Client: Plaquemines Parish Government
Location: Braithwaite, LA
Sector: Facilities
Services Provided: Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering; Construction Administration
After the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, Infinity Engineering performed design services for a new 7,800-square-foot auditorium in Braithwaite, Louisiana. This FEMA-funded project completely replaced the previous Braithwaite Auditorium, which was damaged by the storm’s flood waters and winds.
Infinity’s services included all structural, electrical, and mechanical engineering, as well as construction administration, for the new auditorium. The new building features a 6,500 sq. ft. open auditorium and stage area, catering kitchen/concession space, and restrooms. The finished floor is elevated 21 feet above the Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) as part of the hazard mitigation designs Infinity implemented to reduce future storm damage.
For the mechanical HVAC design, an elevator lobby is located on the ground level with a ductless split air conditioning system. The auditorium and stage are conditioned via a rooftop air conditioning unit with an energy recovery ventilator providing fresh air. The kitchen/concessions area and restroom are conditioned via a split system air conditioning system. The electrical designs included parking log lighting, area lighting, and site lighting.