Resetarits Construction was contracted to perform the Construction Management of this immersive walk-through natural habitat exhibit. The 26,000 SF, fully enclosed tropical rainforest building, provides the Zoo with a signature, four-season attraction. Home to more than 30 species including exotic reptiles, birds, monkeys and giant anteaters. A 30-foot waterfall completes the tropical exhibit. The entrance pavilion provides the public with a duel functioning interpretive center and student classroom space as well as a gift shop. The experience of the lush Exhibit Hall is enhances with additional interpretive guides geared to all ages. Behind the scenes of the featured exhibits, the structure is supported by extremely complex mechanical systems to maintain the climate control and life support necessary to support the existence of the occupying flora and fauna. In addition to the delicate climate controls, multiple veterinary food preparation areas as well as specialized animal holding centers support the zoological complex. An additional unique feature is the roofing system that is comprised of pneumatic cushions restrained in aluminum extrusions and supported by a lightweight structure. The cushions are inflated with low pressure air to provide insulation and resist wind loads. This projects complex building systems required international coordination resulting in a critical path timeline and field accuracy.

See a video of Rainforest Falls prepared by the Buffalo Niagara Convention and Visitors Bureau:
http://www.visitbuffaloniagara.com/visitors/stories/RainforestFallsSlideshow.asp

The Buffalo Club is one of Buffalo’s most prestigious social organizations, and has been in existence since 1867. Founded by members including the club’s first President, Millard Fillmore, the original founding statement read “to promote social intercourse among its members.” The Buffalo Club moved to its present location in 1887.

In modern times, social intercourse often occurs over a glass of fine wine. The Buffalo Club was lacking in a wine storage room, and desired to offer members a place to store and enjoy their wine collections. Preserving the integrity of the stately Club was of first priority, and Resetarits Construction was hired to ensure that the construction of the wine room would preserve the architectural significance of the Club.

The Buffalo Club Wine Room was constructed within an existing room at the Club. This existing room featured woodwork dating back to the construction of the building in 1870. Resetarits Construction utilized the talents of the finest carpenters in Buffalo, who were able to replicate the original craftsmanship of the room.
The Buffalo Club’s high standards of excellence demanded minimal interruption of members’ enjoyment of the Club during the construction process. Resetarits Construction was able to achieve project success while ensuring that noise, dust, and deliveries did not interfere with Club activities.

The Wine Room features a climate controlled environment for the storage of the members’ rare and extensive wine collections. Individual wine lockers provide a secured storage space for private collections. The project added a modern amenity to the Club, while maintaining the architectural integrity of the building.

The greatest compliment to our work was received when providing a member with a tour of the new Wine Room. Upon entering the room, the member could not identify which area of the room was new construction. That our work has blended so seamlessly with the exceptional craftsmanship of the original building is the greatest testament to our success.

Resetarits Construction has provided services to construct a new elevator and handicap accessible route to one of the historic buildings of the Batavia Veterans Administrative complex. Referred to as Building #3, the building was constructed as a hospital and later converted into offices. The new addition is respectful to the traditional colonial revival campus architecture. The project also includes all services necessary for the renovation of the ground floor for additional office space and new elevator lobbies at each level of the three story building.

Trades employed include sitework, foundations, masonry, carpentry, drywall, elevator, electrical, heating, plumbing, painting, roofing, and landscaping.