the Pyramid and the gathering point for activities within and around the building. This
plaza relates back to the city to the west. Bayside Place is situated on the east side of the Pyramid. This plaza is dominated
by terraced steps that descend down thereby highlighting the waters of Tampa Bay. It is a place for informal leisure activities
such as family picnics, sunbathing, fishing and movies projected out over the bay. Above it all lays Prospect Terrace a stunning
space of cascading levels simultaneously providing spectacular views of the waters of Tampa Bay, the burgeoning downtown
skyline and Florida’s soaring skies.
PROSPECT TERRACE
OPEN NATURALLY VENTILATED SPACE
BAYSIDE PLACE
CITY PLACE
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4.11 SECTION
PROSPECT PIER
OBSERVATION AREA
PROSPECT TERRACE
OBSERVATION AREA
BAR
EDUCATION
WING
OPEN AIR LOBBY
RESTAURANT
VIRTUAL AQUARIUM
MARINE DIVERSITY
CITY PLACE
BAYSIDE PLACE
OPEN AIR LOBBY
RESTROOMS
OPEN AIR LOWER LOBBY
RESTROOMS
0
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15 ft
30 ft
PROSPECT PIER
VIEW FROM THE SEA
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4.12 PLANS
PROSPECT PIER
Bait store
Electrical room
Water
reservoir
+
Water
treatment
plan
City Place
Open Air
Lower
Lobby
Bike rental
Bayside Place
Snack Shack
Storage
Cafeteria
INDOOR AREAS
Common areas
2700 SQ. FT.
Core
1200 SQ. FT.
Retail
2800 SQ. FT.
Mechanical
3200 SQ. FT.
PIER HEAD
Pier Head
51,200 SQ. FT.
Fishing Platforms
9,400 SQ. FT.
TOTAL PIER HEAD 60,600 SQ. FT.
ACCESS
TOTAL 1ST FLOOR 9,900 SQ. FT.
Service Access
(1st Floor)
Lobby
City Place
Bayside Place
Cafeteria
(1st Floor)
INDOOR AREAS
Common areas
2700 SQ. FT.
Core
1200 SQ. FT.
LOBBY
TOTAL 3,900 SQ. FT.
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PROSPECT PIER
VIEW TO THE OBSERVATION DECK
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PROSPECT PIER
Coast
Office Space
Marine Diversity
Lobby
Marine
Introduction Discovery
Center
Institutions
Shop
AREAS
Marine discovery Center
5940 SQ. FT.
Common areas
1260 SQ. FT.
Core
1200 SQ. FT.
TOTAL 8,400 SQ. FT.
Educational Programs
Endemic species and
native landscape
Virtual aquarium
Hologram and projection
space
SHOP
Interactive
area
Auditorium
AREAS
Marine discovery Center
12050 SQ. FT.
Common areas
1550 SQ. FT.
Core
1200 SQ. FT.
TOTAL 14,800 SQ. FT.
Foyer
MARINE DISCOVERY PROJECTION ROOM
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Banquet
space
(200 seats)
Prospect
Terrace
Outdoor
cafe
(30 seats)
Outdoor dinning
(40 seats)
Kitchen
Bar
Destination
restaurant
(100 seats)
AREAS
Destination restaurant & Banquet space
9230 SQ. FT.
Common areas
10370 SQ. FT.
Core
1200 SQ. FT.
TOTAL 20,800 SQ. FT.
OPEN AIR DINING
Prospect
Terrace
AREAS
Exterior Terrace
16600 SQ. FT.
RESTAURANT
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VIEW TO THE CITY
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“Prospect Pier focuses on what we
love best about St. Pete – our beautiful
waterfront, our nourishing climate, our
vibrant culture.”
Tim Clemmons, AIA
Executive Architect
“The new Pier translates the historic
site into a vibrant destination becoming
an icon for the current and future
populations of St. Pete and its visitors.”
Fernando Romero, FAIA
Design Architect
“The Prospect is for the people
of St. Petersburg - for education,
entertainment and relaxation. It will
bring the community closer together,
growing the historic roots of the pier
into a vibrant future.”
Mark Johnson
Landscape Architect
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VIEW FROM OVER TAMPA BAY
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4.13 ELEVATIONS
PROSPECT PIER
WEST ELEVATION
EAST ELEVATION
SOUTH ELEVATION
NORTH ELEVATION
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4.14 FACADE
PROSPECT PIER
MATERIALS
FACADE ILLUMINATION
Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete
Glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) cladding is composed of a cement: sand
(typically 1:1) matrix with 2-5% volume of glass fibers added. These fibers are
a special Alkali Resistant Glass (ARG) to resist deterioration of the glass under
exposure to the cement. Further resistance to damage is achieved with mineral and
organic polymer additions.
Typical Use: Cladding panels where high level of detailing and a minimum thickness is required. Used for small non-structural
panels, and typically fixed onto a backing frame or regular substrate. Panels may be also formed with ribs molded in to allow
self-spanning behavior.
Manufacture: GRC panels can be manufactured in two ways:
- Spraying - which allows higher fiber content and makes thin sections.
- Casting - remix with max fiber content 3.5% and cast as for concrete.
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Moldable and non-flat panels can be made; repetition in formwork molds essential for economic reasons. We will look to
recent developments in concrete formwork to devise a strategy with the contractor.
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GLAZING SYSTEM
Operable Windows for easy cleaning from interior
EXISTING STRUCTURE
Durability: As there is no steel reinforcement present, GFRC panels have proved corrosion resistance in a marine environment.
GFRC products have low water, water vapor and air permeability, providing a durability against abrasion, chemical attack,
corrosion and ultra-violet radiation. They are also non-combustible.
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FACADE LIGHTING
PYRAMID GENERAL ILLUMINATION
FACADE ASSEMBLY
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4
STEP LIGHTS
FOR LOW LEVEL WALKWAY LIGHTING
GFRC LOUVERS
Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete
offers great durability and
low maintenance requirements
GLAZING SYSTEM
3’-2”
Operable Windows for easy cleaning from interior
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EXISTING COLUMNS
Frame new Windows
METAL BRACKETS
1’-4”
EXISTING STRUCTURE
1’-4”
continuous linear LED
Opt. 1: Ketra G2 color tunable
(interior location)
Opt 2: LedLinear Dynamic
White or equal
(exterior location)
25mm continuous flangeless
linear white LED
(HESS LEDIA LL)
glazing
concrete louver
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EXISTING COLUMNS
seating / step
VIEWS THROUGH FACADE
Frame new Windows
GFRC LOUVERS
Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete
offers great durability and
low maintenance requirements
METAL BRACKETS
Energy Star hurricane-impact aluminum
curtain wall system with doubleinsulated low-E glazing, operable
windows for easy cleaning from inside
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THE HORIZONTAL LOUVERS
OFFER UNINTERRUPTED VIEWS
WHILE PROTECTING THE AIRCONDITIONED SPACES FROM
DIRECT SUN EXPOSURE
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4.15 SUSTAINABILITY CONCEPTS
PROSPECT PIER
LEED CERTIFICATION
The goal desired for this project is to achieve LEED Gold
rating under the LEED-Major Renovations v2009. This project
can also achieve Platinum Certification.
Conditioning Zone
Highly Conditioned
Moderately Conditioned
ASHRAE 55 Adaptative Comfort
Unconditioned
High Albedo Roof
Vegetated roof with high albedo materials
reflects sunlight and keeps building cooler
Optional Solar Photovoltaics on Roof
Solar panels generate electricity for the building will providing shading and keeping occupants cooler, and provide
electricity for the building lighting on facades
Reusing Structure
Avoid sending large volumes of waste to landfill
and consuming new materials
LED Lighting
Efficient LED light fixtures shall be used to further
conserve energy and limit contribution to landfill due
to the long life of the lamps
Natural Ventilation
Utilize adaptive comfort in flex spaces to reduce
HVAC loads
Low-Flow Fixtures
Reduce water usage and discharge
Mixed Mode
Use HVAC systems only when necessary, and allow
opening of windows and auto-system shutoff during
optimal conditions
Battery
Rainwater Harvesting
Water flowing from the roof will be directed into a
tank within the building where it will be treated and
re-used as non-potable water
Optional Heat Rejection to Bay
Provides more efficient cooling mechanism and
eliminates cooling towers on roof
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PROSPECT PIER
STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS
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NEW BEAMS SPAN DIRECTLY BETWEEN
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AVOID ADDING NEW
NEW BEAMS SPAN DIRECTLY BETWEEN
EXISTING INTERIOR FRAMING
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NEW STRUCTURE
5TH LEVEL
THE CORE AND PERIMETER IN ORDER TO
AVOID ADDING NEW LOAD ONTO2
EXISTING INTERIOR FRAMING
NEW PERIMETER COLUMNS
6TH LEVEL
4TH LEVEL
3RD LEVEL
2ND LEVEL
5TH LEVEL
REINFORCED STRUCTURE
4TH LEVEL
EXISTING STRUCTURE
3RD LEVEL
TRANSFER2THE LOAD TO THE
EXISTING PERIMETER
COLUMNS
NEW PERIMETER COLUMNS
REINFORCED STRUCTURE
TRANSFER THE LOAD TO THE
EXISTING PERIMETER COLUMNS
EXISTING STRUCTURE
PIER LEVEL
2ND LEVEL
NEW STRUCTURE
PIER LEVEL
MEAN SEA LEVEL
MEAN SEA LEVEL
SEA BED
SEA BED
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COLUMNS GET REINFORCED FOR
THESLOPING
ADDED ROOF LOAD
EXISTING PERIMETER
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THE MAJORITY OF THE STRUCTURE
IS REUSED FROM THE CURRENT BUILDING
THE MAJORITY OF THE STRUCTURE
IS REUSED FROM THE CURRENT BUILDING
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4.17 LIGHTING
PROSPECT PIER
CONNECTING CITY TO PYRAMID
custom street lighting element
DEFINITION
path lights
AMBIENT
tree uplights for soft
glow and sparkle
LOW LEVEL
rail lights, shade uplighting,
+ bench underlighting for
unobstructed views of water
BEACON
glow from pyramid as
focal point for pier
2ND AVE.
CONNECTING CITY TO PYRAMID
Custom street lighting post to reflect
the angles of the pyramid
2ND AVE. SECTION
PIER
city
museums
2nd ave.
park
approach
pier
pyramid
LOW LIGHT LEVEL
water’s edge
MED. LIGHT LEVEL
emergency vehicles
LOW LIGHT LEVEL
water’s edge
THE PARK AND APPROACH
Integrated shade + bench lighting
TREE UP LIGHTS FOR GLOW IN FOREST
& SPARKLE ON BEACH
Rail lights for low level walkway lighting
unobstructed views
PIER SECTION
PATH LIGHT FOR GUIDING PEDESTRIANS
HIGH MAST POLES FOR EVENTS
Linear LED for
underbench lighting
water
PIER PLAN
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NIGHT VIEW
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5. Construction Technologies
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5.1 STRUCTURE
COMPOSITE CONCRETE PLANCKS
ON SLEEPERS FOR DRAINAGE
5
18” DEEP PRECAST CONCRETE DOUBLE TEE
FDOT 18 WITH 20 STRANDS,
8’WIDE MODULES
4
COMPOSITE ELASTOMERIC
BEARING PADS
32’-0”
3
0
128’-0”
64’-0”
PILING PLAN
2
36” DEEP X 30” WIDE CAST
IN PLACE CONCRETE PIER CAP
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30” DIAMETER CONCRETE DRILLED
PIE WITH 3/4” THCK STEEL CASING,
70’ LONG WITH 5’ ROCK SOCKET
FOUNDATIONS
The existing structure uses steel H-pile foundations to transfer its gravity and lateral loads to the ground and the new scheme
aims to reuse the existing foundations. The higher building height and increased width increase the projected area of the
building exposed to the wind and consequently increase the load demands on the foundations. While, current estimates show
that the perimeter piles may be overstressed by as much as 35 percent under certain wind events, we anticipate that a detailed
review of existing construction data could demonstrate that the piles have adequate capacity. This review would include a
review of existing pile load tests, pile driving records and pile hammer information as well as a corrosion assessment and wave
equation analyses of the piles using actual driving data. In the event that such investigation does not justify sufficient capacity,
the retrofit strategy would be to connect the existing caissons to the new pier head piles via grade beams. Depending on the
results of the corrosion assessment, corrosion protection measures such as cathodic protection may be required.
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BRIDGE
The existing pier is the most typical way to construct piers
and the structure selection is driven by two reasons. The
short spans and driven piles allow for leap-frog construction
avoiding marine equipment. Leap frog construction is
when the next span is constructed from a crane sitting on
a previously constructed span (even small piles as the ones
put forward can be driven off the bridge if design correctly).
The integral detailing (beams on the same level as pier
caps with piles or pier caps acting as shelves) allow for a
durable solution in the abrasive marine environment while
accommodating easy construction of laying light beams
down first and then casting concrete pockets after to make
composite.
The solution was further refined to allow for drilled shafts
which reduce the noise during construction. The shafts
are more expensive to construct as they require marine
equipment, but their higher capacity reduce the foundation
footprint by 45% (making them a great environmental option)
and make them cost competitive with the driven piles.
The framing of both drilled and driven shaft solutions
(20ft/40ft) spans allows to completely avoid existing (20ft
spacing) foundation footprint. This is desirable for many
reason – it’s better to put foundation in undisturbed soil,
and this will allow construction flexibility depending on the
solution for removing piles or leaving in place but cut off.
The longer spans of 40ft which are most optimal for drilled
shafts are starting to fall outside the leap frog construction,
but the marine equipment already in place to drill the shafts
can be engaged to lay down the superstructure. The longer
spans of the drilled shaft solution make it competitive to
introduce pre-stress beams solution which is a great off the
shelf solution but more targeted toward 30ft+ span lengths.
Lastly, the easiest construction method is that using FDOT
standard detail of pier cap below the beams which sit on
bearings. The client has asked us to pursue this option.
While recognizing this will facilitate construction, this may
pose durability challenges in the future. An entire width of
the bridge must be lifted between expansion joints (locations
to be determined) with marine equipment. However, noting
that this is a very low traffic bridge bearing replacement may
not be required for 50-70 years. The choice of this option
will have no impact on the elevation of the bridge, as the 2ft
clearance is above beams and not on the transverse pier cap
element.
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INCREASED LOAD
IN STRUCTURAL
CORES
PYRAMID SUPERSTRUCTURE
The main ambition of the structural scheme for the proposed
building structure is to enable the architectural vision with
the least intervention to the existing structure as possible.
Based on current engineering reports provided by the city
the existing super structure appears to be in good condition
and capable of sustaining current building code loads. The
existing load path provided in the building directs all gravity
loads from the concrete slabs to the existing floor beams
which in turn transfer it to the interior columns, which lead it
to the exterior sloping columns and then compile it all in the
elevator cores at Level 2. (See Figure 1)
This load path manages to maintain most of the gravity
load in either the perimeter sloping columns or the elevator
cores and then congregates all of the gravity load into the
concrete cores at Level 2 which then lead it to the core
foundations and into the ground. Our aim is to respect this
force flow and redirect any new gravity load to the elevator
cores and perimeter columns. This will avoid any interface
with the existing interior columns and avoid reinforcement of
interior building elements, keeping any reinforcement work
to the perimeter of the building. This will be accomplished
by using long span floor trusses which span the whole way
between the building cores and perimeter columns. Below
is a diagram illustrating this as well as one illustrating the
increase in load in the perimeter columns and concrete
cores. (See Figure 2 & 4)
INCREASED
LOADS IN SLOPED
COLUMN
EXISTING GRAVITY SYSTEM LOAD PATH
FIGURE 1
AXIAL LOADS IN STRUCTURE UNDER
GRAVITY IN PROPOSED CONDITION
FIGURE 4
NEWLY ADDED PROGRAMING
LOAD PATH FOR NEWLY ADDED
AREA ONTO EXISTING STRUCTURE
There are multiple ways to reinforce the existing perimeter
columns for the newly added gravity loads and we can use
any of them based on what the construction team deems
most viable. We have suggested one concept option below
which keeps the reinforcement on the exterior side of the
columns and does not involve any local demolition of the
concrete encasement of the columns. (See Figure 3)
DESIGN GRAVITY LOADS IN
EXISTING STRUCTURE
FIGURE 2
FOUR INDEPENDENT
CORES RESIST THE
LATERAL LOADING IN
FLEXURE AND SHEAR
LARGER PROJECTED
AREA INCREASES
SIGNIFICANTLY
THE
LARGER PROJECTED
AREAWIND
INCREASES
THE
LOAD
ONSIGNIFICANTLY
THE BUILDING
WIND LOAD ON THE BUILDING
FOUR
INDEPENDENT
FOUR INDEPENDENT
CORES
THE
CORES RESISTRESIST
THE
LATERAL
LOADING
IN
LATERAL LOADING
IN
FLEXURE
AND SHEAR
FLEXURE AND SHEAR
LOAD
PATH
NEWLY
LOAD PATH
FORFOR
NEWLY
ADDED
ADDED
PROJECTED
AREA
PROJECTED
AREA ONTO EXISTING
ONTO EXISTING
STRUCTURE
STRUCTURE
EXISTING LATERAL SYSTEM
LOAD PATH
FIGURE 5
UNCONSERVATIVE ANALYSIS OF
THE CORE CAPACITY
Besides any gravitational loads, the building is also exposed
to significant wind loading. All of this load is confronted
first by the façade, which then distributes it to the concrete
diaphragms, which then release it as shear to the four
concrete cores. All concrete cores act in parallel to resist
this loading and transfer it as shear and bending to the core
foundations below. (See Figure 5)
EXISTING CONCRETE ENCASEMENT
FOR FIREPROOFING
CONSERVATIVE ANALYSIS OF
THE CORE CAPACITY
EXISTING CONCRETE ENCASEMENT
FOR FIREPROOFING
The new scheme for the building supports the lateral loads in
much the same way. However, since the projected elevation
area of the building has increased the total wind load to
which the building is exposed is considerably higher. The
higher load as well as its higher elevation of application
increase the shear and moment demands on the concrete
cores. In order to verify that the existing cores will be able
to sustain the new loads, we performed a section analysis
of the cores for the new axial and moment demands. (See
Figure 6)
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NEW COLUMN STEEL
PLATE REINFORCEMENT
EXISTING PERIMETER
DIAGONAL COLUMNS
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 6
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5.2 SUSTAINABILITY
PROSPECT PIER
The redevelopment of St Petersburg Pier provides a great opportunity to integrate sustainability holistically in the pier and its
buildings as a public project. Its relative isolation at the end of the pier makes sustainability a key imperative as utilities need to
be transported further and are exposed to the harsh maritime climate.
Using adaptive comfort criteria for the St Petersburg Pier, some spaces can use outside air with little to no mechanical heating
or cooling for about 40% of the year. There are certain areas within the St. Petersburg Pier building where comfort conditions
can be relaxed due to the activities that will be carried in this spaces.
By reusing the building and much of the pier we are already making a significant impact by not sending large volumes of waste
to landfill and consuming new materials.
Dehumidification of outside air will be required for some spaces. The heating required for the spaces during the coldest part
of the year will help bring Relative humidity levels back inside the limits – meaning less specialized air conditioning will be
required. Using outside air for free cooling may be a viable option during some hours of the year.
Our design also works with the climate to take advantage of the constant winds to provide cooling without less mechanical
energy in various spaces. Working with the buildings unique inverted pyramid design we provide shading to facades to reduce
heating loads while maximizing the roof area for power generation from photovoltaics. The redevelopment of the pier also
provides a potential opportunity to incorporate heat rejecting (for cooling) into the bay which will reduce our energy use further.
We will also capture water for reuse within the building.
Sustainability has also been incorporated into the wider development with the introduction of public transport facilities
including electric buses and bike facilities. More green spaces will also private greater public amenity as well as shelter and
cooling effect for visitors.
1.2 HVAC STRATEGY
The building will be served by a modular air cooled chiller system, providing 150tons (5-duty modules) of 44°F chilled water
through duty-standby 300gpm variable primary pumps. These chillers will be located on the roof of the building, and can be
concealed by vegetation. Normally, the vertical discharge of the condensing fans cannot be obstructed. However, these is also
an option to use heat rejection to the bay instead (see next section). Building heating will be through a single natural gas fired
750mbh condensing boiler, which must be located in a rated enclosure.
Interior conditioning will be through two modular VAV indoor air handling units with airside economizer. A 20,000cfm unit will
serve the restaurant, and a 22,000cfm unit will serve the remainder of the spaces. Cooling will be through chilled water coils.
Heating will be through hot water preheat coils in the AHUs and heating coils in the VAV boxes.
1 ENERGY
Energy consumption is a critical part of any sustainability strategy for a building. Our focus here has been to work with the
climate to reduce energy consumption then produce power with renewable sources.
Space conditioning will be through VAV terminal boxes to serve the separate zones. Each VAV box will be provided with a
temperature sensor. A central building automation system (BAS) will control all components of the HVAC system.
1.1 ADAPTIVE COMFORT
For over 50 years public buildings HVAC systems have been designed around the principal of: “Keep everything at
approximately 21oC and 55% Relative Humidity (RH).”
VAV / CAV
OCCUPANT
COMFORT
FREE COOLING POSSIBLE
COOLING UP TO 120 W/M2
LARGE FAN ENERGY LOADS
These targets work well because they:
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Are comfortable for occupants
Provide safe conditions for
practically every activity
However, meeting these set points typically:
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Requires costly HVAC systems
Consume relatively large quantities
of energy working overtime to stay within the tight design limits (± 1-2oC
for the temperature and ±5% for RH)
Where possible, spaces should be
designed to achieve an Adaptive
Comfort standard, which accounts
for seasonal variation in naturally
ventilated buildings
All AHU cooling coils and chiller condenser coils shall be copper-copper or be copper-aluminum with Electrofin coating.
ECONOMIC
VIABILITY
UNOBTRUSIVE
The initial loads are based on the following:
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Net conditioned area: 32,800sf
Well insulated façade
All wall surfaces in the naturally ventilated circulation zone are insulated like exterior walls
No more than 40% glazing area
1.3 HEAT REJECTION TO THE BAY
ENERGY
EFFICIENT
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The location of the St. Petersburg Pier on the water allows for the use of water source cooling/heating. The water temperature
of the bay will not be generally cold enough to provide direct (free) cooling. However, they may offer a lower energy alternative
to air-side heat rejection due to the lower temperature and higher specific heat capacity. Systems may be open-loop (where
water is extracted directly and pumped through heat exchangers) or closed loop (where a pipework loop is installed on the bed
water body). With salt water systems, closed loop is preferable to alleviate corrosion concerns. The redevelopment of the pier
columns provides an integrated (low cost) way to reject heat to the bay.
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1.4 SHADING ANALYSIS
Overheating occurs throughout the year as a result of the transformation of radiant energy emitted by the sun into thermal
energy passing into a building space. The St. Petersburg Pier building shape is already optimal as the building self-shades
throughout the year. The following figures show the shading projection on an average summer and winter day.
Despite reducing the heat gains due to radiation, a high-performance envelope will still be incorporated where the building is
enclosed to reducing the energy consumption.
Given the high amount of roof area and strength of solar radiation, a cool roof (highly-reflective roof) or potentially green roof
system is an easy and effective strategy to mitigate solar gains.
1.5 ROOFTOP SOLAR
Solar photovoltaics on the roof will provide a canopy, shading occupants in some areas. Approximately 8,000 – 10,000 ft2 of
PV will provide approximately 180,000 kWh/yr in electricity for the building. This equates to approximately 25% of the building’s
energy load. The system will still be grid connected but the PV system will reduce operational cost and potentially generate
income through net metering. The array will face South and be tilted at least 5° to allow water to drain from the panels.
CUMULATIVE SHADING – SUMMER
CUMULATIVE SHADING – WINTER
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Providing insulation, and thereby reducing the U-value (conductance) of key building envelope components (roof and wall,
specifically) will also reduce cooling loads.
The following figures show the percentage of hours each surface is shaded on an average summer and winter day and show
the effectives of keeping the inverted pyramid design.
SOUTH – WEST FACADES SHADING - SUMMER
NORTH – EAST FACADES SHADING - SUMMER
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3 OTHER SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGIES
The glare effects from water should not be a concern. Water typically reflects 20% of solar load as it tends to scatter the light.
In terms of glare, water does increase glare but it can be a pleasant effect. Its distance from the water will also reduce this
effect.
The following figures show the percentage of hours the outdoor sloped areas are shaded on an average summer and winter
day.
3.1 MATERIALS
Materials can have a major impact on sustainability in the way that they are
sourced. The extraction and processing of materials into useful forms, delivery to
projects and installation are energy intensive processes. In fact, the construction
sector consumes 40% of all extracted materials. Whether a material is part of a
the façade, landscape, bridge, building structure or machinery, a philosophy of
considering the life cycle of the material and also the contribution of its deployment
to the total design can be adopted.
Refurbishment offers an excellent opportunity to generate a supply of materials
suitable for reuse in either that particular refurbishment or during the construction
or refurbishment of other structures. These include large energy and carbon
savings that would otherwise be accumulated during the life-cycle of new
materials; including extraction, transportation, refining and production of these
materials. Other benefits include a diversion of waste from landfill and the potential
for revenue generation and cost savings.
By reusing the building and much of the pier we are already making a significant
impact by not sending large volumes of waste to landfill and consuming new
materials. Based on previous experience, projects can potentially achieve
Embodied Carbon savings up to 25%.
Our design also works with the climate to take advantage of the constant winds to
provide cooling without less mechanical energy in various spaces. Working with
the buildings unique inverted pyramid design we provide shading to facades to
reduce heating loads while maximizing the roof area for power generation from
photovoltaics. The redevelopment of the pier also provides a potential opportunity
to incorporate heat rejecting (for cooling) into the bay which will reduce our energy
use further. We will also capture water for reuse within the building.
SOUTH AND WEST SLOPES SHADING - SUMMER
NORTH AND EAST SLOPES SHADING - SUMMER
TRANSPORTATION AND ACTIVATING THE PIER
Sustainability has also been incorporated into the wider development with the introduction of public transport facilities
including electric buses and bike facilities. More green spaces will also private greater public amenity as well as shelter and
cooling effect for visitors. By activating the spaces along the pier and providing shelter this will encourage walking and biking
providing health benefits to users.
2 WATER STRATEGY
4 LEED CERTIFICATION STRATEGY
The Pier water strategy is focused on reducing potable water used in the building and capturing run-off and rainwater for
irrigation and other non-potable uses.
4.1 INTRODUCTION
Water consumption in the building will be reduced at least 20% from a base design scenario by integrating low flow fixtures
and incorporating metering and sub-metering to determine the amount of water required by a specific use, building tenant or
central use.
LEEDTM, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is an internationally-recognized green building certification
system. Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), LEED is a matrix based rating system targeted at building
level sustainable assessment. Projects are scored against a set of standard credits and the sum of points determines the level
of certification (Certified, Silver, Gold, and Platinum).
Rainwater from the roof will be collected and used for non-potable uses such as toilet flushing, irrigation and maintenance. The
rainwater tank will be located at the bottom of the structure.
LEED provides building owners and operators with a framework to identify and implement practical and measurable green
building design, construction, operations and maintenance strategies.
The project shall include a comprehensive, integrated hydrology strategy to reduce runoff and the burden on the municipal
system. The design will include green infrastructure systems such as bioswales, rain gardens, permeable pavements and
green roofs that contribute to runoff reduction. These are intended to ensure that both the waters discharged from the system
meet water quality requirements, while attenuating the peak flows associated with large storm events.
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5.1 LEED MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
In addition to providing strategies for achieving a green building, LEED certification can also be used as a marketing tool, since
the project will acquire advantage over competitors and third-party validation of its sustainable accomplishments.
The LEED rating system establishes several mandatory requirements that must be met and accepted by the city of St. Petersburg
in order to be eligible for any level of certification:
LEED promotes best practices in:
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Water and energy efficiency
Sustainable land use
Responsible materials selection
Improved indoor environmental quality
And can be used as:
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A framework for assessing design options early in the design process, and
A rating system for final building certification.
Since LEED is a performance based set of criteria, there are numerous design strategy options that will meet the LEED
requirements. This design guideline for St. Petersburg Pier, will use the LEED criteria to track design strategy as a decision
making tool to keep the project on the sustainable design track. After considering different options for the LEED certification
process for this project, we reached the conclusion that LEED- Major Renovation is best suited for the project. As per the LEED
Reference guide, a major renovation involves major HVAC renovation, significant envelope modifications, and major interior
rehabilitation. St. Petersburg Pier upgrade will maintain the existing structure but the façade will be dismounted, and replaced
with a high energy performance envelope, as well as all of the systems and interiors of the building.
This design guideline will contain all the specific requirements for the design and construction teams to develop a building that
can achieve the desired level of certification following the standard certification process:
The goal desired for this project is to achieve LEED Gold rating under the LEED-Major Renovations v2009.
The goal desired for this project is to achievee LEED Golld rating undder the LEED
D-Major
Renovatiions v2009.
5 LEED INITIAL ASSESSMENT
5
ARUP’s detailed assessment reviews individual compliance of each LEED credit and pre-requisite and it is based on information
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the results of the assessment indicate that Prospect Pier
would attain the following score:
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i the follow
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attain tthe followinng score:
Po
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Yes
60
Maybe
29
Not a target
21
Total po
ossible crediits
110
1
86
Project Status
The project building must comply
with environmental laws
St. Petersburg Pier will comply with all
local, regional and national legislation
during both design construction phases.

The project must be a complete,
permanent building or space
The project is a complete building.

The building must use a reasonable
project boundary
The LEED boundary comprises the
entire the site area it is owned by a
single property.
The project must comply with
minimum floor area requirements
(1,000 square feet) gfa.
The building exceeds the minimum
required area

The project must comply with
minimum occupancy rate
The occupancy exceed the minimum
occupancy rate of 1 occupant

The owner must commit to sharing
whole-building energy and water
usage data
The owner must submit the agreement
at the time of project registration

The project must comply with a
minimum building area to site area
ratio
The building area to site ratio exceeds
the minimum 2% defined by LEED

5.2 LEED CREDITS
5.2

LEED Credits
Each individual credit has been assessed in this section for each LEED category.
Each individual credit has been assessed in this section for each LEED category.
The individual credit intent, the compliance requirements, the potential and assigned score, credit status and action plan are
The individual credit intent, the compliance requirements, the potential and assigned score, credit
included in each credit assessment.
LEED
D Initiall assessm
ment
LEED v2
2009
Minimum Program Requirements
status and action plan are included in each credit assessment.
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categorized
according
as follows:
have been
categorized
according as follows:
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achieved
with
the current
designwe
or believe
credits we
believe
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with the
current
design
or credits
that,
giventhat,
the given
characteristics
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characteristics
and
nature
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the
project,
should
be
achieved
(These
credits
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require
the
project, should be achieved (These credits will require the design team and contractor to provide supporting
documentation to
design team
andthe
contractor
to provide
supporting documentation to demonstrate compliance
demonstrate compliance
during
certification
process).
during the certification process).
Maybe:
credits
which
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to be
feasibility
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assessed or
its assessed
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LEED
Certificattion
40-49
LEED Sillver
50-59
LEED Goold
60-79
LEED Plaatinum
80-110
Not a target: Credits that are not feasible to be implemented due to site and/or building design characteristics.
87
PROSPECT PIER LEED CHECKLIST
PROSPECT PIER
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89
6. Permitting and Operations
PROSPECT PIER
6.1 PERMIT COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL, SWFWMD AND PINELLAS COUNTY
The FR-EE team will address the design of Prospect Pier for compliance with the demolition permit application currently under
review by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the existing construction permit obtained from the Southwest Florida
Water Management District (SWFWMD), and the permitting requirements by the Pinellas County Water and Navigation Code.
The placement of pier demolition material will require a dredge and fill permit from the USACE as concrete rubble is considered
fill. The project team will prepare a Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 permit application for the placement
of the demolition material. The application accurately and thoroughly will present the project approach, the function and
values of the unconsolidated bottom, and the benefits provided by the viable substrate. The assessment will include detailed
documentation of the existing seagrass beds and a thorough discussion of the various project elements and the avoidance of
impacts from construction activities and final configuration of Prospect Pier. Our biologists have extensive experience with the
permitting of artificial reefs, concrete breakwaters, fishing piers, and bridges.
The SWFWMD permit issued was based on the previous pier design and included 0.03 acres of seagrass impacts. Prospect
Pier does not include any seagrass impacts. As a result, a permit modification will be submitted to document the reduction
in impacts. It is anticipated the demolition of the existing pier approaches will be in compliance with the existing SWFWMD
permit. Additionally, the surface water management system proposed by the project team is consistent with the existing
SWFWMD permit and will still qualify for the waiver for certification of compliance with state water quality standards under
Section 401 of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1341.
Pinellas County Commercial and Multi-use Dock permit applications will be prepared for the wet slips and a Pinellas County
Water and Navigation Dredge and Fill permit application will be prepared for the pier and the disposal of the concrete
demolition material.
FR-EE’s project team will assess the option of placing the clean concrete substructure and decking for ecological restoration
at a site just north of the Pier and adjacent to North Shore Park. The area shown in the figure on the opposite page is
approximately 92,000 square feet. A report presented in 2005 assessed the ecological values of selected dredge holes
in Tampa Bay. The report concluded that the location identified as North Shore was described as the “most degraded
biologically”. According to the report, the site is generally 12 feet deep. The placement of material will provide viable artificial
reef habitat.
Benthic surveys will be performed by qualified biologists to assure additional seagrass areas have not become established
since the July 19, 2012 survey. This effort will avoid unexpected permit compliance issues during construction.
Clear construction documents will be prepared to provide specific approaches for Skanska for the avoidance of impacts to
adjacent seagrasses, including secondary impacts from activities such as dewatering, pile driving, barge and other water craft
staging and access.
NORTH SHORE
90
91
6.2 BUILDING, FIRE, AND ZONING OFFICIAL INFORMATION
PROSPECT PIER
SERVICE AND EMERGENCY VEHICLES
CONSTRUCTION TYPE
Emergency and service vehicles will utilize the 24 foot wide center lane of the new pier in order to access the renovated
building. A public plaza on the west side of the building doubles as a cul-de-sac for emergency and service vehicles and
accommodates vehicles requiring a 90 foot diameter turning radius. Temporary parking in the plaza will be allowed by service
vehicles during limited morning hours. The new main entry to the facility has been elevated to the existing second floor via
terraced steps surrounding the building. The north portion of the first floor will be a service area with a loading dock and trash
room, both having easy access to the service elevator.
Type 1B, fully sprinklered
OCCUPANCY GROUPS
A2 and A3
PROPOSED FINISH FLOOR ELEVATION
To service the new Event Lawn at the southeast corner of the Uplands, a new parking and service lot is proposed west of the
Event Lawn. This lot will accommodate approximately 40 cars and 4 semi-trailer trucks or buses. This lot is not generally open
to the public but is intended for supporting the staging of a variety of different events and activities.
13.25 (NAVD 88). The lowest horizontal structural member is at elevation 10.71. Because this is a Category III building (as
defined by ASCE 24-05) the lowest horizontal structural member is required to be at 9.74 (base flood elevation of 7.74 + 2.00).
TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS
OCCUPANT LOAD
Two main goals underlie our scheme’s approach to transportation issues for the new pier. First, we are favoring pedestrians
and bicycles over automobiles while still providing for reasonable accommodation for private vehicles. Second, it is critical that
the St. Petersburg Pier be better integrated into the downtown experience.
1st Floor: 90
2nd Floor: 0
3rd Floor: 110
4th Floor: 320
5th Floor: 600
Towards the first goal the Pelican lot is being converted to parkland and private vehicles will not be allowed on the new pier.
A trolley stop is located at the east end of the Dolphin lot and there will be a drop-off zone immediately adjacent to the trolley
stop.
72 feet above the pier deck
The new pier will be 45 feet wide and designed in a manner that seamlessly allows for pedestrians to have full access to the
bridge. Vehicles will be limited to the central 24 feet. The central area will function as a woonerf shared between trolleys,
bicycles and pedestrians. Service vehicles will be limited to morning hours and of course emergency vehicles will have access
as needed. The north and south zones of the pier will be limited to pedestrians. Between the center zone and the pedestrian
zones will be an alternating series of heavy duty seating and shade structures to separate the vehicles and also allow the outer
guardrail to be lightweight and transparent. Lastly the entire surface of the pier will be topped with a composite concrete deck
installed at the same level to again allow easy access for pedestrians.
PARKING REQUIREMENTS
In addition to free trolleys running between the Uplands and Prospect Pier, we envision that premium smaller shuttles could
operate at select times (i.e. Friday and Saturday evenings) and during special events (i.e. weddings, black tie dinners) for a fee.
The renovated building has a total of 47,400 square feet of interior space and 27,000 square feet of outdoor terrace (not
including the pier and pier head). At one space per 500 square feet, the building will require 149 parking spaces including 5
handicap accessible spaces. The existing Dolphin parking lot on the Uplands has 312 spaces thereby meeting the minimum
parking requirements. The Dolphin lot also has several parking spaces for large vehicles such as school buses. The Pelican
parking lot has been eliminated in favor of a new 5-acre park. Parking on the pier has also been eliminated.
In order to better integrate the Pier into downtown, we propose that the trolley route be extended to include Beach Drive,
Sundial and the Sundial parking garage. Individually these are each local and metropolitan attractions; together they become
regional or even national in scope. A park-once philosophy should be applied that encourages visitors to one location in
downtown to visit others. To achieve this goal a free trolley running at 10 to 12 minute intervals needs to provide easy access
from one attraction to the next.
Total: 1,120
BUILDING HEIGHT
In the long term the goal is to better utilize St. Petersburg’s assets both public and private. For too long too much of the
Uplands has been dedicated to asphalt and too little for beautiful, functional parkland.
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93
64’-0”
0
6.3 ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING ASPECTS
32’-0”
96’-0”
PROSPECT PIER
COMPARISON OF EXISTING PIER FOOTPRINT TO PROPOSED
AREA OF EXISTING SEAGRASS IMPACTED BY NEW PIER
The footprint for the proposed pier and pier head is 108,600 square feet which is less than half the size of the existing footprint
of 226,000 square feet thus providing a design that is consistent with the existing SWFWMD permit.
The proposed design will not impact any seagrass beds. The construction documents will provide specific performance criteria
for the construction of the new pier to assure impacts do not occur in the adjacent seagrass beds. Specific criteria will include
detailed water quality monitoring to document the contractor’s successes during construction as well as seagrass surveys
immediately prior to construction and immediately after construction.
32’-0”
ROOF AREA OF STRUCTURES ABOVE PIER DECK LEVEL
Existing Pier + Pier Head + Fishing Pier
226,000 SQ.FT.
0
128’-0”
64’-0”
The proposed roof area of the renovated pyramid will be 35,800 square feet.
Proposed Pier + Pier Head + Fishing Pier 111,500 SQ.FT.
EAST ELEVATION
9,650 SQ.FT.
Existing Pier Head
Proposed Pier Head
Existing Pier
Existing Pier + Pier Head + Fishing Pier
226,000 SQ.FT.
ProposedPier
Pier+ Pier Head + Fishing Pier 111,500 SQ.FT.
Proposed
100’ 45’
Existing Pier Head
Proposed Pier
NORTH ELEVATION
Proposed Pier Head
Existing Pier
8,620 SQ.FT.
100’ 45’
64’-0”
0
32’-0”
96’-0”
APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF PILES IN NEW PIER
CHANGES TO FISHING ELEVATION AND EXTENT OF FISHING AREAS
The selected structural system will greatly reduce the number of piles from approximately 1,500 under the existing pier to 125
in the proposed design. The new piles are placed in rows with 40 foot spans in comparison to the existing piles which have 20
foot spans. The new rows are offset 10 feet from the existing so that there will be no conflict with installing the new piles. None
of the existing piles are proposed to be re-used.
Generously sized fishing areas have been distributed around the pier head. We are proposing three fishing docks totaling 340
linear feet and 3,700 square feet. The fishing docks are 6 feet lower than the pier head at an elevation of 7’-4” above mean sea
level. A bait shop has been located within the first floor of the Pyramid and has direct access to the pier head. Fish cleaning
tables are proposed to be located on both the southwest and northwest fishing docks. In addition several fishing stations have
been located on the Uplands and along the length of the pier.
64’-0”
0
32’-0”
32’-0”
0
94
128’-0”
64’-0”
32’-0”
0
96’-0”
128’-0”
64’-0”
95
6.4 UTILITY SYSTEMS
PROSPECT PIER
PROJECTED AREAS OF BUILDINGS/STRUCTURES ABOVE PIER
THE PIER CIVIL SITE NARRATIVE
The only proposed structure above the pier is the main pyramid building and the stepped terraces leading up to the second
floor. The railing to the new pier will be made of stainless steel posts and cables, so is not counted towards these calculations.
The proposed projected area of the east and west elevation is 9,650 square feet as compared to the existing projected area
of 9,680 square feet. The proposed projected area of the north and south elevation is 8,620 square feet as compared to the
existing projected area of 17,124 square feet.
For the re-development of the proposed project area, it will be necessary to make connections to the City’s water distribution
system and wastewater collection system. The availability and
location for each of these systems are discussed below.
WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
There are two water lines located within the ROW of Second Avenue NE. An eight (8) inch water line is located on the south side
and a six (6) inch water line is located on the north side of the road. See following Atlas Sheet from the City. These lines are
looped (interconnected) and will have adequate flow to provide both potable water as well as fire flow to the pier building and
surrounding areas. No water line extension or upgrades would be needed for this project. Additional fire hydrants may be needed to provide adequate coverage of the new land side areas.
WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM
EAST ELEVATION
9,650 SQ.FT.
A 10 inch VCP wastewater collection pipe is located along the centerline of Second Avenue NE. See the attached Atlas Sheets
from the City. This sewer line has adequate capacity to accept flows from the proposed project. The VCP material is usually indicative of an older system, so it would be expected that this line may need to be lined or replaced due to its age and condition.
The force main from the current lift station at the pier is connected to the east end of this wastewater collection system.
RECLAIMED WATER
A four (4) inch reclaimed water line is located along the north side of Second Avenue NE. This line would supply the irrigation
system for the project area.
STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM
It is expected that the storm drainage system in the area of the project would need to be reconstructed to meet the project
needs. Discharge from the drainage system would be directed to a water quality treatment system before being discharges to
the bay. Because the bay is tidal, no storm attenuation would be required, just water quality treatment of the first 0.75 inch of site
runoff.
NORTH ELEVATION
8,620 SQ.FT.
96
97
ATLAS SHEET
PROSPECT PIER
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99
PROSPECT PIER
LANDSIDE ELECTRIC SERVICES
MECHANICAL
Landside electric services will include power pedestal(s) suitable for event connections. Event connections are estimated to be
not more than a total of 400 amps at 208 volts. Parking and street lighting is anticipated to be served from an existing electric
service.
The building will be served by a modular air cooled chiller system, providing 150tons (5-duty modules) of 44°F chilled water
through duty-standby 300gpm variable primary pumps. These chillers will be located on the roof of the building, and can be
concealed by vegetation, but the vertical discharge of the condensing fans cannot be obstructed. Building heating will be
through a single natural gas fired 750mbh condensing boiler, which must be located in a rated enclosure.
BRIDGE
Bridge lighting and power is anticipated to be served from an existing electric service. New loads are anticipated to be
approximate to the existing loads.
Interior conditioning will be through two modular VAV indoor air handling units with airside economizer. A 20,000cfm unit will
serve the restaurant, and a 22,000cfm unit will serve the remainder of the spaces. Cooling will be through chilled water coils.
Heating will be through hot water preheat coils in the AHUs and heating coils in the VAV boxes.
Space conditioning will be through VAV terminal boxes to serve the separate zones. Each VAV box will be provided with a
temperature sensor. A central building automation system (BAS) will control all components of the HVAC system.
PIER BUILDING
An upgraded 2500A electric service from the utility to metering and free standing switchgear is anticipated to serve the pier
building. The conduit pathway and delineation of service between the utility company and building shall be reviewed and
agreed. It is anticipated that the existing electric service pathway crosses the bridge, and that a replacement pathway will be
required.
Tenant metering will be incorporated at the main service equipment level. It is anticipated that the existing electrical room for
this purpose will be enlarged since the original service was smaller and did not have separate tenant metering. There shall be a
quantity of 8 tenant meter compartments.
All AHU cooling coils and chiller condenser coils shall be copper-copper or be copper-aluminum with Electrofin coating.
The initial loads are based on the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Net conditioned area: 32,800sf
Well insulated façade
All wall surfaces in the naturally ventilated circulation zone are insulated like exterior walls
No more than 40% glazing area
From the tenant metering compartments, 480 volt feeders will be routed up through the stacked electrical closets and out to
the individual tenant spaces. It is assumed that the electric service provided to each tenant will be terminated in an enclosed
circuit breaker within the tenant’s space. Electrical distribution, including transformation to 208 volts, specific to the tenant’s
loads will be by the tenant. The common building services will be served via 2000 amp copper busway routing up through the
electrical closet stack at 480 volts. Individual bus tap boxes, mounted to the busway, will be required at each floor to serve
local 480 volt distribution panels. This shall include bus tap boxes serving each elevator, as well as feeders to major mechanical
equipment such as the rooftop chillers. 208 volts for common building services will be derived from 480 volts at the busway via
energy efficient, K-rated dry type transformers. Additional branch electrical closets are anticipated specifically to serve Level 6
and the rooftop mechanical equipment.
All wiring shall be copper. All bussing shall be copper.
It is assumed that any backup power requirements will be limited to those supporting life safety functions. Local battery packs
at egress lighting and exit fixtures shall be provided.
Banquet
space
(200 seats)
Prospect
Terrace
Prospect
Terrace
Water
reservoir
+
Water
treatment
plan
City Place
Outdoor
cafe
(30 seats)
Bait store
Electrical room
Open Air
Lower
Lobby
Bike rental
Bayside Place
Snack Shack
Outdoor dinning
(40 seats)
Storage
Kitchen
Bar
Destination
restaurant
(100 seats)
Cafeteria
INDOOR AREAS
Common areas
2700 SQ. FT.
Core
1200 SQ. FT.
Retail
2800 SQ. FT.
Mechanical
3200 SQ. FT.
AREAS
Destination restaurant & Banquet space
9230 SQ. FT.
Common areas
10370 SQ. FT.
Core
OSA Intake Louvers: 120 SF total
1200 SQ. FT.
(assuming 50% free area)
TOTAL 20,800 SQ. FT.
PIER HEAD
Pier Head
51,200 SQ. FT.
Fishing Platforms
9,400 SQ. FT.
TOTAL PIER HEAD 60,600 SQ. FT.
AREAS
Exterior Terrace
16600 SQ. FT.
Exhaust louvers: 120 SF total
(assuming 50% free area)
(2) Chilled water and
(2) heating hot water pumps
TOTAL 1ST FLOOR 9,900 SQ. FT.
100
101
Boiler in enclosed,
rated boil room
(2.98’ x 4.07’)
Rooftop air-cooled chiller
(6’ x 35.30’)
6.5 OPERATION IMPACTS OF THE CONCEPT
PROSPECT PIER
Petersburg Prospect
Pier
ST.St.
PETERSBURG
PROSPECT
PIER AREA ANALYSIS
TOTAL AREA OF AIR-CONDITIONED SPACE PROPOSED
Area Analysis
Over five levels the renovated building will have 32,800 square feet of air-conditioned space. In addition there will be 14,600
square feet of interior non-conditioned space and 27,000 square feet of roof terraces.
TOTAL AREA OF PROPOSED LEASABLE SPACE AND TOTAL COMMON AREA
There will be 27,200 square feet of leasable space, all of which will be air-conditioned. There is a total of 20,200 square feet of
interior common area – 5,600 square feet that is air-conditioned and 14,600 square feet that is non-conditioned. In addition
there is 27,000 square feet of common area roof terraces. The 5th floor restaurant would have access to a large portion of the
adjacent roof terrace for outdoor dining.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED USE FOR EACH SPACE
1st Floor – The lowest level of the building will have the main service spaces including loading dock, trash room, main electrical
room, rainwater cistern and general storage. Public spaces include the lower lobby and restrooms. The three 1st floor leasable
spaces are a Snack Shack, Bait Shop and Bicycle Rental Shop.
2nd Floor – The entire 2nd floor is the Open-Air Lobby. Open to views and breezes on all four sides it is the main entry to
the building and is accessed by grand steps and terraces that surround the building and integrate it into the pier head. A
monumental stair continues the public pathway up from the 2nd floor.
3rd and 4th Floor – These two floors comprise the Marine Discovery Center. The main entry to the Discovery Center is on the
3rd floor. In addition to exhibition space this floor contains the gift shop and administrative offices and support spaces. The 4th
floor continues the exhibitions which spiral around the perimeter of the building. Also on this level is the educational wing of the
Discovery Center and an auditorium space. The public pathway to the roof continues up through the center of the building with
views of Tampa Bay on the 3rd floor. Public restrooms are located on the 4th floor.
5th Floor – The top and largest floor is split roughly in two. The east half contains a large destination restaurant with the dining
room in the southeast corner and banquet room located in the northeast corner – both served by a central kitchen. The west
portion of the 5th floor is an observation deck with outdoor dining enhanced by spectacular views of the downtown skyline.
The vertical public pathway arrives at the 5th level where it also enjoys these same views.
Roof Terrace – Via two access points the 5th floor observation deck continues up and over the restaurant. The terraced deck
is interspersed with subtropical landscaping and provides additional space for informal gatherings and decks while having 360
degree views of the entire Tampa Bay area.
PROPOSED TYPE AND TONNAGE OF HVAC SYSTEM
The building will be served by a modular air cooled chiller system providing 150 tons off 44 degree chilled water through duty
standby 300 gpm variable primary pumps. Building heating will be through a single natural gas fired 750 mbh condensing
boiler. Interior conditioning will be through two modular VAV indoor air handling units.
See section 5.2 for a more complete description of the proposed system.
TYPE AND NUMBER OF PROPOSED ELEVATORS
Our design calls for two new passenger elevators and one new service elevator. In each of the existing twin elevator shafts a
new single custom width passenger elevator would be installed. These would be high efficiency, machine room-less, gearless,
mid-rise elevators with a capacity of 4,000 pounds and speed of 200 fpm. Both passenger elevators would accommodate
stretchers for medical emergencies. The existing service elevator would be replaced with a new elevator. It too would be a high
efficiency, machine room-less, gearless, mid-rise elevator with a capacity of 2,500 pounds and speed of 150 fpm.
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Area
PIER
Pier bridge
Pier head
Subtotal
48,000 s.f.
60,600 s.f.
108,600 s.f.
1ST FLOOR
Air-conditioned space
Non-conditioned space
Subtotal
4,800 s.f.
5,100 s.f.
9,900 s.f.
2ND FLOOR
Air-conditioned space
Non-conditioned space
Subtotal
500 s.f.
3,400 s.f.
3,900 s.f.
3RD FLOOR
Air-conditioned space
Non-conditioned space
Subtotal
6,300 s.f.
2,100 s.f.
8,400 s.f.
4TH FLOOR
Air-conditioned space
Non-conditioned space
Subtotal
12,000 s.f.
2,800 s.f.
14,800 s.f.
5TH FLOOR
Air-conditioned space
Non-conditioned space
Exterior Terrace
Subtotal
9,200
1,200
10,400
20,800
6TH FLOOR
Exterior Terrace
Subtotal
16,600 s.f.
16,600 s.f.
TOTALS
Air-conditioned space
Non-conditioned space
Exterior Terrace
Subtotal
32,800
14,600
27,000
74,400
s.f.
s.f.
s.f.
s.f.
LEASABLE SPACE (AIR-CONDITIONED)
Bait Shop
600
Snack Shack
1,100
Bicycle Rental Shop
1,000
Marine Discovery Center
16,300
Restaurant
8,200
Subtotal
27,200
s.f.
s.f.
s.f.
s.f.
s.f.
s.f.
s.f.
s.f.
s.f.
s.f.
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7. Schedule and Budget
PROSPECT PIER
7.2 PROJECTED CONSTRUCTION COSTS
7.1 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
Our team has reviewed the project schedule and is confident we can meet all of the required milestones. We hereby commit to
exceeding the city’s established goals for quality and function while delivering it on time and in budget.
PROJECT: St. Petersburg Pier Replacement
EST. TYPE: Conceptual
DATE: December 15, 2014
TEAM: FR-EE
SCHEDULE OF VALUES
St. Petersburg Pier Design & Construction Timeline
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wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4 wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4 wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4 wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4 wk5 wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4 wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4 wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4 wk5 wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4
Consultant Selection Phase
Pier Working Group
Staff Commences RFQ
Public Outreach & Program Input
Issue RFQ and Receive Submissions
Selection Committee Shortlist to 5-8
Issue PO and Commence Concept
Develop Concepts
Technical Review & Comment
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A
B
Total GSF/
Component GSF
436,000
C
COMPONENT VALUES
D
E
F
G
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J
K
280,000
108,600
47,400
Uplands
Pier and Pier
Head
The Pyramid
Pier Working Group
Public Outreach
Unit Cost
($/unit or %)
Quantity
RFQ Submissions
Selection Committee
DIVISION
Develop Concepts
Technical Reviews
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2015
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8
9
February
10
11
12
13
14
March
15
16
17
18
April
19
20
21
22
May
23
24
25
26
27
June
28
29
30
31
July
32
33
34
35
August
36
37
38
39
40
September
wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4 wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4 wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4 wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4 wk5 wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4 wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4 wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4 wk5 wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4
Technical Review & Comment Continued
Selection Committee Picks Feasible Concepts
Public Outreach & Vote on all finalists
Selection Committee Ranks all finalists
Council Recommendation and Approval
Negotiate A/E Contract
City Council Approval of A/E contract
Design Phase
Concept Refinement Phase - cont.
Public Review & Input
City Council Approval of Concept Refinement
Commence Schematic Design
CMAR Pricing & Review
Commence Permitting
Design Development
41
42
43
October
44
45
46
47
48
November
49
50
51
52
December
wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4 wk5 wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4 wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4 wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4 wk5
ublic Input/ Vot
Ranking
Council Approval
Public Input
Council Approval
Schematic Design
Pricing
Permitting
Design development
1
2
3
January
4
5
6
7
February
8
9
10
11
March
12
13
14
15
April
16
17
18
19
20
May
21
22
23
24
June
25
26
27
28
July
29
30
31
32
33
August
34
wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4 wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4 wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4 wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4 wk5 wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4 wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4 wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4 wk5 wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4
208,500
$208,500
$0.48
1 $
457,330
$457,330
$1.05
2B
Landscape & Irrigation, hardscape
1 $
2,492,250
$2,492,250
$5.72
3A
Structural Concrete/
1 $
17,416,009
$17,416,009
$39.94
3B
39
40
41
42
October
43
44
45
46
November
47
48
49
50
51
December
w/above
$0
L
$208,500
$208,500
$457,330
$12,146,857
$5,269,152
3
4
5
6
7
February
$0
$0
$0
500,750
$500,750
$1.15
$500,750
$500,750
1 $
3,695,511
$3,695,511
$8.48
$3,695,511
$3,695,511
1 $
375,000
$375,000
$0.86
$375,000
$375,000
Fire Protection, incl. underground
1 $
254,250
$254,250
$0.58
$254,250
$254,250
Plumbing, incl. underground
1 $
278,244
$278,244
$0.64
$278,244
$278,244
23
HVAC, incl. underground
1 $
516,800
$516,800
$1.19
$516,800
$516,800
26
Electrical, Comm. & Security, incl. u/g
1 $
960,950
$960,950
$2.20
$960,950
$960,950
99
Construction Contingency
$900,000
$2.06
P
TOTALL ALL DIVISIONS
Gen. Conditions/Insurances/Bonds/CM
Fees
$28,055,594
$64
7A
Roofing & Waterproofing
1 $
Interior finishes
Elevators
21
22
CONSTRUCTION COST
(P+Q)
$4,800,000
$11
$32,855,594
$75
COST PER SQ-FT TOTALS
8
9
10
11
March
12
13
14
15
April
16
17
18
19
$900,000
$2,492,250
$12,146,857
$11,850,657
$0
$0
$0
$0
$28,055,594
$2,492,250
$12,146,857
$11,850,657
$0
$0
$0
$0
$32,855,594
$4,800,000
$8.90
$111.85
COMPONENT COST PER SQ-FT TOALS
$8.90
U
20
May
21
22
23
24
June
25
26
27
28
July
29
30
31
32
33
August
34
Construction Phase - Cont.
Construction Phase Cont.
Tenant fit -Out & Close-out
Occupancy
35
36
37
38
September
39
40
41
42
October
43
44
45
46
November
47
48
49
50
51
December
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST
(R+S+T+Demo)
$32,855,594
52
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET
wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4 wk5 wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4 wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4 wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4 wk5
$33,000,000
Construction
Close Out
Grand Opening
1
2
3
January
4
5
6
7
February
8
9
10
11
March
12
13
14
15
April
16
17
18
19
20
May
21
22
23
24
June
25
26
27
28
July
29
30
31
32
33
August
34
wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4 wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4 wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4 wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4 wk5 wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4 wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4 wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4 wk5 wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4
35
36
37
38
September
39
40
41
42
October
43
44
45
46
November
47
48
49
50
51
December
52
wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4 wk5 wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4 wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4 wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4 wk5
Print Date: 12/15/2014
104
$17,416,009
$0.00
Construction
2
$457,330
$2,492,250
$250.01
Council GMP Approval
January
Base Design
Cost
$2,492,250
Final GMP
1
P
$0.00
w/above
CD Phase
wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4 wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4 wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4 wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4 wk5 wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4 wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4 wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4 wk5 wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4
O
$0.00
Pricing
2017
N
$0
Design Devel cont
Permit Agency - Final Approval & Isuance of Permit
M
$0
R
38
w/above
Masonry
Structural Steel
Q
37
Exterior Concrete
5A
52
36
September
F/B
1 $
Selective Demolition
wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4 wk5 wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4 wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4 wk1 wk2 wk3 wk4 wk5
35
DxE
Site Demolition
14A
Basis of Design Phase
Comments
Cost/SF
2A
8 through 12
Negotiate A/E Contract
DESCRIPTION
Base Design Cost
2A
4
Selection
2016
2018
36
Staff delops RFQ
1
Design Phase - Cont.
Design Development Cont.
CMAR Pricing & Review
Construction Document Phase
Negotiate GMP
Council Approval of GMP
Construction Phase
Construction Phase
Permitting
Permit Submission & Review
35
105
$111.85
$250.01
$75.36
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St. Petersburg Pier
St. Petersburg, Fl
DATE
: 12/15/14
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St. Petersburg, Fl
DATE
: 12/15/14
PROJECT # : 2014.132
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: 1 of 3
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LOCATION :
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LOCATION :
DESCRIPTION
QTY.
UNIT
UNIT COST
TOTAL
TOTAL COST
Preliminary Design Budget
FOUNDATIONS
Drilled Shaft 30" Pier 54ea
Drilled Shaft 30" Pier Head 72ea
PIP Cap 36x30 - Pier
PIP Cap 36x30 - Pier Head
Demo Existing Landside pier structure
DESCRIPTION
QTY.
UNIT
UNIT COST
TOTAL
TOTAL COST
Preliminary Design Budget
$4,516,300
3,780
5,040
308
444
lf
lf
cy
cy
450.00
450.00
650.00
650.00
39,000 sf
1.50
1,701,000
2,268,000
200,200
288,600
49,000
62,000
953
1,206
sf
sf
cy
cy
BUILDING STRUCTURE
Structure Rehab - Pyramid
Structure New - Pyramid
Monumental Stairs - Pyramid
Stairs/Handrails - Pyramid
39,000
23,500
4
400
sf
sf
flts
risers
EXTERIOR CLOSURE
Alum/Glass - Pyramid
GFRC - Pyramid
19,200 sf
16,500 sf
35.00
35.00
450.00
450.00
1,715,000
2,170,000
428,750
542,500
35.00
100.00
50,000.00
650.00
1,365,000
2,350,000
200,000
260,000
110.00
110.00
2,112,000
1,815,000
$4,175,000
3.50
12.50
40.00
29,750
375,000
96,000
INTERIOR FINISHES CONSTRUCTION
Interior Selective Demolition
Finished Interior
Shell Space
45,733 sf
17,200 sf
25,900 sf
10.00
30.00
15.00
457,330
516,000
388,500
1.00
10,000.00
150.00
125.00
125.00
25.00
125.00
44,761
10,000
330,000
275,000
87,500
1,900,000
143,750
25,000.00
375,000
3.00
40.00
40,000.00
4.00
50,000.00
40.00
18.00
8.00
165,000
49,200
40,000
179,044
50,000
49,200
309,600
207,200
SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION
Specialties
Equipment
Traffic Barrier/Conc Seating - Pier
Railings - Pier
Railings - Pyramid
Traffic Decks - Pier
Railings - Pier, floors 5&6
F.F. & E. - N.I.C.
Seagrass mitigation - None
CONVEYING SYSTEMS
Traction Elevator 3500lb
$3,927,000
106
8,500 sf
30,000 sf
2,400 sf
$1,361,830
58,500
$4,856,250
SUBSTRUCTURE
Precast Dbl Tees - Pier
Precast Dbl Tees - Pier Head
6" Precast Deck - Pier
6" PIP Conc Deck - Pier Head
$500,750
MOISTURE PROTECTION
Waterproofing - Pyramid
Roofing - Pyramid
Green Roof
MECHANICAL
Fire Sprinkler Sys
FS Piping to Landside
Fire Pump Tower
Plumbing System
Plb Lift Station & Grease Trap
Plb Piping to Landside
HVAC System - A/C space
HVAC System - Shell space
$2,791,011
44,761
1
2,200
2,200
700
76,000
1,150
sf
ls
lf
lf
lf
sf
lf
$375,000
15 stop
$1,049,244
55,000
1,230
1
44,761
1
1,230
17,200
25,900
sf
lf
ls
sf
ls
lf
sf
sf
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St. Petersburg Pier
St. Petersburg, Fl
DATE
: 12/15/14
PROJECT # : 2014.132
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: 3 of 3
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LOCATION :
DESCRIPTION
QTY.
UNIT
UNIT COST
TOTAL
TOTAL COST
Preliminary Design Budget
ELECTRICAL
Electrical System - A/C space
Electrical System - Shell space
Electrical Service to Landside
Electrical - I.T Cable
Electrical - Security
Electrical - Generator
Electrical - Pier Level Lighting
Electrical - Uplands
Uplands
Demolition
Backfill area fill dirt
Retaining walls
Repairs to existing parking
New Parking
New roadway
New curbs
New sidewalk
New pavers
Shelters - Trolley Stop
Events Pavillion Stage
Site Furniture - benches
Landscape
Irrigation
Sod area
Sand Fill at Beach Terraces
North Park - Rework - N.I.C.
$960,950
17,200
25,900
1,230
1
1
1
81,000
1
sf
sf
lf
sf
ls
ls
sf
ls
20.00
8.00
75.00
5,000.00
10,000.00
50,000.00
2.50
50,000.00
344,000
207,200
92,250
5,000
10,000
50,000
202,500
50,000
150,000
27,778
3,490
4,444
5,556
1,911
2,500
20,000
23,700
2
1
30
200,000
200,000
200,000
303
sf
cy
lf
sy
sy
sy
lf
sf
sf
ea
ls
ea
sf
sf
sf
cy
1.00
20.00
200.00
5.00
40.00
40.00
15.00
6.00
7.50
15,000.00
20,000.00
1,500.00
1.50
0.25
0.65
25.00
150,000
555,556
698,000
22,222
222,222
76,444
37,500
120,000
177,750
30,000
20,000
45,000
300,000
50,000
130,000
7,564
2,642,259
Subtotal:
27,155,594
Construction Manager General Conditions
Permitting, Const. Manager Fee, Ins, Bonds, Escalation
Estimate Contingency
BUILDING BUDGET TOTAL:
27,155,594
4,800,000
900,000
$32,855,594
SOFT COSTS - Excluded
A/E Fees, Testing, Surveys, Geo Tch, Threshold Insp
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET
$32,855,594
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COMPETITION TEAM
110
FR-EE/ FERNANDO
ROMERO ENTERPRISE
MESH
ARUP
Fernando Romero
Sergio Rebelo
Yuri Jeong
Celia Julve
Francisco Rocha
Alex Zee
Qingyi Chen
Joao Urbano
Feifei Song
Wen Zhu
Jessica Wang
Unai Artetxe
Sunny Wang
Daniela Gallo
Fatimah Azzahra
Christopher Shelley
Tim Clemmons
Gary Grooms
Jenny Miers
Daniel Brodkin
Sanya Levi
Vincent Lee
Sanjeev Malhotra
Cameron Thomson
Nubia Herrera
CIVITAS
Mark Johnson
Chris Parezo
Ilana Fowler
PENTAGRAM
TILLOTSON
FALLER DAVIS
Natasha Jen
Larissa Marquez
Suzan Tillotson
Nicole Cribbs
Bruce Hashbrouck
VICKSTROM
CC&A
Daniel Vickstrom
Robert A. Kaupp
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