Michael Baker was engaged to provide mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) design for a full-floor build-out of an existing core-and-shell floor in a high-rise building in downtown Dallas, Texas, for the West Texas oil and gas company Diamondback Energy. The 28,000-square-foot interior renovation involved MEP design engineering for a variety of spaces, including open offices, meeting/training rooms, a reception area, office restrooms and IT rooms.
In collaboration with building management Citadel Partners, JLL, K2 Construction and GL Seaman, the Michael Baker team worked closely to meet the end user’s specific requirements and ensure the design aligned with the building’s operational standards.
The mechanical systems incorporated chilled water variable-air-volume (VAV) air handling units (AHUs), both floor-mounted and suspended, along with fan-powered terminal units designed to optimize office space while meeting the base building’s pre-cast design and allowing room for the interior designers to create a space reflective of Diamondback Energy’s West Texas operation offices. The electrical design included specifications for normal power, circuiting, switchgear and the powering and control of LED lighting systems. The plumbing design addressed hot and cold-water piping, sanitary and vent systems for the break rooms, as well as restrooms.
At-A-Glance
- First-generation full-floor 28,000-square-foot buildout
- MEP design for an open-office concept with detailed interior design
- Site survey and inspection
