Shaker Museum 

Kohler Ronan is currently engaged at The Shaker Museum where we are contributing MEP/FP systems design in support of the adaptive reuse of an idle 19th-century building. The project’s scope includes the renovation of the historic masonry building and the construction of a modern addition to accommodate a vibrant museum program. This program will incorporate public exhibition spaces, collections storage, public gathering and educational spaces, a retail shop and cafe, and administrative spaces—all totaling approximately 15,000 square feet. To realize the goals of this unique cultural project, our team of engineers is employing a collaborative and sustainable design approach focusing on energy efficiency. While the project will not be pursing LEED certification, the facility is an all-electric building and will be carbon neutral ready. MEP systems include high-efficiency, air-cooled modular chillers, variable air volume systems, and demand control ventilation. A new sprinkler system is planned to protect the collection, as well as a generator to provide backup power during outages.

Photo credit: Renderings Courtesy of Selldorf Architects