Specialized Facilities
We provide planning, design, and construction administration services for specialized community facilities that require thoughtful coordination, technical expertise, and sensitivity to user needs. Our experience spans recreation and parks, education facilities, and health care and special needs environments, with services delivered from feasibility and master planning through detailed design, permitting, and construction oversight.
Types of Facilities
Recreation & Parks
Artheon brings extensive experience in the planning, design, and construction of parks and recreation facilities and has earned multiple awards for design excellence. Our approach blends functionality, aesthetics, and community needs to create vibrant spaces that encourage recreation, wellness, and social engagement. From neighborhood playgrounds to regional athletic complexes, Artheon designs accessible, sustainable spaces tailored to the communities they serve.
KEY SERVICES
- Comprehensive Park and Recreation Facility Design
- Recreation and Open Space Master Plans
- Athletic Field Rehabilitation and Synthetic Turf Design
- Inclusive and ADA-Compliant Playgrounds
- Pedestrian Walkways, Multi-Use Trails, and Greenways
- Athletic Field and Site Lighting Systems
- Track and Field Facility Design
- Recreation Feasibility Studies
- Waterfront Parks, Marinas, and Shoreline Improvements
- Spray Parks, Aquatic Facilities, and Swimming Pools
- Municipal Park Rehabilitation and Upgrades
- Irrigation System Design
- Skate Parks and Specialty Recreation Facilities
Education Facilities
Artheon has extensive experience providing professional planning, engineering, and construction support services to Boards of Education and school districts throughout New Jersey. Our work spans K–12 campuses and regional school systems, supporting safe, accessible, and future-ready learning environments. We understand the unique operational, regulatory, and community considerations associated with school facilities and deliver solutions that balance safety, functionality, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. Our team routinely collaborates with school administrators, facilities directors, architects, and municipal agencies to plan and implement campus improvements with minimal disruption to school operations. From parking and circulation improvements to athletic facilities, building additions, and specialized educational spaces, Artheon provides comprehensive support from planning through construction.
TYPES OF EDUCATION FACILITY PROJECTS
- Campus Access, Parking & Circulation
- Athletic & Recreational Facilities
- Building Additions & Site Infrastructure
- Specialized & Educational Support Facilities including greenhouses and outdoor learning environments, field and site improvements supporting marching band and community use and inclusive design features to support accessibility and shared campus use
SERVICES PROVIDED TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS
- Site planning
- Land surveying and base mapping
- Grading, drainage, and stormwater management design
- Athletic field layout and drainage design
- ADA compliance and accessibility improvements
- Utility coordination and permitting (County, NJDEP, Pinelands, DRCC, etc.)
- Construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates
- Bid administration and contractor coordination Construction administration and inspection
- School board presentations and stakeholder coordination
Health Care & Special Needs Facilities
We have provided engineering services to education facilities, public and private sector health care and special needs facilities. Our expertise and projects have included long-term care facilities, school expansions serving special needs populations, therapeutic recreation facilities, and infrastructure upgrades to active educational and hospital campuses with a focus on safety and accessibility.
KEY SERVICES
- Site Planning & Structural Engineering
- Utility Service and Infrastructure Design
- HVAC System Design and Upgrades
- Wastewater Constituents Evaluation and Discharge Approvals
- Recreation and Rehabilitation Facility Design
- Fire Suppression System Design and Upgrades
- Stormwater Management and Drainage Design
- Pedestrian and Vehicular Circulation Improvements
- ADA Accessibility and Code Compliance
- Local, State, and Federal Permitting
