Boardwalk Facade Projects - Atlantic County Improvement Authority (ACIA)

View of the new facade

Exterior Facade Renovations to the Boardwalk Projects at Atlantic City, NJ

The ACIA acted as the project manager for the Exterior Façade Renovations to the stores along the boardwalk in Atlantic City, NJ in 2006 through 2008. All the exterior façade renovations to each block of the boardwalk (each block was considered separate projects) consisted of demolition of existing facades, scaffolding, structural steel, steel framing, exterior tile work, painting, cast stone, doors/entrance ways, stucco & cast stone, EIFS dryvit, windows/window walls, roofing, electrical, lighting, signage, canopies, marquees.this gateway location.

1500 Block of the Boardwalk

1500 Block Facade After The project was from Kentucky to New York Ave. and the work was constructed on the Kentucky Ave. and New York Ave. elevations. Awnings and canopies were part of the project scope. Each of the project properties, except for the Condominium on New York Ave., received a re-roofing. Temporary signage, provided by the contractor, replicated the permanent signage. The businesses were kept open during construction, closing for short periods of time during critical operations. Architect: Cristina Buendicho from CB Architects; Contractor: Shore Building Contractors, Inc.

1600 Block of the Boardwalk

The linear footage of the project site on the Boardwalk was approximately 350’. The scope of work included the continuation of façade renovations down Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd. and Kentucky Avenue at the respective corner properties. The scope included selective demolition, concrete work, footings and foundations, masonry work, structural steel to support metal framing, carpentry, cutting/patching of the roofs, building insulation, glazing and storefronts, finishes, cast stone in some areas, brick veneer, plaster, FRC (fiberglass reinforced composite material), awnings, electrical work including light fixtures, signage, and an allowance for bird control. Architect: Joe Matis from MPM Studio; Contractor: Shore Building Contractors, Inc.

3000 Block Facade update

3000 Block of the Boardwalk

The project (from Morris to Chelsea on the Boardwalk) was a single story façade renovation with raised parapets. The structures were built in the early 60’s of steel with masonry exteriors of block and fired brick. Businesses included a palm reading establishment, a tee shirt shop, a TCBY-Nathans, a chocolate shop, the owner’s office, and then a Country Kitchen on the Morris corner. Lighting and signage provides much excitement to the McLean property (2nd from Chelsea) and also to the other properties. The palm reading establishment received a clear crystal ball look via signage which is backlit in white and blue. The TCBY – Nathans location gets a faux second story glass look with a Nanawall which goes up to a marquee. Architect: Herb Grana from CF Dothe Architect, LLC; Contractor: Shore Building Contractors, Inc.

2500/2600 Block of the Boardwalk

Existing façades were demoed, substrates investigated, skin coats applied and finish materials constructed, and windows reused. The restaurant on the block was in operation during façade construction.

2500 Block

Architect: Craig F. Dothe Architect, LLC; Contractor: MB Markland Company.

2500 Block Facade After

2600 Block

Architect: Robert Kauffmann of Stantec Architects; Contractor: R. Wilkinson & Sons.