Audubon unveils first major aquarium renovation in 30 years; Moses Engineers provides MEP services

After undergoing an extensive eight-month renovation, the Audubon Aquarium will reopen on June 8th. With a fresh new look and atmosphere, the Audubon Insectarium and Butterfly Garden shine a renewed spotlight on the animals and plants of Louisiana’s fragile coast.

Since its opening in 1990, the aquarium has seen various additions, but the recent $41 million renovation marks its first significant overhaul. This major transformation includes a complete redesign, the introduction of an updated insectarium and new butterfly garden, as well as the creation of a captivating walk-through exhibit featuring wading birds, two sloths, and a large tortoise. Furthermore, the Gulf of Mexico tank has been reconfigured to offer a unique viewing experience from both above and the sides. These changes and additions bring a fresh perspective to the aquarium, enhancing visitors’ enjoyment and understanding the marine world.

During the coronavirus pandemic, the aquarium utilized the downtime to undertake a comprehensive re-design of the entire exhibit, update educational messages, and provide a renewed perspective to solidify its position as one of the top aquariums in the country. Ron Forman, the President and CEO of the Audubon Nature Institue, expressed this commitment to enhancing the aquarium’s offerings and ensuring a fresh and enriching experience for visitors. This effort showcases their dedication to providing an exceptional and up-to-date educational environment for guests to enjoy.

Moses Engineers takes great pride in having the opportunity to contribute to this significant and rewarding renovation project. They are excited to witness the impact of the final product on the local community. The collaboration between Moses Engineers and Audubon Aquarium is a testament to their dedication to creating a transformative experience for visitors and fostering a positive influence on the community. They eagerly await the favorable outcomes and benefits that this renovation will bring to the surrounding area.

New performing arts building at Isidore Newman

Isidore Newman School, located in Uptown New Orleans, has just opened a new Performing Arts Building for students. The local school has a national reputation and has been open since 1903. Isidore Newman School is an independent, co-educational, non-denominational day school for children in early childhood all the way through 12th grade.

The Joy and Boysie Bollinger Performing Arts Building is a 5,500 square foot building that just finished construction this month. It was named after its benefactors who donated $3 million for the project. The entire project cost $6.5 million and includes two rehearsal rooms, three practice rooms, and the Bart Gallery. The Bart Gallery features student artwork alongside the school’s permanent collection and named for Cathy and Morris Bart, who also donated to the project.

Moses Engineers is proud to have been selected to provide the engineering designs for the new building. We previously provided MEP services for their Science and Technology Center and were excited to work for Woodward Design + Build once again. For the Performing Arts Building we provided the following electrical and mechanical services:

Electrical service including new primary service feeders, secondary service feeders, and a pad-mounted utility transformer
Grounding and bonding for the new electrical systems
Low-voltage electrical power conductors and cables
Enclosed switches, circuit breakers, and enclosed controllers
New interior and exterior lighting designs
HVAC system and controls as well as plumbing designs

To read more about Isidore Newman’s new performing arts building check out the article on CityBuisness!

Vue Orleans now on Archello

Archello is a business networking platform for the built environment that was founded in 2009. It’s essentially a ‘HUB’ between the creative and making industry that features an open architectural and design product selection tool. On Archello, everyone can tell their story as it is a free and open platform. Its users can expand their network and present themselves to the building industry by connecting with each other, to projects, products, or materials.

Photo from CambridgeSeven’s post on Archello – by Kwesi Budu-Arthur

Vue Orleans, an exhibit and observatory located on the rooftop of the Four Seasons New Orleans, is now on Archello! Vue Orleans just opened this summer, and Moses Engineers provided all of the Four Seasons Hotel with their MEP designs. The mechanical and engineering features for the project included HVAC with bi-polar ionization, heat refrigerant recovery, and MERV 13 Filters. We also provided designs for the hotel’s hot and cold domestic water systems, domestic water distribution, and sanitary waste. The electrical engineering features provided by Moses Engineers include power throughout the residences, lighting design, fire alarm, and also lighting control system integration.

CambridgeSeven, the architectural firm for the project, created the post about Vue Orleans on Archello. Thanks to their post you can now view the full photo gallery and read more about it. Check out the free networking platform and browse through Vue Orleans’ gallery of beautiful photos. Or better yet, if you’re in the area be sure to visit the stunning new cultural attraction to experience the fun in real life!

Four Seasons Celebrates First Year

This month marks the first anniversary of the Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans opening at the foot of Canal Street, and they have had an incredible first year! Moses Engineers was honored to provide the MEP designs for this project, including the fire protection and lighting design. To celebrate their anniversary the hotel’s PR team compiled a list of numbers to celebrate their success:

$550 million to transform New Orleans’ historic World Trade Center, which in turn spurred development along the riverfront
80,000 single-use amenities saved from landfills as part of the hotel’s commitment to eliminating single-use plastics
72,145 guest check ins & 477 employees strong

To check out the full list and original article check out the link below by Biz New Orleans:

“This has been an extraordinary year and I could not be prouder of our team and their efforts,” said Mali Carow, the hotel’s general manager, in a press release. “The overwhelming support from the community has been boundless, and we are honored to be part of the tremendous hospitality industry of this great city.”
Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans Celebrates First Year – Biz New Orleans

Vue Orleans, cultural exhibit & observatory, opens atop Four Seasons

Vue Orleans, an interactive cultural exhibit, is now open to the public. The exhibit and observatory is located on the rooftop of the Four Seasons New Orleans. They’re open daily from 9am-5pm, and for $30 you get a behind-the-scenes celebration of New Orleans’ unique culture. The exhibit brings hundreds of stories of local historians, artists, musicians, Mardi Gras Indians, chefs, actors, and filmmakers to life.

Paul Flower, co-developer of Vue Orleans, intends to curate a state-of-the-art cultural experience and share the real story of New Orleans. Visitors can choose to eat at Story Cafe; listen to jazz, blues, and classical music selections at a listening station; or they can take a virtual riverboat experience. Visitors can also watch a short film featuring Dr. Henry Louis Gates, or use the virtual “vue finder” to see the landscape of New Orleans.

Engineering Services Provided by Moses Engineers

Moses Engineers provided the Four Seasons Hotel with their mechanical and electrical engineering designs back when it was first designed. The mechanical engineering features include HVAC with bi-polar ionization, heat refrigerant recovery, and MERV 13 Filters. We also provided designs for hot & cold domestic water systems, domestic water distribution, and sanitary waste. The electrical engineering features provided by Moses Engineers include power throughout the residences, lighting design, fire alarm, and also lighting control system integration. These designs make it possible for the Four Seasons to run both smoothly and efficiently.

New Orleans CityBusiness — By: Tommy Santora on May 12, 2022

Four Seasons New Orleans is ready to show off its new rooftop Vue. Vue Orleans offers a behind-the-scenes celebration of New Orleans’ unique culture, bringing the stories of hundreds of local historians, artists, musicians, Mardi Gras Indians, chefs, actors and filmmakers.
Vue Orleans, $30M cultural exhibit & observatory, opens atop Four Seasons | New Orleans CityBusiness

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